Posts Tagged ‘coronavirus’
Sharing outside our Christmas Bubbles to encourage the most vulnerable
When my granddaughter came home for the weekend from university with masses of laundry, we expected her to return, all washed and ironed, on Monday. Instead, she said she had signed herself out until the start of the new term in January. A few flats in the halls of residence were in lock-down, classes were…
Read MoreNavigating through a Covid Christmas
Did you know that 5,800,000 older people say that the television or their pet is their main form of company? 5.8 million people. And that was before the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic. As we are currently in enhanced lockdown restrictions, and eight months since a first full lockdown, Covid19 has affected people…
Read MoreWith Society ‘open for business’ again, we must not forget our older people
As a national UK lockdown eases, some people are returning to work and many church buildings are either open again, or making tentative plans to reopen; and even those people who have been shielding have been told they don’t need to do this anymore. But what sort of new normal do we have to…
Read MoreFun Video Call Activity Ideas for Churches and Older People
All the time churches are finding new creative ways to build friendships, combat isolation and form community, even in lockdown. Those working with children and young people are facing similar challenges as those working with older people: how can we make it fun and friendly over the phone, or over Zoom? We are grateful to…
Read MoreCoronavirus and older people: some encouraging stats
Older people are showing resilience in difficult times. We know this personally, but it is often hidden in what can seem like a tide of bad news. Sometimes the figures are worth looking at more closely for the nuggets of encouragement. The Office for National Statistics released new figures on 3 July using a…
Read MoreRelaxing lockdown: what are the options for older people to meet together?
With ten days’ notice, churches heard that they can reopen on 4 July. As the details are worked out, many churches are having to work out what this means: will we be doing digital church and gathering in person and meeting physical needs? How do we manage risk and different expectations? What about meeting beyond…
Read MoreToo scared to go out- some things to remember
As lockdown is eased, single person households have been told they can ‘bubble’ with another household. After so many weeks this prospect has been a source of joy for some, and anxiety for others: Is it safe to go out? Will people want me to be in their ‘bubble’? Do I initiate the socializing, or…
Read MoreChurches and care homes – how can we help?
Care homes are in the news more than ever before, whether due to a lack of PPE or funding, or hearing about sacrificial staff “living in” to look after their residents at this difficult time. Churches have begun thinking about how they can develop their support for care homes in this new context. There are…
Read MoreWhat will the new normal look like, and what can we do now to prepare?
What will the new normal look like, and what can we do now to prepare? Ten things to consider for churches ministering to older people. A quick look at our UK based Activities Directory shows churches up and down the country (prior to Coronavirus) hosting gatherings of older people. The lockdown picture would be very…
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