Campaigns for Change

We are delighted to announce that a national campaign calling for an end to ageism was launched by the Irish Human rights and Equality Commission, details here.

ALONE has campaigned for a long time to achieve this and also fed into the campaign details working with IHREC.

ALONE’s impact report launched, showing improved quality of life

ALONE, the organisation that enables older people to age at home, today launched a landmark report on the impact of its services and supports on older people in Ireland as part of the HSE’s Enhanced Community Care programme. The study – Transforming Ageing at Home: Evaluating ALONE’s Impact Through Enhanced […]

NURSING HOME SCANDAL: ALONE’S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR POSITIVE CHANGE

In the wake of the RTÉ Investigates nursing home revelations, shock and anger aren’t enough; these are ALONE’s recommendations for transforming how we care for older people. Dublin, 9th June 2025: In the wake of the widespread shock and anger that followed last week’s broadcast of RTÉ Investigates: Inside […]

ALONE shocked and dismayed by revelations in RTÉ Investigates nursing home investigations

Revelations show clear need for a fundamentally different approach to supporting older people in nursing homes ALONE, the organisation that enables older people to age at home, has expressed its disappointment at revelations to be featured in tonight’s broadcast of RTÉ Investigates: Inside Ireland’s Nursing Homes. The programme, which […]

ALONE says once off payments keep poverty levels lower for older people living alone

45% of older people living alone would be in poverty without the once-off cost of living payments. ALONE says once off payments keep poverty levels lower for older people living alone. 45% of older people living alone would be in poverty without the once-off cost of living payments. Dublin […]

ALONE says right-sizing is right for some but does not solve the housing crisis for older people.

Older people should not be seen as the solution to the housing crisis , they have one of their own. ALONE, the organisation that supported over 43,000 older people across its services last year, says the current debate on right-sizing (or “downsizing”) misses the core issues behind our housing […]

ALONE’s ECC data for 2024 shows increasing level of need among older people whose voice is less heard

The report provides details on supporting over 43,000 individuals through its services last year as part of the Enhanced Community Care programme Dublin, 21st March 2025 ALONE, the organisation that enables people to age at home, today launched its latest report on working within HSE’s Enhanced Community Care (ECC) […]

ALONE ECC Report 2024

ALONE: Spiralling arrears, energy costs a serious health threat to older people

45% of financially challenged older people face problems with utilities; If energy credits are withdrawn, supports targeted at older people must fill the gap ALONE, the organisation that supports older people to age at home, today expressed alarm at reports of spiralling arrears on energy bills, as well as […]

ALONE continues to support older people affected by Storm Éowyn across Bank Holiday weekend

ALONE urges older people affected – or those concerned for their wellbeing – to get in touch. ALONE, the organisation which supported 42,000 older people throughout Ireland last year, is asking older people affected by Storm Éowyn to get in touch, issuing a reminder that its supports remain available […]