Visiting People with Dementia - Janet Jacob

Practical advice on how to make visits effective and rewarding.

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Older caregivers save the government £23 bn a year but pay with their own health

Family caregivers over 80 years of age are saving the government £23 billion a year. They are the army of unpaid carers looking after family members, providing 23 billion hours of unpaid care a year.
Children’s school achievements almost doubled in a project involving older people

In these days when experts talk about the importance of bringing the generations together, Downshall primary school in Essex has shown how it’s done, resulting in extraordinary benefits for both the children and the older people involved.
There is no ageism in the Ancient of Days

A recent survey found that employees over 50 are scared to admit it for fear their age will count against them, and two in five believe their age will bar them from promotion or pay rises. But there's no ageism in the Ancient of Days.
All About Dementia - Cardiff

Louise Morse is joined by other speakers to talk on the topic of Dementia.

Faith in Later Life Launch - Alan Hare

Beta launch of a new initiative to inspire and enable gospel ministries with older people and to encourage churches to value older peoples’ gifts. Delegates will learn how to access resources and about future plans. Faith in Later Life is supported by Keychange Charity; London City Mission; Mission Care; Pilgrims Friend Society; and Salvation Army.
Supporting Older People in Prisons - Andrew Wileman/Robin Rolls

Illuminating and important insights into a growing area of ministry - based on the Salvation Army’s work in HMP Wymott and elsewhere.
Linking Lives - Jeremy Sharpe

Learn how this award winning Christian charity can help your church combat social isolation and loneliness amongst older people
PFS Annual Meeting

Learn about and comment on the impact of the charity.
The Being and Doing Circle - Rev Roger Hitchings

How grace works through all the life of a believer, so that no days are of no value, and how grace makes our weakest and most limited days unimaginably valuable.
Understanding & Supporting Carers - Dr Sarah Jones

How carers think, the issues they face and how you can help.
What Matters in the End - Emma Hughes

Preparing for a peaceful transition into eternal life.
Progress in Care - Maureen Sim

Developments in care and what they mean for residents and families – examples drawn from PFS care homes.
Biblical Pastoral Care - Rev Roger Hitchings

What the Bible Says; A Whole Church Responsibility; Ten Areas for Pastoral Care.
Dementia Friendly Church - Rosie Barker

6 Steps towards a Dementia Friendly Church

This is how we want all frail older people to be cared for

After a report on older people dying while waiting for care, Louise Morse shares our vision for fulfilled living in later life. Read more

Why Christian care makes a difference

Sylvia Clovey, Marketing and Communications Manager at Pilgrims' Friend Society, shares why Christian care makes a difference in later life. Read more