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Using Technology to Enhance Life as We Age
Technology can enhance the life of older adults, who often deal with isolation, loss of mobility, and loneliness.
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January 23, 2020
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Understanding Dementia
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.
January 23, 2020
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Depression in Older Adults
Depression in older adults can sometimes be difficult to recognize, and frequently it can be confused with mild dementia or grief. These resources will help family members and others detect depression in older adults.
January 23, 2020
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Loneliness and Aging
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?
January 23, 2020
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Downsizing in the Third Third of Life
How do you fit a lifetime of memories into half the space—or less? The resources in this article offer suggestions for ways to approach the huge task of downsizing—and to feel good about doing it.
January 23, 2020
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Grief, Loss, and the Power of Lament in the Third Third of Life
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.
January 23, 2020
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How People in the Third Third of Life Reflect on Aging
Though aware of the losses they face, people ages 55 and above reflect on the importance of attitude, of keeping their eyes on God, and of remaining connected to other people.
January 23, 2020
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Cultural Stereotypes About Aging
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.
January 23, 2020
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When Children and Spouses Become Caregivers
This article offers ideas for how to support both the older adults in your congregation who need care and those who provide care for them.
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Divorce in the Third Third of Life
These resources explore the prevalence of divorce among people 55 and older and how the divorce of adult children affects their parents.
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Essentials for Christian Grandparents
These resources help you explore your role as a Christian grandparent—including how you might contribute to the faith formation of your grandchildren.
January 23, 2020
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Parenting Adult Children
Parenting doesn't end when your child turns 18. These resources will help older adults parent their own adult children.
January 23, 2020
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The Empty Nest and Other Family Adjustments in the Third Third of Life
The resources gathered here offer good advice to older adults facing family transitions and to those who walk with them through grief and stress.
January 23, 2020
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What’s Your Legacy?
Older adults wonder how they'll be remembered and what lasting good they'll leave behind. These resources help people in the third third of life consider their legacy in fresh ways.
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Vocation and Calling in the Third Third of Life
Vocation is about what God calls us to do, what we love to do, and what we're passionate about. These resources help older adults think about vocation in later life.
January 23, 2020
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Reimagining Vocation in Retirement
These resources encourage older adults to rethink their concept of retirement and reimagine their vocation in the third third of life.
January 23, 2020
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Honoring and Respecting Older Church Members
Here are some ideas for how to recognize the treasure of the older people in our church community and value their contributions.
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Including Older Adults in Intergenerational Community
The resources gathered here will give you ideas for how to create a fully intergenerational church family in which all members belong.
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Baptismal Identity and the Third Third of Life
These resources will challenge you as individuals and as a church community to explore what baptismal identity means in all of life’s seasons, especially in the life of those ages 55 and up.
January 23, 2020
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Celebrating the Milestones of the Third Third of Life
Learn how your church can celebrate important milestones in the lives of people ages 55 and up with these helpful resources.
January 23, 2020
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Devotional Resources and Spiritual Practices for People in the Third Third of Life
The later years of life often bring unique spiritual challenges. These devotional resources and faith practices are particularly helpful for people ages 55 and over.
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Understanding the Population Shift in Today’s Congregations
Learn how the growing number of senior citizens in North America is changing the demographics of the church.
January 23, 2020
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Ministering to and With People in the Third Third of Life
These resources will help you become better acquainted with the Boomer generation and with the opportunities and challenges of ministry to and with those ages 55 and above.
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Books, Curricula, and Other Growth Opportunities for Older Adults
These books, studies, and other resources help older adults explore some of the challenges and possibilities of faith in the third third of life.
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5 Ways to Pray With Kids
Prayer is an anytime and anywhere conversation with God—no fancy words required! Here are five tips from the Dwell at Home series of resources for families.