Northwest Dublin Inner City
April 11, 2016
Dublin, 11th April 2016 ALONE has expressed concern over new reports of abuse in a nursing home. According to claims in newly released documents, residents in a nursing home suffered physical and emotional abuse at the hands of their carers, were refused showers and left short of food. Sean Moynihan, […]
March 30, 2016
ALONE responds to reports that older people are forced to remain in hospital due to cutbacks to care supports that would allow them to return home. Dublin, 30th March 2016 ALONE concerned over cutbacks in home care packages, as highlighted in media reports today. ALONE is currently advocating for a […]
March 25, 2016
ALONE is reminding members of the public to check in on their older neighbours over the long bank holiday weekend. With many local shops, amenities, health and care services for older people closing over the long weekend, many older people will be left without their usual supports and services. Sean […]
March 16, 2016
This St. Patrick’s Day, ALONE is highlighting one of the lesser known effects of emigration. ALONE report an increase in the number of older people requiring their services as a direct result of their children and grandchildren emigrating. The number of Irish people leaving Ireland remains high, despite improvements in […]
March 8, 2016
ALONE welcome report on loneliness and ageing by the Institute of Public Health in Ireland Research suggests that approximately 10% of older people are affected by chronic or persistent loneliness Dublin, 8th March 2016 ALONE today welcomes the publication of a report by the Institute of Public Health in Ireland, […]
March 8, 2016
ALONE Suggestions in ESRI report would punish older people for lack of government planning ALONE respond to suggestions that older people give up their large homes to house families Dublin, 8th March 2016 ALONE has expressed concern over the Economic and Social Research Institute’s (ESRI) recent report suggesting that older […]
March 3, 2016
“It seems our housing standards are currently in a race to the bottom” ALONE respond to reports that in almost 90% of Dublin City Council flat inspections properties failed to meet minimum housing standards Dublin, 3rd March 2016 ALONE has expressed concern over reports that almost 90% of Dublin […]
February 24, 2016
ALONE “A Vote For Older People Is A Vote For Your Future” #AGE16 Dublin, 23rd February 2016 ALONE are extremely disappointed that there was little mention in tonight’s Leaders Debate of the 600,000 older people entitled to vote this coming Friday. CEO of ALONE, Sean Moynihan said, “There was no […]
February 18, 2016
ALONE reveal that “poor health” is the primary worry of our ageing demographic #AGE16 Charity urges public to seek commitment from candidates that they will support older people to age at home Dublin, 18th February 2016, ALONE has today released survey results which reveal the real hopes and worries of our […]
February 12, 2016
ALONE launches General Election Manifesto #AGE16 Charity urges public to seek commitment from candidates that they will support older people to age at home Dublin, 12th February 2016, ALONE has today launched its General Election Manifesto #AGE16. We are asking the government to implement plans for our ageing demographic and commit to […]
January 28, 2016
ALONE awarded first Quality Standard for Befriending Service in Ireland Befriending service helping older people to remain independent in their own homes Dublin, 28th January 2016 ALONE are delighted to announce that they are the first Irish Befriending organisation to receive the “Quality in Befriending Award”, an internationally recognised standard developed […]
January 21, 2016
ALONE comments on Crisis in Emergency Departments ”The provision of quality health care for older people is a right and a necessity” Dublin, 21st January 2016 ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, is asking the government to prioritise home care packages and community health care […]
December 22, 2015
“Our older people don’t want to go back to bedsit living” ALONE express disappoint over Minister Alan Kelly’s decision to allow studio apartments 22nd December 2015, Dublin ALONE have today expressed disappointment over Minister Alan Kelly’s decision to allow developers to build studio apartments up to 27% smaller than the current […]
December 3, 2015
Dublin, 3rd December 2015 ALONE has today launched their online Elfie campaign. ALONE has joined up with Dublin’s Q102 radio station to encourage people to share their Elfie on social media and raise money to support older people this Christmas. ALONE are asking you to channel your inner elf by […]
November 25, 2015
ALONE highlight isolation and loneliness this holiday season Dublin, 25th November ALONE have today launched their Christmas campaign highlighting the isolation and loneliness of older people around Christmastime. At the launch of the campaign ALONE, joined by Jedward, called on the public to “share your presence” with anyone who may […]
November 17, 2015
ALONE ask the government to designate a portion of all social housing units for use by older people 16th November 2015 ALONE have gathered the support of 1,000 people for their ‘homeless in all but name’ campaign, highlighting Ireland’s mounting crisis around housing our older people. ALONE’s Annual Report, revealed […]
November 12, 2015
Dublin, 12th November 2015 ALONE is urging older people to take extra care following an amber weather warning by Met Éireann for parts of the country over the next two days. ‘Storm Abigail’ is expected to bring heavy winds to Ireland, with gusts of up to 120km/h expected in parts […]
November 9, 2015
9th November 2015, Dublin ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, has today expressed frustration over the government’s decision to push out the deadline for nursing homes closures and upgrades to 2021. CEO of ALONE, Sean Moynihan said, “This government has largely ignored the warnings and failed […]
November 4, 2015
4th November 2015, Dublin ALONE has today expressed concern over Bank of Ireland’s announcement that they are going to ban withdrawals of under €700 with the aid of tellers. CEO of ALONE, Sean Moynihan said, “If implemented, this measure will seriously impact older people, many of whom rely on tellers […]
October 31, 2015
ALONE calls on the general public to be mindful of older people this Halloween ALONE is asking people to be mindful of vulnerable older people over the Halloween period. For many older people Halloween can be a distressing time with people calling to the door or setting off bangers and […]