Ireland’s new Loneliness Taskforce Research Network is launching
Loneliness is a growing worldwide problem, that is felt acutely in Ireland where levels of loneliness are higher than the EU average. This presents a serious health risk as loneliness is proven to affect physical as well as mental health. This growing need is being met by NGO’s while we campaign for more research and […]
ALONE says solutions in housing for older people solve the housing crisis for all
In its submission to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing the organisation calls for targeted housing delivery for older people to help increase housing stock for all ALONE, the organisation that supports older people to age at home, addressed the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing today to highlight the escalating crisis of homelessness among […]
Alliance of Age Sector NGOs call for an Independent Commissioner for Ageing and Older People
The Alliance of Age Sector NGOs, representing seven leading older persons organisations, is calling on all political parties to include a commitment in their manifestos, ahead of the next general election, to establish an Independent Commissioner for Ageing and Older People and to relaunch the National Positive Ageing Strategy (2013) with a strong implementation and monitoring plan […]
Government must act on housing for older people, say ALONE and Threshold
Charities set out 12 recommendations to address deficits in the private rental sector for older renters in their published report Double Deficit. ALONE reports a 40% increase in older people experiencing housing difficulties in 2023 compared to the previous year. National charities ALONE and Threshold will today tell TDs and Senators in Leinster House that […]
ALONE says Budget measures do not go far enough to support older people living alone now
ALONE, the charity which enables older people to age at home says that while increases to the State pension are welcome, they will not go far enough to reduce poverty rates among older people living alone who are in poverty now. ALONE welcomed the decision to develop a introduce the Future Ireland fund to […]
ALONE highlights isolation among older people as a key cause of abuse on World Elder Abuse Day, June 15th
ALONE is supporting the HSE’s Hear Me, Support Me, Challenge Elder Abuse campaign this World Elder Abuse Day. ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, sheds light on the distressing trend of increasing safeguarding concerns they have witnessed over the past year this World Elder Abuse Day. ALONE has indicated that […]
We need action on housing for older people, or risk the current crisis being only the beginning
Seán Moynihan, CEO of ALONE Many of us have read or heard the recent story of Micheline Walsh. Micheline , 78, bravely spoke out about her experience facing homeless alongside her husband, who is disabled. Unfortunately, Micheline’s case is not unique. In the first three months of this year, on average ALONE assessed at least […]
Alarming increase in poverty rates for older people, say ALONE
CSO-SILC data released this week has shown an alarming increase in the number of older people living in and at risk of poverty, says ALONE, the charity that enables older people to age at home. The over 65 years age group is the only one to see significant growth in the ‘at risk of poverty’ […]
ALONE is asking people across Ireland to just say ‘Hello’ to older people in their communities during the cold weather
ALONE is asking people across Ireland to be aware of older people in their communities who may be challenged by the extreme cold weather or more isolated by it. A simple call or knock on the door to say hello might make a huge difference to some people. Met Éireann has issued an orange […]
ALONE encourage older people to reach out for assistance if they are struggling during the cold weather
ALONE is urging older people to take extra care and keep themselves and their homes warm and well as temperatures begin to drop in the coming days. Met Éireann has issued a winter weather advisory warning ahead of a period of cold weather. Met Éireann predict that there will be severe frosts and icy […]
