60% Of People Seeking Help From ALONE Are Aged 75 Years And Over

Wednesday, 1 October 2025 12:31

By Emma O'Connor & Martin Osborne - Got A Story? Email news@kfmradio.com

That's according to the charity's Annual Report for 2024.

Over 60% of people seeking help from ALONE are aged over 75.

That's according to the charity's Annual Report for 2024, which was published today.

According to the report, the number of older people supported by the charity rose to 44,000 in 2024.

ALONE CEO Seán Moynihan said: “The figure of 44,000 older people supported in 2024 is a testament to both the efforts of our volunteers and staff, but also to an immense level of need that exists throughout Irish society."

Other key findings from the annual report include:

43,982 older people supported by volunteers and staff across ALONE in 2024.
9,117 Volunteers contributed 264,430 hours in 2024, a 21% increase from 2023, worth up to €7.81 million.
109,040 Visitation Support and Befriending visits (20% increase on 2023) and 213,506 Telephone Support and Befriending calls (13% increase on 2023).
25,227 Calls to the National Support and Referral line.

Issues like mobility problems, housing issues and financial concerns are among the key areas of supports requested.

ALONE operate's 12 hours a day, 365 days a year, and locals in need of support can contact them on 0818 222 024.

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