Caritas Social Action Network - representing all dioceses in England & Wales - has produced a Report and Resource for Parishes on the way in which the Catholic Church, and others, can and should respond to a growing older population. It does not just deal with need but outlines the opportunities that come with growing older. Read the Report here: Care in Time This is the press release issued for the launch of the Report. 6th December 2019 On 4 December 2019, two major new … [Read more...]
Recent Deaths/Inspiring Lives
Looking through the hail of political hype and crossfire ahead of the December 12th election, here are some stories of the week which bring us closer to people and values, include reflections on deaths of individuals. Doctor Sir Jonathan Miller has been part of our lives since Beyond the Fringe and all that followed from the 1960s in the arts, culture and a determination to be honest. He openly shared his diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and gave time and talent to supporting voluntary work … [Read more...]
Radio Sheffield asks Questions
On Sunday 22 September 2019, a couple of days before our Conference, we were fortunate to get a slot on Radio Sheffield's Sunday morning programme. David Jolley, vice-Chair and one of the speakers at the conference, was in conversation with Sarah Major about the topics which were discussed at the conference. You can listen to the interview here: … [Read more...]
House of Lords Inquiry
House of Lords asks about illness-free later life The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee's inquiry on ageing, science, technology and healthy living sought evidence from interested parties by September 20th this year https://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/lords-select/science-and-technology-committee/news-parliament-2017/ageing-inquiry-launch/ The invitation noted the continued increase in life expectation in the UK but suggested that the added years … [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 Speaking Out pages on recent research into the treatment of depression and older people. You can read his reflection on this important issue here … [Read more...]
Funerals without Ceremony
Co-operative FuneralCare has recently publicised the growing popularity of no-frills cremations: no ceremony, no mourners, low cost. It cites the growing popularity of events celebrating the life of a dead person being held at a time and place unconnected with the funeral. It suggests that this will provide an alternative to traditional religious and secular funeral ceremonies. It also refers to the significant saving in costs compared to standard funerals. It has now published (August 2018) … [Read more...]
