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.
November 2024 marks 10 years since we began!
Join our Big 10 Challenge and help more older care home residents like Rose to enjoy regular companionship and connection over the next decade
You can take part by doing your own fundraiser or donating directly - together we can build a world where older people are valued, connected and full of hope.
The Big 10 for 10 QuizDownload our 10 for 10 Quiz now - with 10 rounds, it will keep you entertained as individuals or in groups over this Christmas season.
A fun-filled general knowledge quiz with rounds including history, famous landmarks, Christmas anagrams, sport, music and geography. To mark our 10th Birthday, we're suggesting a £10 donation to help even more residents enjoy regular companionship in our second decade. If you prefer to give £5 instead, please use the discount code listed on the shop page. Send us your answers for a chance to win a £25 John Lewis voucher. All money raised will support the work of Embracing Age. |
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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.
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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