A report from CHRISTIANS ON AGEING from its September 2019 Conference; Being Old, Being Bold; living by faith, seeking truth, accepting challenge
Ageing
Roundtable: Ageing with Purpose and Passion
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?
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
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
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
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
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 […]
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