Enabling a better understanding of the importance of the spiritual dimension to the well-being of older people
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. (Dated 30th March 2020)
Would you find it useful to have a non-judgemental space to talk?
Would it help to offload some of the emotional and isolating impact of the current situation?
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
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
New Learning Resource on dementia now available: download your copy today.
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:
There are no upcoming events at this time.