2024年,爱尔兰的独身慈善机构帮助创纪录的44 000名老年人度过了日益加剧的孤独、财政压力和健康问题。 In 2024, Ireland’s ALONE charity helped a record 44,000 older adults amid rising loneliness, financial strain, and health issues.

2024年,一家支持老年人的爱尔兰慈善机构 " ALONE " 在对孤独、住房、健康和经济困难的日益关切的驱动下,向创纪录的44 000名个人提供了援助。 In 2024, ALONE, an Irish charity supporting older adults, assisted a record 44,000 individuals, driven by rising concerns over loneliness, housing, health, and financial hardship. 孤独是最后一个季度的首要问题,只有一半的人报告访问,低于2023年的70%,6%的人在一年多的时间里没有社交联系。 Loneliness was the top issue in the final quarter, with only half reporting visits from others, down from 70% in 2023, and 6% having no social contact in over a year. 金融斗争影响了30%,特别是能源账单,而近三分之一需要住房改造。 Financial struggles affected 30%, particularly with energy bills, while nearly a third needed housing adaptations. 包括跌落在内的身体健康问题也有所增加。 Physical health issues, including falls, also increased. 慈善组织与HSE强化社区护理方案的整合扩大了社区支助,其志愿人员基础增加到9,117人,贡献了264,000多小时。 The charity’s integration with the HSE’s Enhanced Community Care programme expanded community support, and its volunteer base grew to 9,117, contributing over 264,000 hours. 独自一人的CEO Sean Moynihan呼吁制定国家计划,以应对爱尔兰人口老龄化带来的未来挑战。 ALONE CEO Sean Moynihan called for national planning to address future challenges from Ireland’s ageing population.