June 17, 2016
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 […]
June 15, 2016
Dublin, 13th June 2016 ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, is highlighting the need for greater awareness around elder abuse this World Elder Abuse Awareness Day today, Wednesday 15th June. ALONE reports that abuse of older people is often carried out by a […]
June 3, 2016
3rd June 2016 ALONE have commended and corroborated the report launched today by the Irish Association of Social Workers, Age Action and Alzheimer’s Association. ALONE have long been advocating for additional home help hours and investment in community care. Currently 75% of the government’s budget for care of older people […]
May 30, 2016
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
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 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
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
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
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, […]
March 30, 2016
ALONE responds to reports that older people are forced to remain in hospital due to cutbacks to care supports that would allow them to return home. Dublin, 30th March 2016 ALONE concerned over cutbacks in home care packages, as highlighted in media reports today. ALONE is currently advocating for a […]
March 25, 2016
ALONE is reminding members of the public to check in on their older neighbours over the long bank holiday weekend. With many local shops, amenities, health and care services for older people closing over the long weekend, many older people will be left without their usual supports and services. Sean […]
March 16, 2016
This St. Patrick’s Day, ALONE is highlighting one of the lesser known effects of emigration. ALONE report an increase in the number of older people requiring their services as a direct result of their children and grandchildren emigrating. The number of Irish people leaving Ireland remains high, despite improvements in […]
March 8, 2016
ALONE welcome report on loneliness and ageing by the Institute of Public Health in Ireland Research suggests that approximately 10% of older people are affected by chronic or persistent loneliness Dublin, 8th March 2016 ALONE today welcomes the publication of a report by the Institute of Public Health in Ireland, […]
March 8, 2016
ALONE Suggestions in ESRI report would punish older people for lack of government planning ALONE respond to suggestions that older people give up their large homes to house families Dublin, 8th March 2016 ALONE has expressed concern over the Economic and Social Research Institute’s (ESRI) recent report suggesting that older […]
March 3, 2016
“It seems our housing standards are currently in a race to the bottom” ALONE respond to reports that in almost 90% of Dublin City Council flat inspections properties failed to meet minimum housing standards Dublin, 3rd March 2016 ALONE has expressed concern over reports that almost 90% of Dublin […]
February 24, 2016
ALONE “A Vote For Older People Is A Vote For Your Future” #AGE16 Dublin, 23rd February 2016 ALONE are extremely disappointed that there was little mention in tonight’s Leaders Debate of the 600,000 older people entitled to vote this coming Friday. CEO of ALONE, Sean Moynihan said, “There was no […]
February 18, 2016
ALONE reveal that “poor health” is the primary worry of our ageing demographic #AGE16 Charity urges public to seek commitment from candidates that they will support older people to age at home Dublin, 18th February 2016, ALONE has today released survey results which reveal the real hopes and worries of our […]
February 12, 2016
ALONE launches General Election Manifesto #AGE16 Charity urges public to seek commitment from candidates that they will support older people to age at home Dublin, 12th February 2016, ALONE has today launched its General Election Manifesto #AGE16. We are asking the government to implement plans for our ageing demographic and commit to […]
January 28, 2016
ALONE awarded first Quality Standard for Befriending Service in Ireland Befriending service helping older people to remain independent in their own homes Dublin, 28th January 2016 ALONE are delighted to announce that they are the first Irish Befriending organisation to receive the “Quality in Befriending Award”, an internationally recognised standard developed […]
January 21, 2016
ALONE comments on Crisis in Emergency Departments ”The provision of quality health care for older people is a right and a necessity” Dublin, 21st January 2016 ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, is asking the government to prioritise home care packages and community health care […]