What we do and why
Embracing Age is a Christian charity working towards a world where older people are valued, connected and full of hope, by combatting loneliness, mobilising volunteers, equipping churches and speaking out.
Where we operate
National Outreach
Embracing Age operates across the UK by supporting informal carers, and equipping churches in their ministry amongst older people.
Regional projects
We also have regional areas where our Project Co-ordinators mobilise volunteers to bring joy and companionship to care home residents across those areas - currently Richmond upon Thames, the Isle of Wight, Hampshire and West Sussex. Click on an image to visit that area's page.
Embracing Age is thrilled to announce that our poetry competition is BACK for 2025!
This year we are inviting aspiring poets aged over 50 to explore the profound theme of "Faith in Ageing." We want to celebrate the wisdom, resilience, and spiritual depth that often
accompany the journey of growing older.
This year we are inviting aspiring poets aged over 50 to explore the profound theme of "Faith in Ageing." We want to celebrate the wisdom, resilience, and spiritual depth that often
accompany the journey of growing older.
Spring Quiz - news coming soon!Thank you to everyone who took part in our fun-filled All Age Spring Quiz, and helped raise vital funds to support our work bringing connection to older care home residents and unpaid carers.
We're busy marking the entries and will release the answer sheet and winners shortly! |
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You could help us receive £1,000All you need to do is nominate us for the Benefact Group's Movement for Good Awards via the button below. Our details have been pre-filled so it'll take you less than a minute.
£1,000 would make a huge difference to enabling even more older care home residents and informal carers to enjoy companionship and support through our projects. The more nominations we get, the greater our chance of receiving an award, so please spread the word to your friends and family. Thank you!! |
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Connecting Care Home residents and their loved ones using Alexa
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Alexa devices can be a great way to help residents and their relatives stay connected, especially when visiting is restricted. When the resident has an Alexa speaker set up in their room a relative can use it like a hands free phone and "drop in" on the resident to have a chat.
This is particularly helpful for residents who might struggle with using a phone, or if relatives are having to ring on the care home phone to get in touch. Once the Alexa is set up it does not require any supervision from staff, freeing up staff time, and helping relatives to stay connected with ease.
This is particularly helpful for residents who might struggle with using a phone, or if relatives are having to ring on the care home phone to get in touch. Once the Alexa is set up it does not require any supervision from staff, freeing up staff time, and helping relatives to stay connected with ease.
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