Some older people living alone feel unsafe in their own homes at Halloween, warns ALONE    Dublin October 29th 2026: ALONE, the organisation that supports older people to age well at home, is encouraging people to keep older neighbours, friends and relatives in mind as communities across Ireland prepare to […]

ALONE warns that many older people will remain below the poverty line despite increases to the State Pension, Living Alone Increase and Fuel Allowance. Dublin, October 6th, 2026 – ALONE, the organisation that supports older people to age well at home, have indicated that the Budget falls significantly short of […]

Tuesday 29th September 2026: As Ireland’s population ages rapidly, demand for support continues to grow, according to the 2025 Annual Report of ALONE, the national organisation supporting older people to age well at home, published today. The number of personalised needs assessments ALONE delivered has increased by 165% over the […]

With demand growing, ALONE seeks volunteers to support older people facing loneliness and isolation in Ireland.   ALONE, the organisation that enables older people to age well at home, is urgently seeking volunteers for their Support and Befriending services around the country. Demand for our services continues to grow. Many […]

ALONE, the national organisation supporting older people to age at home and in their communities, today published its latest report under the HSE’s Enhanced Community Care (ECC) programme, revealing a sharp rise in need among older people across Ireland. The report shows that more older people are living longer with […]

New 2026–2029 plan aims to end fragmented supports and ensure older people can age well at home  Wednesday 15th April  ALONE, the national organisation supporting older people to age happily and securely at home, has today launched its new Strategic Plan 2026–2029, Delivering What Matters, at a time when growing numbers of […]

Temporary relief will not address rising poverty or the health impacts of fuel poverty    ALONE, the national organisation that supports older people to age well at home, has welcomed today’s announcements aimed at easing fuel and energy costs, noting they will provide important immediate relief for people struggling with […]

10% of older people living alone are now in consistent poverty, and 30% are at risk   ALONE, the national organisation that supports older people to age well at home, is urging the Government to meet its commitments to targeting those most in need by placing older people living alone at the centre of any measures announced tomorrow to address rising […]

10% of older people living alone are now in consistent poverty, and 30% are at risk   ALONE, the national organisation that supports older people to age well at home, has expressed concern at latest predictable findings from the Central Statistics Office’s Survey on Income and Living Conditions (SILC) which […]

Organisation urges simplified applications and stronger Local Authority supports    ALONE, the organisation supporting older people to age well at home, has welcomed the Government’s announcement of an increase in almost €30 million to improve homes for older people and disabled people this year, with a projected €152 million for 2026 to fund around […]

Organisation says Government must act as growing numbers struggle to heat their homes   ALONE, the organisation that supports older people to age well at home, has today expressed deep concern figures published by the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities (CRU) highlighting a sharp rise in energy bill arrears […]

ALONE supports core measures in the Residential Tenancies Bill 2026 but calls for safeguards around market-rate rent. ALONE, the national organisation supporting older people to age at home, has welcomed key protections in the Residential Tenancies Bill 2026, while warning that some measures may unintentionally harm older renters, one of […]

In the aftermath of Storm Chandra ALONE reminds older people that help is available    ALONE, the organisation that supports older people to age well at home, is encouraging older people affected by Storm Chandra to reach out, reminding the public that its supports remain available throughout the country. In […]

With demand growing, ALONE seeks volunteers to support older people facing loneliness and isolation around the country.   ALONE, the organisation that enables older people to age well at home, is urgently seeking volunteers for their Support and Befriending services. Demand for our services continues to grow . Many older […]

ALONE Calls for Immediate Focus on Housing Amid Rising Homelessness and Rental Insecurity   Dublin, 19th January 2026: ALONE, the national organisation that enables older people to age well at home, today welcomed the publication of the Simon Communities report Older Adult Homelessness in Ireland, which highlights the growing and […]

Dublin, 2nd January 2026:  ALONE, the national organisation supporting thousands of older people across Ireland, is urging older people to seek any help they need as temperatures are set to fall sharply in the coming days. The organisation is also asking the public to check in on older neighbours, friends and relatives […]

ALONE urges the public to help older people overcome loneliness this Christmas. Dublin, 25th December 2025: ALONE, the organisation that enables older people to age well at home, is asking members of public to share their warmth with older people this Christmas season. ALONE’s volunteers will deliver 2,000 Christmas dinners […]

For the 10th year running, ALONE, Andy Kenny and Firtree.ie team up to deliver fully decorated Christmas trees to tenants of Willie Bermingham Place.    Dublin, 14th December ALONE, the national organisation that supports older people to age well at home, marked a special anniversary by delivering fully decorated Christmas trees to residents of ALONE’s Willie Bermingham Place in Dublin 8.  […]

New rules will increase costs for older people and put safe medication management at risk   ALONE, the national organisation supporting older people to age at home, is deeply concerned about changes to the Community Pharmacy Agreement coming into effect in January 2026. These changes will limit phased dispensing — […]

As volunteer numbers grow, ALONE celebrates those who give their time to reduce loneliness, strengthen communities, and support older people to age at home.     On International Volunteer Day, ALONE is recognising the dedication of the thousands of volunteers who supported older people across Ireland in 2025, helping them remain connected, independent, […]