Working with Older People

The Gift of Years - resourcing the spiritual journey of older people. A comprehensive website for those working with older people, including an in-depth look at Anna Chaplaincy.

Pilgrim's Friend Society supports older people and tries to shape the issues affecting them. Their website  offers some useful resources.

Two prayers used by Debbie Thrower in her chaplaincy work with older people

The Long Goodbye, a poem for her mother by Jane Craw from Salisbury Diocese.

Useful books

The Gift of Years Resource Page recommends an in-depth collection of books on the issues around spirituality and older people.

• Grove Books offers the following titles:
• Reaching the Saga Generation: Fresh Expressions of church for ageing baby-boomers By Chris Harrington.
• Using Film with Older People by Stephen Kurt
• Evangelism for Older People by Peggy Boynes
• Faith in Older People by Robin Rolls