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We’ve made membership free!
If you too, are a pilgrim through life and love others in the family of faith, could you share a tiny corner of your heart for older brothers and sisters in Christ?
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Encouraging older Christians
Encouraging older Christians Many of us come from large families, and grew up in a neighbourhood of similarly sized families. There were all sorts; some young, some middle-aged and some more elderly. As well as children of all ages they ...
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So much at conference, a day is not enough!
'I wanted to attend all the other seminars', said people who attended our conferences in Yorkshire and London, 'a day is not enough'. But you can hear the talks and seminars again, by downloading the audio tracks from here.
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Dementia - Frank & Linda’s story:
New understanding, new approaches, new hope.
‘Every GP should read this book!’ ‘True care comes from the heart, not the system.’
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Dementia Raises Questions for Christians
Dementia raises questions for Christians unlike any other condition. Why does a former pastor begin to use language that has always been anathema to him? Why does a loving mother become cold and hostile? When someone’s perception is impaired, should they be constantly steered back to reality? Dementia is largely a condition affecting older people, and with an ageing population every aspect of life will be touched, including our churches’. How can pastors and fellowships help?
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New Chief Executive For Pilgrim Homes
In August, Pilgrim Homes’ trustees announced the appointment of Andrew Jessop as new Chief Executive from 1st October, 2008. Read more about Andrew...
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Opportunities for jobs in care
Check out our jobs section. Click here.
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More about easyfundraising.org.uk/pilgrimhomes
Have you heard about easyfundraising yet? It’s an excellent way of raising money for Pilgrim Homes, and it couldn’t be easier to do.
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25 million people in the UK affected by dementia
By the time you read this article two more people in the UK will have been diagnosed with dementia. Every three minutes of the working day two new diagnoses are made. Aound 700,000 people suffer from dementia, but it impacts on many, many ...
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Contented Dementia - A book review by Louise Morse

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Free tickets for Christian Resources Exhibition
Free tickets for Christian Resources Exhibition 11th, 12th, 13th May at Esher, Surrey. Come along to one of our seminars and visit our stand. Seminars are - Spiritual support for savvy seniors, Louise Morse Tuesday 11 May 11.00 - 12.00...
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Worshipping with Dementia
This book inspires on so many levels
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Could it be dementia? Losing your mind doesn’t mean losing your soul.
‘A rare gem of a book ...'
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Old Age – Your Questions Answered
Note these dates in your diaries! The London Conference will be on 10th November, 2010, at the Friends House, Euston Road, London NW1 The Northern Conference will be on 17th November, 2010, at Bawtry Hall, Bawtry, Doncaster. Bring your questions...
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How to help dementia Sufferers
- a little booklet with answers to questions we're often asked. You can download a pdf of the booklet by clicking here, or you can order copies through our contact form.
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Visit Our Message Boards
Share your experience, ask questions...
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~ See Also ~

Important job opportunities
We are looking for a Care Team Leader/Deputy Manager for our lovely, purpose built care scheme in the beautiful countryside of Suffolk, three miles from Stowmarket. To read more, click here.

We also need a Care Nurse Manager for our home in Royal Tunbridge Wells, not far from the town centre and the Pantiles. To read more, click here.  

IMPORTANT NEW MANAGEMENT VACANCIES
Check out the management opportunities at our assisted living scheme in Mirfield, West Yorkshire. 
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Seminars at CRE
– come along to one of our seminars (one each day) and visit our stand at CRE Esher, Surrey.  Click here

Could it be dementia? Losing your mind doesn't mean losing your soul.
This book sold out in it's first printing and is still selling well. 'Poignant, powerful and practical ... it's a must-read,' said Lyndon Bowring, Chairman of CARE.  To read more click here.

BOOK NOW FOR THIS YEAR'S CONFERENCES

Old Age – Answers to Questions! Bring your questions to the interactive Workshops at the conference in London or Doncaster. Click the locations above for more details and to purchase tickets. 

New Stories
» Love Remembers – David remembered Mephibosheth, and God remembers us.
» Show time at Shottermill House -  Easter bonnets and a post election coalition...
» Remembering Len Hope, ‘Mr Royd Court’ to Yorkshire supporters
» 96 year-old Marjorie knits for Romania, and there’s respite care for caregivers, too
» Newsround – snippets of news from around the homes and ‘courts’
» NHS spends money intended for dementia care on ‘other priorities’
» A call to prayer
» Michael Burch now singing in Glory, and bringing Tanzania to Dorothea Court
» Making safe and comfortable homes for pilgrims to live in
» Twenty-four years of service to Framland l
» Life-long gardener retires
» Thanksgiving for Reg Stewart, General Secretary who oversaw many changes
 

Could it be dementia? Losing your mind doesn't mean losing your soul.
Sold out in its first year and on second reprint.
"A rare gem of a book..." Dr.Mark Stibbe, Chorleywood. "Poignant, powerful and practical...it's a must-read!" Lyndon Bowring, CARE. 
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