Posts Tagged ‘dementia’
Understanding Dementia with Louise Morse
Last week we were thrilled to welcome Louise Morse to come and speak to us about how we as individuals, and as the church, should understand dementia. Furthermore, Louise gave us some practical tips to help each of us care for those with dementia in our lives. These tips come from personal experience, academic expertise…
Read MoreThe story behind ‘Hymns We Love’
One of the popular options on the free 24-hour Daily Hope Prayer Line is ‘Hymns We Love’. This started in a local church. Here’s the story: One of the largest weekly gatherings for seniors in the UK, ‘Connections’ welcomes over 150 guests to Holy Trinity Church in Claygate, Surrey. Started 10 years ago by Pippa…
Read MoreOld Easter
**Written before coronavirus enforced church closures** Easter is a time to remember, rejoice and proclaim to all, that Christ is risen. Churches swell with irregular attendees both young and old. So how can we care for older people this Easter? The starting point to sharing Easter with older people is theological. Easter is all about…
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 help anyone who is anxious. Dr Jennifer Bute is a retired GP, diagnosed with dementia aged 63. Jennifer is in the unique position of being…
Read MoreLouise Morse- Visiting people with dementia
Louise Morse is a cognitive behavioural therapist and an author of many books on dementia. Louise works for Pilgrims’ Friend Society, one of the founder organisations of Faith in Later Life. Listen to her here speaking on UCB2 radio, about visiting people who are living with dementia. Louise has co-authored a recently revised booklet called…
Read MoreCelebrating two years, and God’s faithfulness
‘Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love Him and keep His commandments, to a thousand generations’. Deuteronomy 7 v 9 (ESV) Welcome to this October newsletter, which is a special one as it marks two years since Faith…
Read MoreWhat happens to faith when Christians get dementia?
Thousands of people in the UK and around the world are living with dementia. Many are Christians who are part of a local church. Perhaps you, or someone you know, is starting this journey. So, what happens to our faith if we get dementia? And how can we as fellow believers support one another and…
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