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.

For Care Homes

Mobilising an army of volunteers to befriend care home residents

For Churches

Equipping churches in their ministry amongst older people

For Carers

Providing opportunities for carers to chat and pray together

There are so many ways to get involved

Carers Connected on Premier Radio

We were delighted when Carers Connected was featured on Pam Rhodes "Hearts and Hymns"
​Premier Christian Radio show on Sunday 7th August.

Come and work for us

Could you be the person to help us pioneer Embracing Age in the Hampshire / West Sussex area?

Adopt a local care home

There are about 12,500 care homes across the UK and over 50,000 churches. We want to see each care home adopted by a local church, coming alongside residents in friendship and support.

NEW RESOURCES - The Making Moments Series

A short booklet with tips and techniques for enjoying quality time with a loved one with dementia
A list of recommended poems that your loved one with dementia might enjoy, with online links to each poem. 
Christian devotions to enjoy together with your loved one living with dementia.

Where we operate

Embracing Age operates across the UK, encouraging and supporting churches to adopt their local care home, and equipping them in their ministry amongst older people.

Carers Connected also operates across the UK as the weekly zoom gatherings are not bound by geography.

We also have regional areas where we employ Project Co-ordinators to mobilise volunteers for care homes across the area, currently Richmond upon Thames and the Isle of Wight, with a third area starting in 2022.

​Click below for more details. 
Connecting Care Home residents and their loved ones using Alexa
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.
A collection of resources on dementia

There are about 12,500 care homes for older people across the UK, and about 50,000 churches. We'd love to see each care home adopted by a local church with trained volunteers befriending residents. 

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