Older than......

I've been to two of the Ministry to Older People sessions.
The first was OK but- a dreadful presentation by a 'typical' County Councillor - I know there must be good, humble and caring councillors, but this one wasn't!
Somewhat depressing to realise that the people we elect really are only interested in making the books balance - even more depressing to realise that they have no option.

The second session was altogether different and apart from a major hiccough in the timing of the afternoon, was fantastic.
We heard from five people who are really making a difference in their communities through various ways of 'doing' ministry for Older People.
A nurse who is involved with medications, a community scheme in Felixstowe, a community event for a rural village, Parish Nursing in a group of remote rural parishes, and finally, Holiday at Home - a kind of 'Holiday Club' for older people - which sounds amazing, particularly for those of us with aging congregations.
Which brings me to my query about what 'Older' means - I was the youngest one at the session - except for the Nurse - and was somewhat dismayed to discover that the Holiday at Home scheme targets the over 55yr old! And there was me thinking I was still only Middle Aged!