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Age Friendly Ireland
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"Age Friendly Ireland is a not for profit organisation that coordinates the national Age Friendly Cities and Counties Programme. We have one goal, to make Ireland the best place in the world in which to grow old. This is achieved through direct consultation with older people and working with local authorities to enact real, sustainable change. The voice of the older person is at heart of our programme."
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(046) 9097000
Alone
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"ALONE is a national organisation that helps older people in need to age at home. We work with those who have difficulties with loneliness, ill health, poverty, poor housing or homelessness.
We support them through these challenges and link them in with the relevant services they need to live in the community. ALONE is independent and receives no government funding for the day to day running of our services.
We have 250 active volunteers that are trained and supported by professional staff. All our services are quality approved ensuring we are high value and low cost. 100% of all donations goes directly to providing services to older people in need. "
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0818 222 024
8am to 8pm everyday.
Alzheimer's Society of Ireland
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"The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is the leading charity in Alzheimer's / dementia care in Ireland. The Society provides people with ALzheimer's, their families and carers with information and support to help them live as normally as possible in their own homes for as long as possible. Voicing the individual and cumulative needs of individuals and families affected by this devastation condition is at the core of everything we do.
The Society's national network of services includes: 22 branches, 6 regional offices, 33 Day Care Centres, 28 Home Care Programmes, 28 Carer Support Groups, Social Clubs, an Advocacy Service and one overnight Respite Centre. The Society also operates the Alzheimer National Helpline Service offering information and support to anyone affected by Alzheimer's disease / dementia.
44,000 people in Ireland have Alzheimer's disease / dementia some as young as 30's or 40's. The disease has a ripple effect on the person, their loved one's and even on their neighbours. The Alzheimer Society of Ireland can offer hope, help and understanding to all affected but only with the support of individual and corporate donors. "
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1800 341 341
Mon to Fri 10am to 5pm
Saturday 10am to 4pm.
Seniorline
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"Seniorline is a national confidential listening service for older people provided by trained older volunteers. Calls are now free when phoning our new Freephone number 1800 80 45 91
Our lines are open every day from 10am to 10pm, 365 days a year, including Christmas Day, St Stephen’s Day and New Year’s Day. Seniorline remains open when many statutory services are closed, and is recognised as a primary health care service helping to support older people in their community.
As well as responding to individual callers, Seniorline advocates nationally for older people in Ireland, representing their needs, concerns and wishes to media, the general public, politicians and key stakeholders."
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1800 804 591
10am to 10pm everyday
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