Growing Old Grace-fully was delighted to be invited to talk about our new Guide ‘Welcoming Older People – ideas for and from parishes’ at all three masses on the weekend of the 24th-25th June.  Thank you for making Rachel, our worker, so welcome.  Thank you to Fr Kieron for giving Rachel… Continue reading

Carers Week is an annual campaign by Carers UK to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. Carers Week 2017 will take place from Monday 12 to Sunday 18 June 2017. They are continuing the… Continue reading

By Anne Forbes, Trustee One November evening some years ago my 93-year old father fell in his bedroom, fracturing his hip and collar bone.  Excellent emergency care ensured that a week later, sitting up in hospital, he welcomed my daily visit and the local evening paper.  He was less pleased… Continue reading

Dementia Awareness Week 14th to 20th May – Inspired by this Growing Old Grace-fully, in partnership with Catholic Care http://www.catholic-care.org.uk/services/older-peoples-services/, invite you to arrange a Dementia Friends session for your parish.  Dementia Friends is a social action movement that is helping to change the way we think, speak and act… Continue reading

People from all over our Diocese and beyond joined together to explore together the content of Welcoming Older People: ideas for and from parishes at an evening launch reception at Leeds Church Institute on 4th May. Our new Parish Pack offers a wealth of spiritual and practical ideas to support… Continue reading

Do you care for, or support, someone living with dementia in England? Have they visited an A&E department, or been admitted to hospital in the past 2 years? If so, the University of Bradford and Alzheimer’s Society would like to hear about your experience For more information and to access the short survey… Continue reading

“The Church has a vital role in helping to counter the undervaluation of older people.  At a parish level, this means providing more opportunities for all generations to meet together and value one another.” +Right Reverend Marcus Stock, Bishop of Leeds   We are delighted that our Guide for parishes… Continue reading

Pippa Bonner is a trustee of Growing Old Grace-fully.   Pippa recently retired from hospice work in Leeds where she ran a bereavement service. Pippa has written a moving and illuminating personal reflection that is particularly relevant at this time.   “During Lent and Easter we are reminded of mortality, resurrection and eternal… Continue reading

Have you heard that this week is Dementia Prayer Week, spearheaded by Birmingham’s Pastoral Care Project? Bishop David McGough, Auxiliary Bishop of Birmingham says: “Prayer is one very powerful way of connecting with all concerned. Let us pray for and with those whose lives have been touched by dementia. In… Continue reading