It is great to see the establishment of a Just Transition Commission. It is vital that a Just Transition includes older people and enables access to retrofitting and other services so that changes do not increase energy poverty.

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Renewed calls have been made for the State to appoint a Minister with specific responsibility to combat loneliness as it emerged that “Ireland is actually the loneliest place in Europe”.

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“It is absolutely scandalous people in their 90s are waiting for housing.”

We know that there are 2,108 people aged 70+ on the social housing waiting list. We need to prioritise building housing for older people.

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Come join our Round Table Discussion in both Dublin & Mayo on 'Organisational Resource's -Thursday 9th May.
Meet other local organisations, discuss challenges & opportunities, pathways and building connections.

Register here: forms.office.com/e/yJJ56xi8fX
#CommunityImpactNetwork

🌟 Integrated Assistive Technology in ALONE’s Housing with Support (HwS) empowers residents for independent living, offering peace of mind, functionality, security, and social connections. Bridging the digital gap for older adults. 🏡💻 #AssistiveTech #IndependentLiving

We are delighted that there will be a debate in the Seanad today on loneliness and the need to address it across all age groups.

You can view the debate from 3.30 here: oireachtas.ie/en/oireachtas-…

Sen. Róisín Garvey

Join us in raising awareness for Heart Failure Awareness Week! Our Community Impact Network member, the Irish Heart Foundation, is hosting informative events throughout the week to support those living with heart failure. shorturl.at/aRSX2

Irish Heart Foundation

Delve into the fascinating world of #SocialDeterminants of health & loneliness with mark ward From unravelling global variations in loneliness to tackling data infrastructure challenges, explore the insights shaping well-being in today's society. #Research #Loneliness #Health

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We can all tackle loneliness, one conversation at a time 🫶

ALONE are delighted to announce that we are holding our CIN Conference on 23rd May in St Patricks College, Maynooth, open to all stakeholders working with older persons.
Learn more alone.ie/community-impa… to register.

#Collaboration #CINConference2024

One of the LTRN team spoke to Dr Mark Ward from TILDA to learn more about his work and current research on loneliness. Read all about it lonelinessresearch.org/2024/04/15/res…

During Intergenerational Week, let's unite to combat loneliness across generations. By fostering connections between young and old, we can create a supportive community where everyone feels valued and included. alone.ie/volunteer
#GIW24 #ALONE #YouAreNotAlone

📢 We are now recruiting a Service Manager for South West (Kerry).

For more information you can visit alone.ie/careers or alone.bamboohr.com/careers/214

#ALONECareers #JoinOurTeam

ALONE CEO Seán Moynihan coming up on Drivetime RTE to discuss homelessness figures and what we are seeing in over 65s from the latest update from government

Join us as we highlight the work we have been doing this week in supporting and empowering older people nationwide. Together, we're making a difference. #ALONE #YouAreNotAlone

🌟 Let's celebrate the power of connection! 🤝 Relationships between generations are not only enjoyable but essential. Join us in celebrating with Global Intergenerational Week! Volunteer with us and help support older people across Ireland. 🌿
#InterGenerationalWeek #GIW24

Hear from the LTRN Chair Dr Joanna McHugh Power from Maynooth University on the importance of the network and bringing focus to the issue of #loneliness

To join our network and stay updated see: lonelinessresearch.org/member/

Spotlight on LTRN and Youth Mental Health Lab UCD member Rachel Murphy who is working with Dr Amanda Fitzgerald and JigsawYMH to develop an intervention for young people experiencing loneliness - read the full interview on lonelinessresearch.org/2024/04/15/res…

Join us as we highlight the work we have been doing this week in supporting and empowering older people nationwide. Together, we're making a difference. #ALONE #YouAreNotAlone