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Loneliness Taskforce 2024 Political Briefing document cover

Loneliness Taskforce 2024 Political Briefing


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Supportive Housing

Housing with Support – Literature Review

A key area of concern when considering Ireland’s ageing population is the provision of suitable housing. Housing with support […]
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2024.09.18 IGS Loneliness 2024 V03

Priorities for Irish Research into Loneliness among Older People: Results of a Roundtable Discussion

  Background: Ireland has the highest rates of loneliness of all EU countries. Those in the older old category […]
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ALONE ECC Report Q2 2024

ALONE ECC Quarterly Report Q2 2024

(Note: Figures for ongoing engagement data have been revised as of November 29, 2024, due to a correction in […]
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Aware’s older adult research reveals high rates of depression and anxiety

Aware’s older adult research reveals high rates of depression and anxiety

This report describes findings from a recent survey on the mental health experiences of older adults in Ireland conducted […]
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Housing Conditions and Integrated Care for Older People: Key Findings & Recommendations

Housing Conditions and Integrated Care for Older People: Key Findings & Recommendations

This report describes a study condcuted by a research team consisting of TrinityHaus (TCD), Tallaght University Hospital (TUH), Building […]
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Taking Stock

Taking Stock – Is Government keeping its commitments to older people? Executive summary

This report from The Allliance of Age Sector NGOs calls to action and offer recommendations based on each of the 13 priority areas stablished by the National Positive Ageing Strategy.
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Ageing in Place: Harnessing the Contribution of Housing, Communities and Technology

Ageing in Place: Harnessing the Contribution of Housing, Communities and Technology

This is a conference presentation conducted by ALONE’s Housing with Support Scheme Manager, in 2204 at the nternational Integrated […]
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Financial Statements 2023

Financial Statements 2023

ALONE’s Financial Statements outline the finances of ALONE for each year to provide transparency for funders and donators. These […]
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Annual Report 2023

Annual Report 2023

ALONE’s annual report provides an overview of the organisation’s activities each year. Each annual report describes the number of […]
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ALONE Older People Survey 2024

ALONE Older People Feedback Survey 2024

This report captures feedback from over 400 older adults on ALONE’s support services. Survey results show high satisfaction: 70% […]
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Policies for Ageing Well at Home in Ireland

Policies for Ageing Well at Home in Ireland

The report by ALONE and Social Justice Ireland highlights the need for improved policies to help older people age […]
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Policy Options to Support Ageing Well at Home Budget 2025

Policy Options to Support Ageing Well at Home Budget 2025

This is a summary version of ALONE and Social Justice Ireland’s “Policies for Ageing Well at Home in Ireland” […]
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ALONE Pre-Budget Submission 2025 - Summary version

ALONE Pre-Budget Submission 2025 – Summary version

This is a three page summary of ALONE’s 2024 Pre-Budget Submission, which highlights the main budget asks to the […]
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ALONE-Pre-Budget-Submission-2025 document cover

ALONE Pre-Budget Submission 2025

This is ALONE’s Pre-Budget Submission for 2025, which highlights key areas of concern based on data that ALONE has […]
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Homecare Coalition Pre-Budget Submission 2025

Homecare Coalition Pre-Budget Submission 2025

This is the pre-budget submission of the Homecare Coalition, a group of 25 charities, not-for-profit organisations and campaigners who […]
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Research Evaluation Strategy

ALONE Research Evaluation Strategy

ALONE has always placed a strong focus on contributing evidence to the aged care sector, and evaluating the services […]
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Pre Budget Submission 2024

ALONE Pre-Budget Submission 2024

ALONE’s pre-budget report provides an analysis of the current challenges facing older adults, along with budget recommendations to address […]
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Mechanisms through which befriending services may impact the health of older

Mechanisms through which befriending services may impact the health of older adults

This academic paper explores the mechanisms through which befriending services can impact the health of older adults. Thirteen befriendee-befriender dyads (n=26) were interviewed.
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Taking Stock

Taking Stock – Is Government keeping its commitments to older people?

This report from The Allliance of Age Sector NGOs calls to action and offer recommendations based on each of the 13 priority areas stablished by the National Positive Ageing Strategy.
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Independent Commissioner for Ageing and Older People: Age Alliance Position Paper

Independent Commissioner for Ageing and Older People: Age Alliance Position Paper

This is a position paper calling for the establishment of a Commissioner for Ageing and Older People in Ireland.
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Befriending Network Ireland

Befriending Network Ireland – Information

Support and befriending is one the most important services that ALONE offers. It has proven to be an effective […]
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Cooking for Life – Health and Wellbeing Recipes for Older People

Cooking for Life – Health and Wellbeing Recipes for Older People

This ‘Cooking For Life’ cookbook is a culinary guide designed to cater to diverse tastes and nutritional needs. It […]
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At-Home Exercise Guide for Older Adults

At-Home Exercise Guide for Older Adults

This document is an at-home exercise guide specifically designed for older people, aiming to promote physical health and well-being […]
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