November 19, 2024
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November 19, 2024

ALONE asking for people of Ireland to Share their Warmth this Christmas

ALONE, the organisation which enables older people to age safely at home, is urging the Irish public to share their warmth with older people this Christmas. Supporting the launch of ALONE’s Christmas campaign at Bewley’s Café in Dublin, legendary RTÉ newsreader Eileen Dunne said: “We all have the power to […]
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November 12, 2024
November 12, 2024

ALONE launches General Election Manifesto to support all older people with housing, health and finance needs

The organisation wants the reality of ageing in Ireland to inform future Programme for Government   With the General Election taking place on November 29th, we would like to share with you our Manifesto to support all older people with housing, health and finance needs. Ireland has one of the […]
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November 8, 2024
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November 8, 2024

ALONE calls for action on safeguarding legislation this Adult Safeguarding Day

ALONE says that safeguarding legislation in the health and social care sector must be a priority for the next Government    Dublin, 8 November: ALONE, the organisation which enables older people to age at home, has called on political parties to prioritise safeguarding legislation in their manifestos ahead of the […]
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October 14, 2024
October 14, 2024

ALONE celebrates supporting over 38,000 older people to age at home as part of enhanced community care in 2023

Among the highlights in ALONE’s annual report is evidence of increased community support  for older people to age at home.    Dublin 15th October 2024:   ALONE, the organisation which enables older people to age at home, today launched its annual report for 2023, a year which saw the charity support […]
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October 1, 2024
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October 1, 2024

On International Older Person’s Day, ALONE says Budget measures do not go far enough to provide for older people we support.

  Charity says older people have been let down by Government promises not kept    Dublin, 1 October: ALONE, the charity which enables older people to age at home, says that while increases to the State pension are welcome, the Budget has not gone far enough in supporting older people, […]
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July 17, 2024
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July 17, 2024

ALONE’s annual survey found nearly 50% of older people interviewed had difficulty paying their bills 

Dublin 17th July ALONE, the organisation that supports older people to age at home, is looking for the Government to deliver a Budget that will protect and support all older people in Ireland. This year Budget Day falls on October 1, which is also International Older Person Day.  ALONE supported […]
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April 15, 2024
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April 15, 2024

Ireland’s new Loneliness Taskforce Research Network is launching at NCI Dublin Spencer Dock on April 16th supported by ALONE.

Loneliness is a growing worldwide problem, that is felt acutely in Ireland where levels of loneliness in Ireland are higher than the EU average. This presents a serious health risk as loneliness is proven to affect physical as well as mental health. This growing need is being met by NGO’s […]
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March 6, 2024
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March 6, 2024

ALONE Opening Statement to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Thank you to the Chair and the Committee members for inviting us here today. In 2023, ALONE provided support to over 36,000 older people. 12,000 of those people were new to our service. Support with housing issues was the highest area of need, and we provided 535 interventions to support […]
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March 5, 2024
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March 5, 2024

ALONE says solutions in housing for older people solve the housing crisis for all

In its submission to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing the organisation calls for targeted housing delivery for older people to help increase housing stock for all    Dublin, March 5th: ALONE, the organisation that supports older people to age at home, addressed the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing today […]
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February 14, 2024
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February 14, 2024

“Taking stock: Is Government keeping its commitments to older people?”

Alliance of Age Sector NGOs call for an Independent Commissioner for Ageing and Older People   Dublin, 14 February 2024 The Alliance of Age Sector NGOs, representing seven leading older persons organisations, is calling on all political parties to include a commitment in their manifestos, ahead of the next general […]
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November 23, 2023
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November 23, 2023

Dr Maureen Gaffney joins ALONE’s call for people to ‘Share your Warmth’ this Christmas

Dublin, 23rd November:  ALONE, the charity that helps older people to age at home, launched its Christmas campaign ‘Share Your Warmth’ this morning with Dr. Maureen Gaffney, Author and Psychologist, Joan Finglas, an older person with ALONE and volunteer Laura Browne. The aim of the campaign is to ask the […]
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January 25, 2023
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January 25, 2023

The Alliance of Age Sector NGO’s latest report calls for an Independent Commissioner for Ageing and Older People

Today, The Alliance of Age Sector NGOs launches its 2023 Report, ‘Telling It Like It Is; Combatting Ageism,’ which sets out why Ireland needs to take ageism seriously and take meaningful action to counteract it. The report highlights the nature and impact of ageism in Ireland and offers several evidence-informed […]
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December 12, 2022
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December 12, 2022

Christmas Tree delivery in Willie Bermingham Place as part of ongoing effort to Share the Warmth.

ALONE, the national charity that helps older people to age at home, is once again collaborating with Andy Kenny and Firtree to give older people living in ALONE’s Willie Bermingham Place a Christmas tree and dinner.   This is a great part of ALONE’s Christmas campaign over the years and […]
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December 5, 2022
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December 5, 2022

ALONE asks government to prepare for an older population

ALONE, the charity that helps older people to age at home, has welcomed ‘Health in Ireland – Key Trends 2022’ issued today but cautions that this should be presented not as a burden on our society but rather a fundamental fact that needs planning and delivery in key aspects of […]
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December 1, 2022
ALONE launches it's 'Share the Warmth' campaign
December 1, 2022

ALONE launches its ‘Share the Warmth’ campaign ahead of a difficult winter

ALONE, the charity that helps older people to age at home, launched its Winter campaign ‘Share the Warmth’ at the Westin Hotel this morning with Joanna Donnelly, Met Eireann Weather Presenter and ALONE service users. The charity has continued to see a sharp increase in demand for its services as […]
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November 11, 2022
November 11, 2022

ALONE highlights the need for Safeguarding Legislation this Safeguarding Awareness Day

ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, is highlighting the need for the introduction of safeguarding legislation this Adult Safeguarding Day. ALONE has consistently worked with older people who can suffer from all sorts of abuse ranging from physical, mental, and financial abuse. This Adult Safeguarding […]
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October 28, 2022
October 28, 2022

Support & Befriending service reduces health decline, shows new research by ALONE, Trinity College and partners

New research funded by the Health Research Board and ALONE, hosted by Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience (TCIN), shows that support and befriending services for older people can reduce health decline   Dublin, October 28th: ALONE and a multi-institutional team led by Dr Joanna McHugh Power (Maynooth University) and Dr […]
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September 30, 2022
September 30, 2022

ALONE celebrates International Day of the Older Person 2022 by highlighting intergenerational connection – Charity highlights loneliness and lack of connection among older and younger people

Dublin, 30th September: ALONE the charity that supports older people in Ireland is celebrating International Day of the Older Person on Saturday October 1st. This day is all about celebrating the positive contribution that older people have made and continue to make to our society, culture and economy as well […]
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September 27, 2022
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 […]
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