Volunteers: ‘Our Christmas dinner is the one we share with everyone, and it’s very special’
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ALONE
‘Loneliness’ main reason behind calls to Alone’s national helpline last year, charity says
About one third of people experiencing loneliness told Alone they did not have someone to visit them
We asked a renter, a landlord, a pensioner, a carer and a wheelchair user what they want from Budget 2025
‘It was alright before my husband died. But on my own, coming into the winter, I am worried’
Housing ‘steadily increasing’ as key concern for older people, committee told
Alone charity provided 535 interventions to support older people who were homeless or at risk of homelessness last year
Dying alone: ‘There’s a huge epidemic of loneliness and these cases are just the thin edge of that wedge’
The discovery of the body of Co Kerry farmer Michael Sheehy over Christmas - six months after he was seen alive - shows the challenges of watching over older people who lead reclusive lives
Vodafone rings in the changes with €3m shop revamp
Telecoms company partners charity to launch Friday drop-in sessions for older customers
Charities for elderly risk becoming ‘overwhelmed’ as Ireland faces ageing population
‘Huge problem coming for housing needs of older people,’ says Alone chief executive
Emergency hubs may be needed for elderly if housing crisis persists, charity warns
Alone chief executive says report seeks to punch through narrative that older people own their homes
More than 40% of older renters expect to rent for the rest of their lives - report
Threshold and Alone report shows 42% of participants are highly stressed over the insecurity of their accommodation
‘If you haven’t returned to doing things you love, I’m encouraging you to do so’: CMO writes letter to older people
Many older people ‘apprehensive’ about socialising following pandemic
‘Loneliness is dangerous. It’s been likened to smoking 15 cigarettes a day’
Lack of social interaction is linked to increased risk of dementia, poorer physical health, lower psychological wellbeing and reduced cognitive functioning
Loneliness: ‘It was awful watching out the window, hoping that somebody would be coming’
By the time Annette Egan was in her late 60s, she had reached ‘rock bottom’ after living alone in her Dublin childhood home for 27 years
‘We are Not English, We Are Scouse’ – Why Liverpool boo the anthem
‘Feed the Scousers’ chants are imbued with anti-migrant and anti-Irish sentiment
Private rental model will see number of older homeless people increase - Alone
Older person’s support group to tell Oireachtas committee 20.5% of people they support have housing issues
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