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There are lots of resources available to help ministers, preachers and worship leaders wanting to offer engaging worship for people in later life – whether that’s in church or when visiting local care homes or retirement communities. We’ve listed just a few of them to help you.

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Birthday celebrations at MHA Aigburth as resident turns 100 with intimate party 

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Let’s talk about older people’s housing this election 

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Delight as home manager at MHA Pennystone Court wins national award

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All smiles at MHA Stratton House following recent performance at CQC rating

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All aboard at MHA The Willows as new bus for staff and residents arrives

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What adult social care needs from the next government – do the manifestos deliver?

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Resident couple at MHA Montpellier Manor home celebrate 65th wedding anniversary

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Residents mingle with creepy crawlies and bullfrogs as they visit MHA Lauriston

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“Work hard, be happy and love more” secret to long life as resident at MHA Hartcliffe celebrates 102nd birthday

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Former pilot living at MHA The Homestead goes on trip down memory lane by visiting flight simulator

A care assistant sits with a resident in the garden.

Glossary of key terms

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Residents at Ipswich home singalong to war songs in memory of D-Day

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MHA Assisi Place resident celebrates 100th birthday with trip down memory lane

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MHA Westbury Grange creates memory tree for residents and staff with special messages

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“Sense of fulfilment” says deputy manager who celebrates 15 years at MHA Ryelands

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MHA Priceholme raises over £400 following spring fair

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Family of resident at MHA The Willows donates sports equipment so he can reconnect with his love for sport

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MHA Briar Hill House divulge in sweet treats to mark National Doughnut Week

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Granddaughter of former resident at MHA Amathea raises more than £2000 by walking 74 miles

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Contractors devote day to MHA Stones Place and become volunteers during gardening weekend

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MHA Pennystone Court celebrates completion of internal refurb with outdoor party in the sun

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Combatting loneliness in later life

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Senior care assistant at MHA Oak Manor braves the shave and raises more than £450

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Staff member at MHA Morel Court spends afternoon mingling with royals at Garden Party

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“Dedication to the job is key” as care assistant at MHA Hillside celebrates 10-year work anniversary

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Art lover at MHA The Homestead visits Ashmolean Museum as part of Seize the Day initiative

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Resident at MHA Mapplewell Manor celebrates 103rd birthday with two parties and a visit from the Mayor

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Care assistant started working in care after mums illness celebrates 10 year work anniversary at MHA The Herons

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Resident at MHA The Homestead celebrates 54th wedding anniversary with afternoon tea

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Resident at MHA Handsworth ‘danced the night away’ at The Mavericks concert

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Former Premier League player visits MHA Charnwood House along with special guest

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Welcome surprise at MHA Priceholme as furry friends come to visit residents

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Easter raffle at MHA Connell Court raises more than £200 for homes amenities fund

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Trip down memory lane for resident at MHA Pennystone Court as she visits former place of work

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Community defibrillator installed courtesy of MHA Langholme

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MHA launch Illustrated book to help children understand life in a care home

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Plenty to smile about at MHA Lauriston as they feature in top 20 homes in the country

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Four generations get together at MHA The Herons to celebrate residents 100th birthday

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Birthday celebrations at MHA Stones Place as resident celebrates 105th birthday

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Trip to the football for Villa fan as part of Seize the Day initiative

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“Some ups and downs” but will retire here says staff member at MHA Aigburth who celebrates 20 years’ service

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Combined service of more than 40 years for staff at MHA Briar Hill House

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Staff and residents all smiles at MHA Epworth Grange following Care Quality Commission inspection

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Son of famous resident at MHA Langholme “rocks” residents with musical performance

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MHA Sandygate all smiles after strong performance following Care Quality Commission inspection

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Chinese New Year celebrations at MHA Handsworth with handmade lanterns and trip to China

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Residents and staff at MHA Oak Manor create “cosy cups” for emergency services and external support as thank you

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MHA Stones Place gets residents planting their own fruit veg and herbs

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MHA Lauriston aims to become self-sustainable and encourages residents to grow their own food crops

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MHA Waterside House part of trial to encourage residents to grow fresh food

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MHA Stratton House trials residents to grow their own fruit veg and herbs with exciting growing kits

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All smiles at MHA Chapel Fields following strong performance in rating by Care Quality Commission

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Staff at MHA Lauriston all smiles after receiving maximum review rating score

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Well known locals unveil “Words of Wisdom” bench at MHA Langholme

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Residents look forward to pampering sessions as new beauty salon opens at MHA Handsworth

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Community rallies around and helps smash target of 100 cards for resident at MHA Connell Court for her birthday.

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Daughter of staff member at MHA Brookfield creates “process of ageing” portrait of resident

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“Have fun, stay active & keep young at heart” secret to a long life for resident at MHA Cromwell House

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