DIY E11 Pastoral Care with older people

This module will explore some of the basics of pastoral care with older people. Participants will work together to develop guidelines for effective pastoral contact with older people and those caring for them. Anyone who undertakes pastoral visiting will benefit from this module, in particular Elders and others in the Congregation who are recognised as pastoral visitors. The Church Council has oversight of pastoral care for all members of a congregation, and responsibility for relevant policies and guidelines including the safety of all people involved. This module builds on other DIY modules in Congregational Leadership, including: • E3 Communication Issues for Elders • E4 Grief Care • E5 The Ministry of Elder: Pastoral Visitor • E6 The Ministry of Elder: Crisis care