Kathryn Thomas is asking the public to reach out and give a helping hand to older people who may be struggling during the festive season

Christmas FM wants to “Give the Gift of Home” this year by raising over €200,000 which will go directly to ALONE, a fitting charity partner considering it’s been such a difficult year for our older population

The campaign celebrates the organisation’s work to improve the quality of life for older people across the country

The number of people aged 65 and over is projected to increase from 629,800 in 2016 to between 1.5 and 1.6 million by 2051. The needs of older people must play a central role for this Government and in the years to come.

ALONE are asking the government to implement plans for our ageing demographic and commit to four key aspects that will ensure Ireland’s older population are supported to age at home with dignity

ALONE are delighted to announce that pop duo Jedward will be donating all Christmas sales from their single Leave A Mark to assist ALONE’s work with older persons

We are asking the government to plan effectively for the housing needs of our ageing population and designate a portion of all social housing units for use by older people

We are asking the government to plan effectively for the housing needs of our ageing population and designate a portion of all social housing units for use by older people

ALONE is calling on the government to increase the state pension by implementing the triple lock model which has proven successful in the UK and elsewhere