Grandparenting
What’s so scary about moving into a care home?
Supporting someone in their move to a care home can be an emotionally challenging time. In her latest blog for Faith in Later Life, Helen Nathan at Pilgrims’ Friend Society…
Advice on living a resilient life
There’s a question that older people ask me from time to time – it’s whether I can recommend them a book about ‘lifelong faith.’ What do they mean by this?…
Church Champion Story: St John’s Walton, Chesterfield
Faith in Later Life Church Champion Hazel, is the Seniors Ministry Lead at St John’s Walton. Here she tells us more about the tremendous range of groups which are bringing…
We’re not all going on a Summer Holiday
Cliff Richard’s sixties hit ‘We’re all going on a summer holiday’ describes a summer break away from it all; having fun, laughing, free of worries, doing things we’ve always wanted…
Empowering Communities to Care
In our ageing society, the efforts of community groups, churches, and individuals such as Faith in Later Life Church Champions play a crucial role in supporting and promoting flourishing in…
What’s important when choosing a care home
If you are involved with ministry among older people you may have the privilege of supporting someone through their decision to move to a care home. Our partner charity Pilgrims’…
Church Champion Story: Enfield Town Community Church
Faith in Later Life Church Champion Sarah, leads a Seniors group at Enfield Town Community Church. Here she tells us more about the group which has recently welcomed new members…
Church Champion Story: Oasis, Stockport
Andy Brown is the deacon for Oasis at Emmanuel Community Church in Stockport. Here he tells us more about some of the ‘nuts and bolts’ of what it might look…
DailyHOPE Restored
In January we shared the news that the DailyHOPE telephone line would have to close after almost four years of ministry, due to a lack of funding to keep the…
Making Mother’s Day better for people living with dementia
This Mother’s Day many tens of thousands of sons and daughters will be spending time with a mum who does not recognise them or remember who they are. I know…