1807 - 2009 Over 200 Years Serving Older Christians

Our charity is based on the instruction in the Scripture verse Galatians 6:10 - to do good especially to the family of God. Our aim is still the same as it was in 1807 - to serve older Christians.

What's New?

IMPORTANT NEW MANAGEMENT VACANCIES
Check out the management opportunities at our assisted living scheme in Mirfield, West Yorkshire. 
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Turn the pages online
You can now read our Annual Report and our Quarterly Magazine online, in a page turning format that lets you zoom in and enlarge.  
For our Quarterly Magazine click here, and for the Annual Report click here.

Are Our Churches Ageist?
You often hear people saying that children are the future church. But God says that church is a family, with both young and old. He has planned a balance in the church so that the energies of the young benefit the elders, and the wisdom and experience of the elders benefit the young. A packed seminar at Christian Resources Exhibition heard Roger Hitchings give biblical principles and practical examples of how this is working in his, and some other churches. 
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The World, The Church and Older People, 2009
13^th October, London. The 2^nd conference in this important series. The theme is 'valuing older Christians' and speakers include Dr.James Grier and the Christian Institute. The first conference in this series in 2007 was oversubscribed, so book early! 
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Positive Responses to Dementia
practical responses in the home and practical responses in the church - plus Dr.James Grier speaking on the spiritual and ethical challenges Christians will face. 10^thOctober in Bradford, Yorkshire 
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Could it be dementia? Losing your mind doesn't mean losing your soul.
Reprinting in April! "A rare gem of a book..." Dr.Mark Stibbe, Chorleywood. "Poignant, powerful and practical...it's a must-read!" Lyndon Bowring, CARE. 
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~ Latest News ~

Contented Dementia - A book review by Louise Morse

A new book written by a British psychologist describes in secular terms methods of relating to sufferers that (unknowingly) espouse Christian principles. It's a book we recommend, together with our own, for its compassionate, practical insights. Caring for individuals in a way that builds their wellbeing can make a vast difference to their quality of life, including helping to maintain their unique personalities.

Read more, and leave your comments and questions on our discussion board. Click here