The impression we often get from the media is that older people are a burden on society. Parishes can highlight how their wisdom, experience and prayers can help us all to appreciate the gift of life. Read the full Parish Practice article by Growing Old Grace-fully’s project co-ordinator, Rachel Walker, here:
The Tablet The blessings of ageing, 020917issue
We are sorry that The Tablet editors added in the phrase “ people suffering from dementia”. This is a phrase Growing Old Grace-fully would not use. Many people living with dementia have asked that they are never referred to as “suffering with dementia” as they feel that this defines them entirely by their condition. They prefer the term ‘living with’ or ‘affected by’ dementia. Words do matter in helping us to see the person and not the condition.