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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

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Being Old, Being Bold

Posted on 14th November 2019

A report from CHRISTIANS ON AGEING from its September 2019 Conference;  Being Old, Being Bold; living by faith, seeking truth, accepting challenge

Roundtable: Ageing with Purpose and Passion

Posted on 6th May 2019

The aim of the roundtable was to provide an opportunity to consider what we understood as ageing well, why the spiritual dimension matters and to produce some action points. It was an informal programme with presentations and discussion. FiOP previously held a very stimulating and informative roundtable on the Theology of Ageing which will also […]

Can Theology be Practical?

Posted on 17th April 2019

This was the question we addressed in a Roundtable discussion in October 2018 with presentations from distinguished speakers and questions posed from an invited group of participants.  Our  speakers included Professor John Swinton, Aberdeen University Dr Peter Kevern, Associate Professor at Staffordshire University In relation to the question, they addressed the issue of whether theology […]

Eat Well – A guide for older people in Scotland

Posted on 20th February 2019

Information and practical advice on maintaining a healthy diet in later life. Guide: https://www.eatwellagewell.org.uk/images/AGEeatwell2018WEB.pdf

Understanding Malnutrition and What You Can Do

Posted on 20th February 2019

Recognise the signs and symptoms of not eating enough and how to prevent malnutrition. Leaflet: https://www.eatwellagewell.org.uk/images/NewLeaflet.pdf

Eat Well Age Well

Posted on 20th February 2019

Eat Well Age Well offers support and resources on preventing malnutrition in older people across Scotland. Website: www.eatwellagewell.org.uk

Care Homes: Then, Now and the Uncertain Future

Posted on 21st November 2018

Care home services (across both nursing and residential care settings) have a fundamentally important strategic role to play in creating a person-centred, rights-based pathway of care and support fit for Scotland’s citizens in the 21st century. Not only do these services deliver care and support to some of our most vulnerable citizens, but they also […]

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Posted on 3rd August 2017

A key resource on spiritual care relating to dementia, ageing and palliative care.

Christians on Ageing

Posted on 3rd August 2017

A key resource on church, spirituality, worship.

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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:

  • Dementia care and faith communities
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Upcoming Events

  1. The Malcolm Goldsmith Lecture 2021

    11th May - 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
  2. We Need to Talk About Death and Dying

    20th May - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

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  • Death and dying – how much information can people stand?

    5th April 2021
    At work, I think about death and dying a lot.  …Read articleon Death and dying – how much information can people stand?
  • Permission to meet your needs!

    22nd March 2021
    In times like these it is easy to feel low …Read articleon Permission to meet your needs!
  • Christians on Ageing – Origins and vision

    1st March 2021
    Christians on Ageing – originally Christian Council on Ageing – …Read articleon Christians on Ageing – Origins and vision
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