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James Houston Center for Faith and Successful Aging

This week's blog written my Michael Parker, Executive Director at the James Houston Center for Faith and Successful Aging; read it here https://www.faithinolderpeople.org.uk/james-houston-center-for-faith-and-successful-aging/

James Houston Center for Faith and Successful Aging James Houston Center for Faith and Successful Aging Posted on 2nd July 2020 Dear Scottish and English friends I am so grateful to Maureen for this giving me this chance to share some thoughts about the James Houston Center for Faith and Successful Aging (www.jameshoustoncenter.com). But before I do,...

Faith in Older People – Enabling a better understanding of the importance of the spiritual dimension to the well-being of older people

HUMAN RIGHTS - this week's blog written by Maureen O'Neill - "Our current situation with Covid -19 raises many fears and anxieties about our future and that for our friends and families. We are concerned about the impact of the virus itself but also what it means to us as a society in making decisions about what activities we can do, how care and resources will be made available, what choices are health and social care staff being asked to make and how policy guidance is developed. We are given a lot of information, but it does not always instil confidence." … to read more, visit https://www.faithinolderpeople.org.uk/human-rights/

Faith in Older People – Enabling a better understanding of the importance of the spiritual dimension to the well-being of older people

We hope you are finding our current range of weekly blogs interesting ….. read them at www.fiop.org.uk

Read our latest blog written by Jenny Henderson: Spare a thought for people affected by dementia and their families - available at www.fiop.org.uk

Two blogs today available on our website www.faithinolderpeople.org.uk
- Rainbows, written by the Rev Liz O'Ryan, Rector, Holy Trinity, Haddington and Reflections on a ‘Jeely’ Bag, a table and the people in our lives written by Bob Rendall, Chairman, Faith in Older People - thoughts for today and reflections …..

Dear Friends
We hope that you are keeping well and that you have the support that you need in these difficult times.
Sadly, we have taken the decision, in line with the guidance from the UK and Scottish Governments, that we should postpone all our events for the next two months.
We will continue to update you via our website and Facebook sites.
We aim to add new blogs to our website on a regular basis as well as issue regular short newsletters.
With best wishes, from everyone at Faith in Older People

Faith in Older People – Enabling a better understanding of the importance of the spiritual dimension to the well-being of older people

SOME FORTHCOMING EVENTS for 2020 ...
Talking About Mental Health
The Malcolm Goldsmith Lecture
The Power of Music for people with dementia and their carers
VISIT www.faithinolderpeople.org.uk for further information and booking details

Faith in Older People – Enabling a better understanding of the importance of the spiritual dimension to the well-being of older people

Faith in Older People – Enabling a better understanding of the importance of the spiritual dimension to the well-being of older people

We wish you a happy 2020 ….. visit www.fiop.org.uk to read our first blog of the year.

Faith in Older People – Enabling a better understanding of the importance of the spiritual dimension to the well-being of older people

Why rights and why now?

READ more of Lucy Mulvagh's blog, "Why rights and why now?" … I’m delighted to be asked to write for FIOP about the importance of taking a human rights based approach to policy development. Anyone who knows me, knows that this is by far one of my favourite subjects! Lucy is Director of Policy and Communications, Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE)
https://www.faithinolderpeople.org.uk/why-rights-and-why-now/

faithinolderpeople.org.uk Why rights and why now? Posted on 2nd September 2019 I’m delighted to be asked to write for FIOP about the importance of taking a human rights-based approach to policy development. Anyone who knows me, knows that this is by far one of my favourite subjects! But why write about rights, and why now?...

Faith in Older People – Enabling a better understanding of the importance of the spiritual dimension to the well-being of older people

Read our latest blog - "Just Take a Tablet ...‘Too many older people are given antidepressants instead of therapy’" - now on our website at www.faithinolderpeople.org.uk

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Faith in Older People – Enabling a better understanding of the importance of the spiritual dimension to the well-being of older people

Our latest blog, written by Maureen O'Neill - "Should Spiritual Care be Everyone's Business?" - is now available to read on our website www.faithinolderpeople.org.uk

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Faith in Older People – Enabling a better understanding of the importance of the spiritual dimension to the well-being of older people

Visit our website for details of our forthcoming events:
ONE STEP AT A TIME - building a supportive environment for people with dementia and their families in church communities Tuesday 17 September 2019
BUILDING AND SUSTAINING COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITIES - the role of churches in supporting people with end of life matters. Wednesday 27 November 2019
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CANCELLED DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES OUT WITH OUR CONTROL. THE CONFERENCE - Building and Sustaining Compassionate Communities - WILL BE RE-SCHEDULED LATER IN 2019.

THE POWER OF MUSIC for people with dementia and their carers

THE POWER OF MUSIC for people with dementia and their carers - the next workshop takes place at the Mercure Hotel Aberdeen on Friday 24 May 2019. For further details or to book please visit https://www.faithinolderpeople.org.uk/event/the-power-of-music-for-people-with-dementia-and-their-carers/

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faithinolderpeople.org.uk There is a growing awareness among both families and professionals that spiritual care is an essential component of holistic, person-centre care. FiOP has developed a range of projects to address today’s challenges:

We are very excited to announce the launch of our new learning resource for faith communities to build a more supportive environment for people with dementia and their families.

Download your copy today from our website http://bit.ly/FiOP_OneStep or email us at [email protected]

It's the middle of the week, anyone need a pick me up?!

This week we bring you the Blog post 'Santa's Lost His Breeks' by Bob Rendal. Enjoy! http://bit.ly/FiOP_Blog

Today's Blog post by Bob Rendall 'Belonging is a Choice' - Most of us choose to belong and our sense of belonging can be as varied as our unique individuality.
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Today we are excited to feature a guest blog from Danielle at Eat Well Age Well!

Check out the post 'Is Our Diet Culture Damaging for Older People?' on our website http://bit.ly/FiOP_Blog

Hello Scotland! Today's blog 'The Shattered Diamond' comes from our Chairperson Bob Rendall.

And if you haven't already had a chance, don't forget to check out last weeks blog 'Beautiful Hearts' from Simon Jaquet.

New updates coming to you weekly! http://bit.ly/FiOP_Blog

Keep an eye out for our new blogs coming your way!

This week we look at 'Compassionate Communities' by Rebecca Patterson - Scottish Partnership on Palliative Care http://bit.ly/2TnWQXe

With a refreshed new year, comes a fresh new blog post!

Our Director Maureen O'Neill speaks to Loneliness and Isolation, something felt by many of us but especially over the holidays. http://bit.ly/Blog_Loneliness

The Chairman and Trustees of Faith in Older People are delighted to congratulate Maureen O'Neill, Director, on news that she has been awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours. This well deserved award is for her many years of service to older people and the Voluntary Sector.

Maureen says that she is excited and deeply humbled by the award.

Faith in Older People have long recognised Maureen's skill, dedication and exceptional leadership ability in every aspect of her caring work for the charity and its beneficiaries. We are sure that many other Voluntary Sector groups who continue to benefit from her knowledge and experience will be happy to join us in congratulating her.

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Tomorrow is the big day! Are you coming?

Mental Health is a vitally important conversation, join us tomorrow for the Annual Malcolm Goldsmith Lecture as we welcome Dr Joe Morrow CBE QC, President of the Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland

Wine Reception with delicious refreshments to follow. Best of all it is a free event!

We are delighted to announce that we are now able to offer the annual Malcolm Goldsmith Lecture COMPLIMENTARY!

It will be an inspiring night with Dr Joe Morrow CBE QC, President of the Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland.

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We have a new workshop coming up on November 15th in Glasgow. We hope to see you there!

You are warmly invited to join us in this workshop where we will have the opportunity to spend time together in a safe environment, exploring and sharing experiences as well as learning from each other around the experience of end of life care.

Email [email protected] for registration

Join us on November 8th for the Annual Malcolm Goldsmith Lecture! Email [email protected] for registration