Loneliness, housing and financial support top reasons for older people contacting Alone

One older person said: 'When you hear a knock on the door when you live alone, it’s like a beam of light coming into your life.'

Loneliness, housing and financial support were the most common reasons for contacting Alone last year, when the charity provided record-breaking support due to soaring demand.

Last year the charity supported 22,300 older people across Ireland, with social isolation accounting for the majority of calls followed closely by housing and financial support, according to its annual report.