A new book chronicles the first 40 years of the charity that ensures no-one dies alone and poor anymore, says Helen O’Callaghan

The advertising industry loves to suggest that retirement is one holiday after another but for many people, it takes time to get used to endless time and a limited budget. Margaret Jennings talks to the experts about how to approach life after work 

ALONE has said that older people living on the state pension will see a "small increase" in their income, and that is before they have to pay their water charges.

Key parts of Health Minister Dr James Reilly’s controversial cutbacks have been lambasted by support groups for potentially costing more money than it will save.