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Mission StatementFaith in Older People aims to celebrate the lives of older people, supporting the spiritual care of older people and their families.Our PurposeWe work to increase understanding of the spiritual dimension in the care of older people and their families by using a network of organisations throughout Scotland.There are many definitions of spiritual but central to all of them is “developing an understanding of what gives meaning to peoples’ lives”. For some this might include relationships with family and friends, or encompass creativity, (art, music etc.) whilst for others religion may be important.We often speak of “having our spirits lifted” of being in “good spirits” or of “spirited people”. This is reflected in the World Health Organisation’s definition of health and well-being as encompassing body, mind and spirit”.FiOP’s work enables people to become more attuned to the spiritual values of compassion, wisdom, truth, beauty, kindness and courage which relates to the growing emphasis within our health and social care services to recognize spiritual care as an intrinsic part of compassionate care.Faith in Older People is a registered charity SC 038225and is a Company Limited by Guarantee with charitable status No SC 322915
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NEWSLETTER
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In this issue:-
Keeping the Spirit Alive
From the 3rd Age to the 4th Age - The Breakpoint
The Power of Music
Looking to the Future
NHS Commitment
The Spiritual Challenge of Dementia
Introducing the Ca(I)re Project
