'I slept in graveyards' - rise in homeless older people Sleeping in graveyards with no place to call home was the grim reality for 74-year-old Murchadh before he secured accommodation with the Drogheda Homeless Aid service. Ireland • 14 Feb 24
'I slept in graveyards' - rise in homeless older people Sleeping in graveyards with no place to call home was the grim reality for 74-year-old Murchadh before he secured accommodation with the Drogheda Homeless Aid service. Ireland • 14 Feb 24
'We need a caring budget to heal this country' As the country emerges from the depths of the Covid-19 pandemic, the people of Ireland will be hoping Budget 2022 will provide some relief. Business • 09 Oct 21
'We need a caring budget to heal this country' As the country emerges from the depths of the Covid-19 pandemic, the people of Ireland will be hoping Budget 2022 will provide some relief. Business • 09 Oct 21
Charities say pandemic heightened mental health issues A leading charity has called for greater mental health supports after the Covid-19 pandemic because it has exacerbated people's fears and anxieties. Coronavirus • 10 Jul 20
Charities say pandemic heightened mental health issues A leading charity has called for greater mental health supports after the Covid-19 pandemic because it has exacerbated people's fears and anxieties. Coronavirus • 10 Jul 20
ALONE welcomes banking advice for cocooning customers One of the leading organisations helping older people deal with the impact of coronavirus has said that some are at risk of financial abuse as a result of the current restrictions on movement for those over 70 years of age. Coronavirus • 08 Apr 20
ALONE welcomes banking advice for cocooning customers One of the leading organisations helping older people deal with the impact of coronavirus has said that some are at risk of financial abuse as a result of the current restrictions on movement for those over 70 years of age. Coronavirus • 08 Apr 20
Covid-19: Charities warn those in poverty will struggle Individuals and families living in poverty will be left struggling in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, according to St Vincent DePaul. Ireland • 24 Mar 20
Covid-19: Charities warn those in poverty will struggle Individuals and families living in poverty will be left struggling in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, according to St Vincent DePaul. Ireland • 24 Mar 20
Over 250 older people on housing waiting list - ALONE The organisation ALONE says there are more than 250 older people currently on its housing waiting list - the highest number ever. Ireland • 22 Dec 19
Over 250 older people on housing waiting list - ALONE The organisation ALONE says there are more than 250 older people currently on its housing waiting list - the highest number ever. Ireland • 22 Dec 19
Check on elderly neighbours as winter sets in - ALONE As winter sets in, people are being urged to check in on elderly neighbours who are living alone. Ireland • 05 Dec 18
Check on elderly neighbours as winter sets in - ALONE As winter sets in, people are being urged to check in on elderly neighbours who are living alone. Ireland • 05 Dec 18
Plight of elderly renters a 'ticking time-bomb' - Alone A charity supporting older people has described the plight of elderly renters who cannot afford rising rents as a ticking time-bomb and the next crisis in homelessness. Homeless • 15 Dec 17
Plight of elderly renters a 'ticking time-bomb' - Alone A charity supporting older people has described the plight of elderly renters who cannot afford rising rents as a ticking time-bomb and the next crisis in homelessness. Homeless • 15 Dec 17
ALONE criticises nursing home scheme waiting lists ALONE, a charity that supports older people, has condemned waiting times for people trying to access the Fair Deal nursing home scheme. News • 29 Oct 14
ALONE criticises nursing home scheme waiting lists ALONE, a charity that supports older people, has condemned waiting times for people trying to access the Fair Deal nursing home scheme. News • 29 Oct 14
Demand for ALONE's services up 25% The ALONE charity, which provides support to older people in need, has said demand for its services increased by 25% last year. News • 15 Feb 13
Demand for ALONE's services up 25% The ALONE charity, which provides support to older people in need, has said demand for its services increased by 25% last year. News • 15 Feb 13
ALONE makes Christmas companionship appeal A charity that provides support for older people in need of assistance is calling on members of the public to spend some time with older people living alone over Christmas. News • 23 Dec 12
ALONE makes Christmas companionship appeal A charity that provides support for older people in need of assistance is calling on members of the public to spend some time with older people living alone over Christmas. News • 23 Dec 12
Charity provides house to homeless man The older person's charity ALONE has presented the keys to a home to a new resident in Dublin today. News • 17 Dec 12
Charity provides house to homeless man The older person's charity ALONE has presented the keys to a home to a new resident in Dublin today. News • 17 Dec 12
