Local Authorities in North West accused of falling to provide for older renters
A Spokesperson for the charity ALONE has sharply criticised the local Authorities in Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal for failing to provide adequate accommodation for an ageing population that will continue to live in rented accommodation. The comments come as a quarter of older renters say they expect to…
Covid-19 restrictions leading to many concerns for elderly
Large numbers of elderly people from across the north west have been contacting emergency support lines since the introduction of the cocooning measures which came into effect to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Organisations such as ALONE that supports older people received several thousand calls from throughout the Country…
ALONE Donegal seeking volunteers for their telephone service
An organisation supporting elderly people is seeking volunteers for their telephone service in Donegal. ALONE Donegal has joined with the ‘The Good Morning’ telephone service and is seeking people to make calls to elderly people to ensure they are safe and well. There is also a ‘Befriending service which is…