Radio 4 hosted a discussion programme last week about our ageing world which raised many interesting questions, including at what age can we really be said to be old. The discussion was led by Professor Sarah Harper, a gerontologist, and Bishop Richard Holloway of Edinburgh and you can hear it… Continue reading
The impression we often get from the media is that older people are a burden on society. Parishes can highlight how their wisdom, experience and prayers can help us all to appreciate the gift of life. Read the full Parish Practice article by Growing Old Grace-fully’s project co-ordinator, Rachel Walker, here:… Continue reading
Dr Georgina Binnie, Impact and Research Fellow (Writing Back Project) at the University of Leeds’ School of English is looking for older Yorkshire residents to be pen pals with University of Leeds students. All costs are covered and letters are sent via the School of English at the University of Leeds. Pen… Continue reading
Rachel Walker from Growing Old Grace-fully and Rachel Beedle from Catholic Care Older People’s Services led a short session to explore how the parish of Blessed John Henry Newman might continue to celebrate the gifts of older people, as well as support people in some of the challenges that may… Continue reading
Ann West, a trustee, writes “I have a dream that one day, older people will not have to sky dive, run marathons, complete a bucket list, rely on cosmetic surgery , or Viagra, in order to be admired, valued or just to keep up.” You can read more about Ann’s… Continue reading
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
