Posts Tagged ‘coronavirus’
Captain Tom and care homes: How do we really view older people?
It is not often that the elderly make headline news. Yesterday they did, but for two very different reasons. Described as an inspiration by many, Captain Tom Moore from Keighley,…
Read MoreSix ways to reach out in Easter lockdown
As Christians we are Easter people. We live in the light of the resurrection of Christ. This is true whether we are old or young, whether suffering from coronavirus or…
Read MoreLook up, look out, look back, look down: ideas to keep you going
Gillian Phillips writes: We are not in control of many things at the moment, but we don’t need to feel out of control. We have no choice but to be…
Read MoreTackling anxiety and fear in the Coronavirus Pandemic
Louise Morse shares some great ways for helping us manage during isolation and social upheaval. Isolation is not natural for human beings, writes Louise Morse – we are not designed…
Read MorePrinciples for caring for those with dementia during Coronavirus – by someone who knows
As so much changes, amidst the Coronavirus crisis, there are a number of things we can do to help people living with dementia or cognitive decline – or indeed to…
Read MoreCoronavirus: Radio appearances
Our CEO Carl Knightly recently spoke on Christian radio station TWR, sharing thoughts about how Christians can respond to the Coronavirus crisis. You can catch up below: Carl was…
Read MoreChurches are making sure older people get a phone call
For those over 70 then it may be only in the most recent season of your life that people started sending texts and emails rather than picking up the phone.…
Read MoreWhat to say on the phone when you’re calling someone who is self-isolating
Having a phone conversation with close friends or family in happy times is one thing. Picking up the phone to someone who may be self-isolating, who may be someone you’ve…
Read MoreCoronavirus: Questions to reflect on
The prospect of isolation and ‘social distancing’ for those over 70 is raising some major societal questions and consequences. In the coming days and weeks we will be exploring in…
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