The resources listed here will help you and members of your congregation think and talk about what it means to die well—and to die as people with hope.

Many adults neglect to create wills and advance directives, but it’s important to make provision for your wishes about dying and the distribution of your estate.

According to the National Council on Aging, about 80 percent of older adults have at least one chronic disease, and 68 percent have at least two. But there are many things you and your church can do to help those who are struggling with pain and illness.

As life expectancy continues to climb in North America, many people in the third third of life are looking for ways to live well as they age—to stay healthy mentally and physically. 

A dementia diagnosis can be a shock. But understanding the disease better, through resources like those gathered here, can lead to increased quality of life both for persons with dementia and for those who love and care for them.

New studies show that from a third to a half of older adults are lonely, and that loneliness is more of a threat to their health than obesity can be. How might the church address this growing need?

This article shares resources for church leaders and the broader community that focus on walking with people through periods of grief and loss and helping them discover the power of lament.

The thoughtful resources in this article will help church leaders and others explore the epidemic of ageism in North America and begin to plan for change.

These resources explore the prevalence of divorce among people 55 and older and how the divorce of adult children affects their parents.

Parenting doesn't end when your child turns 18. These resources will help older adults parent their own adult children.