October 27, 2016

ALONE launches Ireland’s first contactless collection boxes

ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, today launched Ireland’s first contactless collection boxes for the Christmas period. The boxes will be in The Butler’s Pantry’s ten shops from the end of November until January 2017.  Ireland’s most famous duo Jedward joined today’s launch and called […]
September 30, 2016

ALONE – Befriending is a vital health service for older people

Charity highlights the importance of Befriending this International Day of Older People  1st October 2016, Dublin  This International Day of Older people on October 1st, ALONE is highlighting the importance of Befriending services nationwide in the prevention of loneliness and related health issues. Sean Moynihan, CEO of ALONE said, “As an organisation […]
August 15, 2016

ALONE welcomes Minister McEntee’s comments on home care packages

“The provision of quality home care packages should be a right for all older people”  ALONE have welcomed Minister Helen McEntee’s comments that she wants to extend the Fair Deal nursing home scheme to home care packages. The Minister Responsible for Older People addressed the issue of home care packages […]
August 10, 2016

The provision of quality home care packages for older people is a necessity

The provision of quality home care packages for older people is a necessity. Response to case of 92-year-old woman in hospital for almost 300 days. ALONE have expressed their disappointment in the HSE following the news that a 92-year-old woman has been in hospital for almost 300 days due to […]
June 17, 2016

ALONE “Oireachtas report on housing does not address crisis among older people”

Housing for older people is not included in report’s recommendations Dublin, 17th June 2016  ALONE responded to the Oireachtas Committee’s recommendations on housing crisis and homelessness. The committee has recommended that local authorities provide 50,000 new social housing units by 2020 and the charity is calling on the government to […]
May 30, 2016

Tackling Loneliness Together

ALONE hosts Befriending Network Ireland National Seminar   ALONE hosted the Befriending Network Ireland’s National Seminar on Thursday 26th May, in the Aisling Hotel, Dublin 8. The seminar was attended by Befriending Network Ireland (BNI) members from around the country. The seminar discussed the importance of highlighting loneliness as a […]
May 16, 2016

New Health Minister must plan for Ireland’s ageing demographic

  ALONE comments on reports that thousands of older people were left waiting over 24 hours for treatment in hospital emergency departments Dublin, 16th May 2016 ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, has expressed concern over the number of older people left waiting over 24 […]
May 6, 2016

ALONE welcome new government’s measures to support older people

ALONE hopeful that new government will implement services and housing options for older people  Dublin, 6th May 2016  ALONE has welcomed new measures aimed at supporting older people that have been detailed in the programme for government. The incoming government has committed to an increase in the State pension and the […]
April 20, 2016

ALONE welcome Dáil Committee on Housing and Homelessness

Dublin, 20th April 2016  ALONE has expressed their hope that the Dáil Committee on Housing and Homelessness, convening for the first time today, will find effective, workable solutions to tackle the housing crisis. Sean Moynihan, CEO of ALONE, commented “Every day in ALONE we work with vulnerable older people who […]
April 14, 2016

ALONE expresses concern over increase in reports of nursing home abuse

Dublin, 14th April 2016 ALONE has expressed disappointment over the increase in reports of abuse in nursing homes. According to HIQA’s Overview Report of Nursing Home Inspections in 2015, released today, there was a 20% increase in reports of abuse in nursing homes in 2015. Sean Moynihan, CEO of ALONE, […]
April 11, 2016

ALONE expresses concern over new reports of abuse in nursing home

Dublin, 11th April 2016 ALONE has expressed concern over new reports of abuse in a nursing home. According to claims in newly released documents, residents in a nursing home suffered physical and emotional abuse at the hands of their carers, were refused showers and left short of food.  Sean Moynihan, […]