January 18, 2021
The organisation encourages older people to reach out and for members of the public to check in on Blue Monday Dublin, 18 January 2021 ALONE, the organisation which supports older people, wants you to Bid Adieu to feeling Blue on what has been labelled as the toughest day of the […]
January 8, 2021
The organisation is also reminding older people to reach out for assistance if they are struggling during the chilly winter months Dublin, 8 January 2021 ALONE is urging older people to take extra care as temperatures begin to drop during the cold snap in the coming days. Older people can […]
December 15, 2020
This year more than ever, ALONE’s Support & Befriending service has been a lifeline for older and more vulnerable people in communities across Ireland. Throughout 2020 and all of its COVID-related challenges, 1400 trained and Garda-vetted volunteers have offered unwavering friendship and companionship, practical assistance and essential support to those […]
December 11, 2020
The organisation have reported many older people expressing concerns about social interactions this Christmas Dublin, 11 December 2020 ALONE, the organisation that supports older people to age at home, is asking members of the public to be mindful of older people’s concerns, while also respecting their choices, especially if they […]
December 11, 2020
The organisation have reported many older people expressing concerns about social interactions this Christmas Dublin, 11 December 2020 ALONE, the organisation that supports older people to age at home, is asking members of the public to be mindful of older people’s concerns, while also respecting their choices, especially if they […]
December 4, 2020
Lord Mayor launches ALONE and Dublin City Council Cold Weather Initiative Dublin, 4 December 2020 Lord Mayor of Dublin, Hazel Chu, launched Dublin City Council and ALONE’s cold weather campaign outside the Mansion House today. Dublin City Council’s Community Development Section, in association with ALONE, the Gardaí, Dublin Fire Brigade […]
December 4, 2020
Margaret is 79 . For fifteen years I didn’t laugh or have a real conversation with anyone. I had a seven day week with no one to talk to. Margaret was never married and had little contact with family. Her only friend was a lady that she bumped into at […]
December 4, 2020
Lord Mayor launches ALONE and Dublin City Council Cold Weather Initiative
December 4, 2020
Lord Mayor launches ALONE and Dublin City Council Cold Weather Initiative
December 3, 2020
Coca-Cola is donating €30,000 to support ALONE services this Christmas and is asking young people around the country to connect safely with an older person and share a video, image or a story about it on social media using #CokexALONE to inspire others to do the same. 3rd December: Although […]
December 3, 2020
Coca-Cola is donating €30,000 to support ALONE services this Christmas and is asking young people around the country to connect safely with an older person and share a video, image or a story about it on social media using #CokexALONE to inspire others to do the same.
December 3, 2020
Coca-Cola is donating €30,000 to support ALONE services this Christmas and is asking young people around the country to connect safely with an older person and share a video, image or a story...
December 2, 2020
Joe is 63. After his marriage broke down, he went through a difficult time, lost his job and ended up living on the streets. I was living rough for a year or two. Then moved between hostels for a few years. But it was the loneliness that nearly killed me. […]
November 30, 2020
From 1st December to 6th January customers can trade-in old mobile phone devices and allocate a portion of the credit to purchase a new mobile phone for an older person through ALONE.
November 30, 2020
From 1st December to 6th January customers can trade-in old mobile phone devices and allocate a portion of the credit to purchase a new mobile phone for an older person through ALONE