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“80% of nursing homes residents inadequately protected from neglect” say ALONE

A new Memorandum of Agreement between HIQA & the Ombudsman excludes private nursing homes where 18,000 reside.

“Loneliness is a health issue” say older persons charity ALONE

ALONE, the charity that cares for older people in need, are highlighting the health effects of loneliness during their 2015 Friendship week (9th – 13th February).

No one deserves to be lonely at Christmas

ALONE, the charity that supports older people in need, highlights isolation and loneliness this Christmas time.

ALONE launch charity single “The Ballad of Rosie Hackett”

Inspired by the new Rosie Hackett Bridge spanning the Liffey, the song was written by Councillor Dermot Lacey.

ALONE welcome housing plan as a “step in the right direction”

Sean Moynihan CEO of ALONE, said of the new housing plan, “It’s a scandal that it had to reach this point before the government took notice"

ALONE Launch Home Truths Housing Campaign

ALONE are calling on all local government candidates to address the housing needs of vulnerable older people.

Emigration has left older people ALONE this St. Patrick’s Day

ALONE report an increase in the number of older people requiring their services as a direct result of their children and grandchildren emigrating.

ALONE – Flora Women’s Mini Marathon 2nd June 2014

ALONE asks the ladies of Ireland to put on their running shoes in aid of vital services for older people at the Flora Women's Mini Marathon.