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5 Ways to Grow Grateful Kids
Here are five great ways families can practice gratitude together, brought to you from the Dwell at Home series of resources for families and the Faith Practices Project.
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May 26, 2020
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Reopening Children's Ministry in a COVID-19 World
This resource will help your church ask the right questions as you plan for reopening your in-person children’s ministry.
April 9, 2020
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5 Big Questions to Ask About Your Children's Ministry
Whether you’re forming a new children’s ministry or reevaluating existing programming, it’s important to ask the right questions. This resource from Faith Formation Ministries will help you define your main purpose and goals.
February 25, 2020
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Introducing the Third Third of Life Toolkit
Introducing the Third Third of Life Toolkit from Faith Formation Ministries and Disability Concerns! This new FREE digital resource collection can help your church minister to and with people ages 55 and up.
January 23, 2020
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Resources on Dying Well and Planning Funerals
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.
January 23, 2020
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Organ Donation and the Right to Die: What Christians Should Consider
Although organ donation and right to die are very different issues, they both raise bioethical questions that Christians should consider. The resources gathered here can help navigate these issues.
January 23, 2020
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Understanding Advance Directives, Wills, and Power of Attorney
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.
January 23, 2020
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Recognizing Elder Abuse
Learning to recognize the signs of elder abuse and helping older adults make safe choices and understand their rights are two ways families and churches can help address this growing crisis.
January 23, 2020
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Living With Chronic Pain and Illness
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.
January 23, 2020
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Accommodating the Physical Challenges of Older Church Members
These resources will help you understand the changes and challenges of growing older and accommodating them so people of all ages can participate fully in your congregation and community.
January 23, 2020
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Self Care in the Third Third of Life
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.
January 23, 2020
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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.
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.
January 23, 2020
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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.
January 23, 2020
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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.