Spotlight Report: Embracing Age
People might think that care home residents can’t be lonely in a communal environment, but there’s a huge difference between being surrounded by others and having meaningful connections.
In fact, research shows that care home residents are twice as likely to feel severely lonely as older people living in the community.
Embracing Age
Is a Christian charity bringing joy and community connection to care home residents through trained volunteer befrienders and sending handmade cards, flowers and craft gifts.
The cards make a big difference, as one resident said, “they brighten my day … and I know I’m not alone.”
Could you offer some time to bring regular companionship to a local care home resident, or do you have creative skills to make cards or gifts either regularly or occasionally?
To find out more, please visit www.embracingage.org.uk or contact Jane: westsussex@embracingage.org.uk
For Christian carers:
Are you an unpaid carer for a loved one at home or in care?
Come and join Embracing Age to connect with others, share experiences, encourage one another, and pray together.
Online Zoom groups: Wednesday 7.15pm and Thursday 3pm
Weekly Message: For encouragement and news sent to your inbox
Facebook group: (private)
