Category: News

How ‘the One Who Sees’ changes a bad place to a blessing

I’ve learnt something today that has blessed me hugely, so I thought I’d pass it on to bless you too. It’s a story of God’s grace and wonderful ways, and how He can transform a ‘bad place’ of despair into a place of blessing. You’ll remember Sarah and Hagar and their sons, Isaac and Ishmael, and how Hagar was sent away by Abraham because Ishmael mocked Isaac at the boy’s weaning ceremony (Genesis 21). Not just light teasing; the word indicates intense derision.

February 19, 2019

How a robot could help care for Aunt Maud

We heard from a couple who were having a tough time trying to support an elderly aunt with dementia. She enjoyed living alone in her

January 16, 2019

What makes us happy?

In his book, ‘Happy Ever After’, behavioural scientist Professor Paul Dolan says that we’ve been ‘lied to’ about what makes us happy. Speaking with Andrew

January 9, 2019

Ruined Christmas gravy? Or exploding bananas?

Imagine; every Christmas morning, for years and years, you’ve been up before the rest of the family, making sure everything is as it should be.

December 18, 2018

The secret of church-going and longevity

A number of studies have shown that people who go to church tend to live significantly longer than those who don’t. And a leading professor

December 2, 2018

WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

After a talk or workshop people sometimes ask questions (or will send an email later) that are not easy to answer, because so much depends

November 30, 2018

The best way of reaching shy, lonely older people.

Christmas is a great time for showing the love of God and telling the salvation story. It’s when you’ll see people who don’t normally come

November 28, 2018

Christmas, when YOU are more precious than gold

A couple saved up all year to be able to attend a friend’s wedding in a different part of the country. The invitation had said

November 27, 2018

Church groups lower your risk of chronic illness.

A little stress is not a bad thing. A looming deadline is guaranteed to get me writing, and a little stress, now and then, boosts

October 29, 2018

Little things that banish loneliness

Listening to the program on BBC radio four about loneliness this morning was very interesting. I stopped and took notes. Loneliness is a big and

October 9, 2018

Grandparents – one of the reasons God planned old age.

Grandparents are GOOD for their grandchildren. Most of us know this, of course, as do our bank managers, but now it’s official. ‘Research shows that

September 21, 2018

Can robots be good for people with dementia?

If you were visiting your mother with dementia in her care home, how would you feel if you found her having an animated conversation with

September 7, 2018

Health inducing holidays on prescription

It always seemed to me that one of the daftest reasons for taking a holiday was to ‘get away from it all’. I used to

September 2, 2018

Dementia patients in hospital suffering in silence

Almost half of people admitted to hospital over the age of 70 will have dementia, according to Dr Liz Sampson, of the Marie Curie Palliative

August 30, 2018

Love is stronger than dementia

‘There is so much good in this world, and it starts with simple acts of kindness,’ writes Julie, who moved in with her father when

August 28, 2018

Tips for avoiding isolation

Avoiding Isolation is the Key for Seniors to Have a Happy Life, is the headline of a sensible little piece in the Chicago Herald recently.

August 24, 2018

Government funding for luxury developments for elderly

I thought I was dreaming when I read the headline, ‘Elderly should be housed in luxury developments with spas to keep them out of care

August 16, 2018

More silver heads could herald a new golden era

In fifty years’ time there will be more than 20 million people over the age of 65 in the UK, according to the Office for

August 14, 2018

Top tips for keeping seniors cool in this heatwave

It’s a long, hot summer this year, and we all want to keep cool. It’s especially important for older people. In the heat wave that

July 25, 2018

Refresh your strength with respite care this summer

Christine and Colin Raggett had been missionaries in Botswana for many years when they contacted us through our website, www.pilgrimsfriend.org.uk, asking if any of our

July 22, 2018