We will have a hard time making an impact in elder care if we don’t re-examine some of the stereotypes that often influence the way we perceive the people we care for.

The Rest Home Volunteer Chaplains are an interdenominational group, trained by the Nelson Diocese to serve the entire rest home community. Eight new rest home chaplains graduated yesterday afternoon.

Hello everyone! This week I started my role in the Nelson Diocese as ministry coordinator for older persons services.

Rita Bell isn’t spending retirement on cruise ships – she’s serving her community with compassion and quiet faith. From church to the streets of Wakefield, Rita shows that everyday acts of kindness can be powerful expressions of mission.

Jan Northfield has faithfully led rest home chaplaincy across Nelson and Waimea, doubling the number of volunteers and offering care and hope to many. As she steps down this May, we honour her ministry and the love she’s shared so generously.