Elderly people living alone are being reminded of supports available to them.
One third of elderly people in Ireland live alone – and this time of year can be particularly difficult for them.
The public are reminded to check on elderly neighbours this Christmas to ensure they have suffucient food and heat.
“What we say to older people is not to be afraid to ask for the support that they deserve, that the community does want to support them, and to realise that isolation and loneliness is damning throughout this time of the year,” said Sean Moynihan, CEO of AloNe. He urged older people to “prioritise heating and food”.