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.
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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
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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
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New Learning Resource on dementia now available: download your copy today.
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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:
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