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Annual Report 2019
ALONE annual reports provide an overview of the organisation’s activities each year. They report on the number of people […]
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Annual Report 2020
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Annual Report 2022
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Mechanisms through which befriending services may impact the health of older
This academic paper explores the mechanisms through which befriending services can impact the health of older adults. Thirteen befriendee-befriender dyads (n=26) were interviewed.
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ALONE Research Evaluation Strategy
ALONE has always placed a strong focus on contributing evidence to the aged care sector, and evaluating the services and supports it provides.
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Taking Stock – Is Government keeping its commitments to older people?
This report from The Allliance of Age Sector NGOs calls to action and offer recommendations based on each of the 13 priority areas stablished by the National Positive Ageing Strategy.
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Independent Commissioner for Ageing and Older People: Age Alliance Position Paper
This is a position paper calling for the establishment of a Commissioner for Ageing and Older People in Ireland.
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Age Alliance Pre Budget Submission 2024
The Alliance of Age Sector NGOs (the Alliance) represents the collective thinking of seven significant NGOs working in the […]
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Housing and Health: Time for Action for Older People in General Election 2020
Ahead of the General Election in 2020, this report highlighted four main goals to ensure the needs of older […]
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A Connected Island An Ireland Free From Loneliness A Report from the Loneliness Taskforce
This is a report from Ireland’s Loneliness Taskforce who work to address the issue of loneliness in Ireland from […]
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The Alliance of Age Sector NGOs Annual Statement 2022: Making the call for a post-pandemic focus on regaining older people’s role in society
This is the 2022 statement on older people's place in Irish society after the pandemic. The statement outlines an ask to government about the needs of older people at a national level.
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The Supporter Summer 2023
This is ALONE’s summer 2023 edition of The Supporter. Their newsletter includes a report from an older person on their experience of using one of ALONE’s key services, the National Support and Referral Line.
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The Supporter July 2022
This is ALONE’s summer 2023 edition of The Supporter. Their newsletter includes a report from an older person on their experience of using one of ALONE’s key services, the National Support and Referral Line.
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2017 Newsletter – 40 Years Special Edition
This is a special edition newsletter published by ALONE. It outlines key achievements and milestones throughout the organisation’s 40 years of the provision of support to older people.
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Befriending Network Ireland
This is an information leaflet about theBbefriending Network Ireland (BNI), including a BNI Membership Form for those who are […]
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Cooking for Life – Health and Wellbeing Recipes for Older People
This ‘Cooking For Life’ cookbook is a culinary guide designed to cater to diverse tastes and nutritional needs. It […]
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At-Home Exercise Guide for Older Adults
This document is an at-home exercise guide specifically designed for older people, aiming to promote physical health and well-being […]
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Over 60?
This is an information leaflet produced by ALONE which urges individuals over the age of 60 to ensure they […]
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Donor Charter
As an independent charity, ALONE receives donations from the public. This document is addressed to ALONE’s public donors, and […]
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Charities Institute Ireland Triple Lock Certificate 2024
This is a Certification issued by Charities Institutes Ireland to acknowledge ALONE's commitment to good governance, ethical fundraising and transparent financial reporting.
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ALONE ISO 9001 2015 Certificate
ALONE places emphasis on the service provision quality. ISO 9001 is a globally recognised standard for Quality Management Systems. […]
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Home Care Coalition Pre-Budget Submission 2024
In this report the Home Care Coalition detail their budget requests for 2024. The Home Care Coalition, a collective […]
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ALONE Older People Survey 2023-2024
This report presents the findings from ALONE’s 2023 Annual Feedback Survey, which is essential for refining ALONE’s services and […]
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2023.9.5 GAA Partnership ALONE Poster IGS
Background: The GAA and ALONE were both members of a multi-sectoral COVID-19 Community Response Team that worked to ensure […]
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