ALONE is a national organisation that supports older people to age at home.
National Support & Referral Line 0818 222 024
[email protected]
RCN:20020057
Not a member yet? We'd love to welcome you. Contact us at [email protected] to find out how your organisation can join the Community Impact Network and access free training and member benefits.
Are you an organisation that supports older people?
ALONE's Community Impact Network is a national network of organisations supporting older people across Ireland through free training, resources, networking opportunities and much more.
Our upcoming training is a great opportunity to strengthen your team, build confidence and learn practical skills that support both staff and volunteers.
🔗 The registration link here: https://t.co/7tfcftBZtA
Yesterday we launched our 2027 Pre-Budget Submission calling on the Goverment to lift 60,000 older people out of poverty.
Read the full submission at https://t.co/taKk19rMa9
Early support makes a real difference helping older people stay well at home while reducing strain on the health system.
To read full report click here https://t.co/YjCOPlhCs9
ALONE’s latest report highlights the growing and increasingly complex needs of older people across Ireland.
With more than 46,500 people supported in 2025, demand for community-based care continues to rise.
ALONE’s latest report shows rising, complex needs among older people across Ireland.
With over 46,500 supported in 2025, demand for community-based care is growing fast. Early support helps older people live better at home while easing pressure on the health system.
We were delighted to welcome representatives from WHO Europe and the Ministry for Health & Active Ageing Malta, alongside colleagues from the Department of Health, to Richmond Place last week
A look back at a powerful day.
ALONE launched its Strategic Plan 2026���2029, bringing together voices from across communities, Government and the sector to focus on what really matters for older people.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and continues to support this work 🤝
By 2050, 1 in 4 people will be over 65.
Our new Strategic Plan responds to the real challenges older people face — poverty, loneliness and barriers to support — with a clear ambition: to build a system that puts older people first.
Concern is growing over rising energy costs, and the human impact is real.
We encourage people to listen back to the recent RTÉ Radio discussion on this issue with David McCullagh, Ellen Coyne, Sean Moynihan and Ger Hyland.
https://t.co/wJPUu2Ar3o
Older people living alone are among the hardest hit. CSO data shows 10% are in consistent poverty and 30% are at risk figures likely to worsen following the removal of energy credits.