Press Releases
November 16, 2017
November 16, 2017
Make Christmas less lonely by sending a card to an older person living alone 16th November 2017 This Christmas, ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, has partnered with An Post for its ‘Do One Thing’ campaign. Baz Ashmawy launched the campaign which encourages members of […]
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November 8, 2017
November 8, 2017
PRESS RELEASE Dublin, 7th November 2017 A new book on the history of ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, was launched tonight in the National Library of Ireland, Kildare Street, by Minister of State at the Department of Health Jim Daly T.D., who has special responsibility […]
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November 1, 2017
November 1, 2017
PRESS RELEASE Dublin, 1st November 2017 ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, released its 2016 Annual Report today. Key findings in the 2016 ALONE Annual Report include • 4,500 people were supported by befriending services nationwide • 937 older people were supported by ALONE […]
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October 27, 2017
October 27, 2017
Dublin, 27th October 2017 ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, is asking people to be mindful of older people in their community this Halloween period. For many older people Halloween can be a distressing time with people calling unexpectedly to the door, playing tricks and […]
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October 26, 2017
October 26, 2017
PRESS RELEASE Charity responds to ESRI Report Dublin, 26th October 2017 ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, welcomes today’s ESRI report which states that the demand for healthcare is projected to increase substantially with rapid growth and ageing of Ireland’s population. ALONE believes […]
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October 20, 2017
October 20, 2017
Dublin, 20th October 2017 ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, has welcomed the Government’s decision to drop the living alone condition from the Seniors Alert Scheme. The charity is also highlighting the benefits of new assistive technologies in supporting older people in their homes. […]
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October 15, 2017
October 15, 2017
Dublin, 15th October 2017 ALONE, the charity which supports older people in need, is urging older people to take extra care following the status red wind warning by Met Éireann. The entire country has been placed under a status red wind warning with Hurricane Ophelia set to hit our shores […]
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October 10, 2017
October 10, 2017
Dublin, 10th October 2017 ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, has welcomed the increase to the state pension, announced as part of Budget 2018, but stated that the government needs to do more to support Ireland’s aging demographic. ALONE partnered with a number of […]
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September 29, 2017
September 29, 2017
New alliance with Dublin City FM to offer further support towards older people in Dublin and across the nation Dublin, 28th September 2017 ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, are delighted to announce a new media partnership with Dublin City FM. This alliance […]
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September 18, 2017
September 18, 2017
Dublin, 18th September 2017- Comedian Neil Delamere is calling on people throughout Dublin to gather their friends and head to their local pub next week in support of ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home. Dublin Amber Friendship Week, a community initiative of the Licensed Vintners Association […]
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September 15, 2017
September 15, 2017
Dublin, 14th September 2017 The music was playing and the dance floor was full of more than 160 people at the North East Hub Dinner Dance in The Carrickdale Hotel and Spa in Dundalk on Tuesday evening. This is the first social event hosted by ALONE since they […]
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September 13, 2017
September 13, 2017
ALONE expresses disappointment over new plans to be unveiled by Minister for Housing Dublin, 13th September 2017 ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, has expressed concern over Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy’s plans to re-introduce bedsits to tackle the homelessness crisis. In early […]
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September 7, 2017
September 7, 2017
Charity comments in advance of Emergency Housing Summit tomorrow Dublin, 7th September 2017 In advance of the Emergency Housing Summit taking place in the Custom House tomorrow ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, has expressed concern over the lack of housing options for older […]
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August 31, 2017
August 31, 2017
NEWS RELEASE ALONE – Charity responds to proposed changes to Fair Deal Nursing Home Support Scheme Dublin, 31st August 2017 ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, has welcomed proposed changes to the Fair Deal Nursing Home Support Scheme that would increase the disposable […]
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August 17, 2017
August 17, 2017
ALONE responds to latest HSE figures Dublin, 16th August 2017 ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, is calling on the government to increase funding for homecare following the report that 90,000 bed days have been lost in the hospital system so far this […]
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August 14, 2017
August 14, 2017
Dublin, 14th August 2017 ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, has expressed concern over the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government’s announcement today that the government are exploring changes to the “Fair Deal” Nursing Home Support Scheme that would encourage and facilitate the use […]
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July 21, 2017
July 21, 2017
Dublin, 21st July 2017 ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home welcomes the announcement from Minister for Employment and Social Protection, Regina Doherty TD, that changes will be made to the method of payment of the winter fuel allowance. This new move will grant recipients […]
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July 6, 2017
July 6, 2017
6th July 2017 ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home welcomes the introduction of a public consultation process on a new statutory homecare scheme announced by Minister for Older People, Jim Daly, today. ALONE also stress that a more rounded home support system should be put […]
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June 2, 2017
June 2, 2017
Ambition is to raise €200k to mark 200 years of the Licensed Vintners Association Friday June 2 2017. The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA), which represents Dublin publicans, has said it is delighted with the public response to its community initiative with ALONE. The LVA has confirmed that in just […]
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May 25, 2017
May 25, 2017
Charity celebrates 40th Anniversary at event in Dublin City Hall Dublin, 24th May 2017 ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, celebrated its 40th anniversary at an event hosted by the Lord Mayor of Dublin Brendan Carr in City Hall, Dublin, last night. Speaking at the […]
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