September 27, 2022

“Budget will not support older people into 2023,” says ALONE

“Missed opportunity for structural change to pensions and supports for older people” say older person’s charity   Dublin, 27th September:  Budget 2023 has not delivered for older people on lowest incomes into 2023, says ALONE, the organisation that enables older people to age at home. Budget 2023, which was released […]
September 5, 2022

ALONE releases Pre-Budget Submission amid calls to protect older people from “unsustainable” increases to cost of living

Some older people “frightened for the first time in their lives” at costs coming into winter ALONE has launched its full Pre-Budget Submission and has called on Government to urgently take action for older people, saying that repeated increases in the cost of living are unsustainable and the situation is […]
July 22, 2022

ALONE urges Government to implement changes for older people in Budget 2023 or risk them going hungry this winter

The organisation has outlined its key asks in their pre-budget submission to the Department of Social Protection ahead of Budget 2023: Minimum of €20 increase to the State Pension for this year and 2024 Benchmarking of Living Alone Allowance and increase this year by €20 Expansion of the Fuel Allowance […]
July 15, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions – Information for Older People

This information is correct as of July 2022. However, it can be subject to change and is simply a guide to help you access information you need. If you have difficulty accessing a service, please ring the ALONE national number on 0818 222 024 where a Support Coordinator will do […]
July 14, 2022

ALONE encourage public to check in on older neighbours, friends and relatives as temperatures are set to spike

Dublin, 14th July, ALONE, the organisation which supports older people to age at home, is urging older people to be careful and take necessary precautions as temperatures are set to rise this week, following a high temperature advisory notice from Met Eireann, as daytime high temperatures are set to remain […]
July 6, 2022

‘Declining home ownership is a clear and present danger of poverty for people.’

Already, more than 1 in 4 social housing applicants are aged 50+, say ALONE Dublin, 6th July 2022: ALONE, the organisation that supports older people to age at home, has today welcomed the ESRI report into the levels of declining home ownership. The report highlights that future cohorts of retirees […]
June 14, 2022

“Increase in elder abuse should result in immediate action”

ALONE calls for introduction of national adult safeguarding legislation on Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2022   Dublin, 14th June 2022 ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, is highlighting the need for the introduction of national adult safeguarding legislation this World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which […]
June 12, 2022

Older people in Kerry need your support

ALONE is calling for members of the public in Kerry to volunteer their friendship   Dublin, 12 June 2022 ALONE, the organisation which supports older people to age at home, is recruiting volunteers in Kerry. The organisation is encouraging members of the public to get involved in their local community […]
May 11, 2022

Older people in Clare need your support

ALONE is calling for members of the public in Clare to volunteer their friendship   Dublin, 11 May 2022 ALONE, the organisation which supports older people to age at home, is recruiting volunteers in Clare. The organisation is encouraging members of the public to get involved in their local community […]
May 11, 2022

Older people in Limerick need your support

ALONE is calling for members of the public in Limerick to volunteer their friendship Dublin, 11 May 2022  ALONE, the organisation which supports older people to age at home, is recruiting volunteers in Limerick. The organisation is encouraging members of the public to get involved in their local community by […]
May 11, 2022

Older people in Cork need your support

ALONE is calling for members of the public in Cork to volunteer their friendship Dublin, 11 May 2022  ALONE, the organisation which supports older people to age at home, is recruiting volunteers in Cork. The organisation is encouraging members of the public to get involved in their local community by […]
May 11, 2022

Older people in Tipperary need your support

ALONE is calling for members of the public in Tipperary to volunteer their friendship   Dublin, 11 May 2022  ALONE, the organisation which supports older people to age at home, is recruiting volunteers in Tipperary. The organisation is encouraging members of the public to get involved in their local community […]
May 1, 2022

‘Targeted measures needed to support older people,’ says ALONE

The organisation is calling on the government to introduce targeted measures to support low-income households   May 2022: ALONE, the organisation that supports older people to age at home, has today called for government to introduce targeted measures in the next cost of living package. The call comes as a […]