ALONE has welcomed the increase to the state pension, announced as part of Budget 2017, but stated that the government needs to do more to support older people in the community. Sean Moynihan, CEO of ALONE, commented “While we welcome the €5 increase to the pension, we have been campaigning […]

ALONE is urging older people who may be feeling lonely or isolated not to be afraid to ask for the help and support they need and deserve. The charity’s comments follow the tragic death of two older brothers in Bluebell, West Dublin. Sean Moynihan, CEO of ALONE said, “We are […]

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 […]

    Leading NGOs Call for Increased Investment in Home Care in      Budget 2017 A group of Ireland’s leading not for profit organisations and campaigners    came together today to call for increased investment in home care in  Budget 2017. The majority of people coping with the effects […]

“Home help hours are a much more cost effective and person-centred way of supporting people with medium support needs to age at home rather than moving them into the nursing home system.” 2nd September 2016  ALONE is calling on the government to increase home help hours in line with demand […]

“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 […]

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 […]

  We welcome the housing solutions for older people proposed in Rebuilding Ireland, the Government’s Action Plan for Housing. Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Minister for Housing Simon Coveney today announced their intention to build and buy thousands of houses and units in a short space of time to tackle homelessness […]

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 […]

   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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

  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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]