We help older people to live fulfilled later lives through residential care homes and housing schemes, and resource the church to support older people.
Lovely afternoon visiting @PilgrimsFS home in #kent - gd to meet Sid and then delighted to join activities session run by amazing Susan and her growing team of volunteers - thanks to everyone for such a warm welcome @NCFCareForum#forpeoplenotforprofit@NcfVictoria
What can we do about social care? We're delighted to share this exclusive interview with @vicrayner from @NCFCareForum from the latest edition of The Pilgrims' Magazine. Read it here:
https://t.co/R5OPT2k4Iq
#socialcare#aging
As part of our Getting Real About Getting Older campaign, Alexandra Davis, our Director of Marketing & Communications, has written a piece for @thetimes
https://t.co/GI3bNUfbaC
"If you don't like where you are, then do something about it." Wise words from Stella, shared as part of our Getting Real about Getting Older campaign. To find out more, see: https://t.co/Mm50s4QScF
#GRGO#agepositivity
๐น๐ฑ"I found it was getting a burden not a delight."
For Eric, giving up his garden was a big part of accepting the reality of growing older. But he's found a way to keep his green fingers exercised...
Watch his video: https://t.co/Mm50s4QScF
#GettingRealaboutGettingOlder
What advice would you give school leavers? Our family members at #LuffHouse spent some time discussing as school has ended for another year! #SchoolLeaversHour
๐ฝ๏ธMarian moved to Uganda to be a missionary when she was 50, and shares her story about feeling useful in later life. Watch her video on our #GettingRealAboutGettingOlder hub: https://t.co/Mm50s4QScF
#agepositive
When it comes to growing older, many of us agree that looking after our physical health is important.
As part of our campaign Getting Real About Getting Older, we commissioned some research from YouGov.
Read more about what we discovered here: https://t.co/a42bGAo8wR
#ageingwell
Last week our family members at #MilwardHouse had scarves to play with and also to use during their chair exercises. They enjoyed feeling the different fabrics and looking at the patterns. #Carehomes
๐ฝ๏ธAlan faces physical limitations every day. Nonetheless, he can say, "I'm a very happy man." As part of our #GettingRealaboutGettingOlder campaign, we asked Alan how he's learned to cope. To watch the video, head to our GRGO hub: https://t.co/Mm50s4QScF
#overcomingchallenges
As part of our campaign #GettingRealaboutGettingOlder, we commissioned some research from YouGov around preparing for older age. Eric encourages you to talk everything through. Watch his video here: https://t.co/LIPcoeY8Xb
#PositiveAttitude#prepping
Could it be time for a Mid-life MOT?
As part of our #GettingRealaboutGettingOlder campaign, Alexandra Davis has been sharing why it's important to give some serious thought to ageing in this article for @Christianitymag:
https://t.co/IV4AhVwVDv
Where to live in later life is a much-deliberated topic. Stella took the decision to make a move, and has been empowered by it. Find out about her experience with our video: https://t.co/Mm50s4Qkn7
#Gettingrealaboutgettingolder#agepositive
Good point well made ๐. Music can greatly enhance the quality of life for older people. Here's some top tips from us on helping older people enjoy music:
https://t.co/3sIPWObXwl
It's Care Home Open Wk from 26 June โ 2 July @ChampioningCare
In celebration, our Director was interviewed by @Caring_Times & highlighted the fantastic work of @LiveMusicNowUK, as well as the need for a system-wide approach to creativity within care homes https://t.co/sr747N9t4q
Louise Morse, speaker and author for Pilgrims' Friend Society, has some tips for how to adopt a positive mindset about getting older, including ways to reduce the risk of developing dementia.
Read the article: https://t.co/KEMw8OqAsD
54% of 40-60-year-olds are afraid of getting older. Why? @TWRuk invited our team members Alexandra Davis & Louise Morse on to talk through the research, commissioned from YouGov for our #GettingRealaboutGettingOlder campaign.
Listen in: https://t.co/TlE3i1NncB
#agepositive
David Leeโs Nan Pauline used to tell him stories, but now she has dementia, itโs David who is recounting her adventures back to her.
He made this beautiful film for a university project, but also for his family. Thank you for sharing. ๐
๐ฝ๏ธWatch the video...
As part of our Getting Real About Getting Older campaign, 85-y-o Eric has been sharing his advice on preparing for later life. Head to our GRGO hub to see what Eric has to say: https://t.co/Mm50s4Qkn7
#Gettingrealaboutgettingolder#positivethinking