As Ireland’s population ages, Alone looks to more than double its reach in next four years
There will be 1.6 million people aged 65 and over in Ireland in 15 years’ time
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Significant overhaul of private rent control system will take force on Sunday, affecting all new tenancies
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Around 400 people attend event in its 101st year, organised and run by more than 200 volunteers
Charity Christmas trees: ‘She hadn’t had a real tree since she was a child’
A charity endeavour makes a housing scheme for the elderly a little bit brighter with real trees this Christmas
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Denis Kinevane (68) spent years renting and a decade on a social housing list
Ireland needs to be prepared for ‘realities of ageing population’, says Alone chief
Charity for older people helped almost 44,000 people last year, the highest number in its history
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‘I just want to make sure we are looking out for our neighbours. You don’t know who needs a smile’
‘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
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