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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

Journalist Eileen Dunne joins ALONE’s campaign to support older people in need over the festive season.    Dublin, 17th November 2025: ALONE, the organisation which enables older people to age well at home, is once again urging the Irish public to share their warmth with older people this Christmas.  Speaking at the launch of ALONE’s Christmas campaign at ESB […]

ALONE says new housing plan published by Government today shows progress, but doesn’t confront the challenges of a generation of older renters    Dublin, 13 November: ALONE, the national organisation that supports older people to age well at home, has today expressed concern that the Government’s new housing plan does […]

Dublin, 16th September 2025 The Home Care Coalition, an alliance of 23 organisations, is urgently calling for increased investment in home support services for older people. This comes as a result of the deepening crisis in the care industry driven by persistent challenges in workforce recruitment and retention, alongside growing […]

Dublin, September 10th:  ALONE calls on Government to put in place long term cost of living relief by increasing targeted supports for older people who are greatly affected by the costs of living increases. In its annual older person survey pointed to financial concerns among older people they support.  The […]

Dublin, 8th September 2025:  ALONE, the organisation that supports older people to age at home, is calling on the government to increase funding for Housing Adaptation Grants in October’s budget by €12.5m.    The call comes as several local authorities fully or partially restrict access to the grants for funding […]

ALONE and Social Justice Ireland are calling on Government to act in the forthcoming Budget to meet the social care, health and housing needs of an ageing population. As society faces several major transitions, including demographic shifts, the way we navigate these changes is crucial. We need to break the […]

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 […]