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As Winter Bites, ALONE Urges People to “Share Your Warmth” with Older People this Christmas

ALONE, the organisation which enables older people to age well at home, is once again urging the Irish public to share their warmth with older people this Christmas.
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Government miss opportunity to target older people with supports this winter

While budget measures will deliver slight relief there is a shortfall in income from last year for energy and living costs among the older people the organisation works with ALONE, the organisation that supports older people to age at home,
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ALONE Annual Report: Record numbers of older people seek ALONE’s support, with loneliness, physical health and housing among key concerns

The report was launched to coincide with International Older Person’s Day by Minister of State for Older People and Housing, Kieran O’Donnell, TD at ALONE’s offices in Olympic House, Dublin 8.
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ALONE: Budget 2026 must target older people in need facing another winter fuel crisis

ALONE is calling on the government to target older people in…

Home Care Coalition calls for increased investment in Home Care due to a deepening crisis

The Home Care Coalition, an alliance of 23 organisations, is…

ALONE BRINGS VOICES OF STRUGGLING OLDER PEOPLE TO JOINT OIREACHTAS COMMITTEE

ALONE address the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection, Rural and Community Development on its pre-budget submission and survey findings, which show that older people can’t wait
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ALONE’s Annual Cost of Living Survey Shows Older People Can’t Wait for Support

Strong measures are required to address the costs-of-living and…
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Nursing Home Scandal: ALONE’S Recommendations for Positive Change

In the wake of the RTÉ Investigates nursing home revelations,…

ALONE shocked and dismayed by revelations in RTÉ Investigates nursing home investigations

ALONE shocked and dismayed by revelations in RTÉ Investigates nursing home investigations. Revelations show clear need for a fundamentally different approach to supporting older people in nursing homes.
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Calling all Walkers to Join us on the Famous Camino de Santiago for ALONE

Walk the Camino to raise funds that will assist the charity perform…