October 5, 2015

ALONE launch ‘homeless in all but name’ Campaign 2015

ALONE ask the government to designate a portion of all social housing units for use by older people 5th October 2015 ALONE have today launched their ‘homeless in all but name’ campaign, highlighting Ireland’s mounting crisis around housing our older people. ALONE’s Annual Report, released today, reveals that over 50% […]
October 1, 2015

Loneliness is a serious health issue

October 1st: This International Day of Older people on October 1st, ALONE is highlighting the fact that loneliness is a health issue with far-reaching consequences. Sean Moynihan, CEO of ALONE said, “As an organisation that works with vulnerable older people, we interact first hand with the effects of loneliness every […]
September 16, 2015

ALONE welcome investment to upgrade public nursing homes

16th September 2015, Dublin   ALONE has today welcomed the announcement from Minister Kathleen Lynch that €450 million will be allocated for the refurbishment or replacement of state-owned nursing homes and facilities for people with disabilities. CEO of ALONE, Sean Moynihan said, “ALONE been campaigning about the quality of nursing homes […]
July 3, 2015

ALONE pre-budget submission 2016 calls for Restoration of Benefits and Services for Vulnerable 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
April 8, 2015

“Loneliness is a health issue, it’s as damaging as smoking 15 cigarettes a day” say ALONE Friendship Week 9th – 13th February

ALONE are highlighting the health effects of loneliness during their 2015 Friendship week (9th – 13th February).
April 2, 2015

Give something greater this Easter

ALONE asks the public to remember older neighbours who may be lonely 2nd April 2015, Dublin  ALONE is reminding members of the public to check in on their older neighbours over the long bank holiday weekend. Currently in Ireland, almost 1 in 3 older people live on their own (29%), […]