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flag In 2024, Ireland’s ALONE charity helped a record 44,000 older adults amid rising loneliness, financial strain, and health issues.

flag In 2024, ALONE, an Irish charity supporting older adults, assisted a record 44,000 individuals, driven by rising concerns over loneliness, housing, health, and financial hardship. flag Loneliness was the top issue in the final quarter, with only half reporting visits from others, down from 70% in 2023, and 6% having no social contact in over a year. flag Financial struggles affected 30%, particularly with energy bills, while nearly a third needed housing adaptations. flag Physical health issues, including falls, also increased. flag The charity’s integration with the HSE’s Enhanced Community Care programme expanded community support, and its volunteer base grew to 9,117, contributing over 264,000 hours. flag ALONE CEO Sean Moynihan called for national planning to address future challenges from Ireland’s ageing population.

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