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 believes spiritual care is much broader than any one faith or religion, and is of relevance to everyone.
FiOP Home top
Why we exist
Research has evidenced that the spiritual dimension is of great importance as we age. It guides person-centred care by understanding the inner person and their values, and to take this as the starting point for caring practice.
The challenge for older people is to make sense of life at a stage when loss and change occur more frequently and perhaps more painfully.
Malcolm Goldsmith, founder of Faith in Older People
FiOP Find Resources
Find resources
We have an extensive information library for Health and Social Care practitioners, Clergy/Pastoral Carers, Academics and Volunteers and Voluntary organisations working with older people
Footer
Current Projects
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:
Upcoming Events
There are no upcoming events at this time.
Latest news and blog
-
Tackling Loneliness and Isolation
9th January 2019
Written by Maureen O’Neill OBE, Director of Faith in Older …Read articleon Tackling Loneliness and Isolation -
3 of the Best Ways for Caregivers to Ensure Seniors’ Safety at Home
26th April 2018
This is a short article written by Richard Wright who …Read articleon 3 of the Best Ways for Caregivers to Ensure Seniors’ Safety at Home -
Aligning policy and practice
4th July 2016
In early June, Faith in Older People and the Scottish …Read articleon Aligning policy and practice