Source: Vatican Media Archbishop Bernadito Auza, Holy See Permanent Observer to the United Nations in New York, addressed a working group on the promotion and protection of the human rights of older persons on 15 April. "The promotion and protection of the human rights of older persons will be enhanced when they are advanced in the strength of youth, in the maturity of adulthood, in the vulnerability of illness, and in the weakness of the final moments of life," said … [Read more...]
Speaking Out
THESE ARE SOME OF THE THINGS WE WANT TO SAY Assisted Dying The Royal College of Physicians has recently adopted a position of neutrality on whether or not the law should be changed to allow a doctor to hasten a patient’s death in keeping with their expressed wishes. David Jolley, a member of Christian on Ageing Executive Committee, offers this comment: https://christiansonageing.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/67/2019/03/Assisted-dying.pdf Older people, depression and its … [Read more...]
Older people, depression and its treatment
Retired Professor in Old Age Psychiatry, David Jolley, and member of the Christians on Ageing Executive Committee has contributed to our Comment & Opinion pages on recent research into the treatment of depression and older people. You can read his reflection on this important issue here … [Read more...]
Older People in prison and smart tech
Christians on Ageing is delighted to note the continuing interest of The Guardian newspaper in the well-being of older prisoners. This is an issue our organisation has been investigating for the last few years. We have recently developed contacts with two prisons providing specialist care for older prisoners including HMP Wymott, which is mentioned in a report (6 March 2019) by Sarah Johnson: How smart tech is giving ageing prisoners a lifeline It is well worth reading and we would be very … [Read more...]
Centre for Theology & Justice
Christians on Ageing has applied to become an Associate Partner in the Centre for Theology & Justice - Connecting Faith and Action. Information about the Centre can be found by linking to the website http://www.theologyjustice.org … [Read more...]
Prison Reform
Bishop Richard Moth, the lead Catholic Bishop for Prisons, has welcomed the comments of Prisons Minister Rory Stewart MP, who said that jail sentences of fewer than six months should be scrapped. The number of prisoners has doubled since the 1990s and around 60% of short term prisoners re-offend within one year of their release. The Minister said that "very short" jail terms were "long enough to damage you and not long enough to heal you". Mr Stewart said that such a move would create more … [Read more...]
Partners seeking the Common Good
News from 'Together for the Common Good' - an organisation we hope you support Extract from "Together for the Common Good Newsletter" http://www.togetherforthecommongood.co.uk Events for people across the churches building the Common Good 23 February 2019 The Exceptional Case: reflecting on the Legacy of Ken Leech A day conference to reflect on the theology of Ken Leech with a particular emphasis on London. Speakers: Rt Revd Jonathan Clark, Bishop of Croydon, The Ven Stephen … [Read more...]
