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42% increase in number of older people using befriending service

ALONE released its 2016 Annual Report today which showed a 42% increase in the number of people availing of ALONE’s Befriending Service. 

ALONE call on the general public to check on older neighbours this Halloween

ALONE is asking people to be mindful of older people in their community this Halloween period.

ALONE “The government needs to act fast to support Ireland’s aging demographic”

ALONE 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 calls for further investments in technologies to support older people to age at home

ALONE has welcomed the Government's decision to drop the living alone condition from the Seniors Alert Scheme.

ALONE announce new media partnership with Dublin City FM

New alliance with Dublin City FM to offer further support towards older people in Dublin

This International Day of Older Persons ALONE calls on government to invest in Housing with Support

The charity is highlighting the importance of positive aging in the community and the provision of supports to enable older people to age at home.

Neil Delamere launches ‘Dublin Amber Friendship Week’ in aid of ALONE

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.

ALONE calls on local authorities to prioritise the development of social housing for older people

Charity comments in advance of Emergency Housing Summit tomorrow

ALONE – Government focus should be on new technology & housing with support

Charity responds to proposed changes to Fair Deal Nursing Home Support Scheme that would increase the disposable income of older people

ALONE ‘Revisions to Fair Deal Scheme offer no solutions for older people’

ALONE has expressed concern over the governments plans to make changes to the “Fair Deal” Nursing Home Support Scheme.