BKH03019C1
ADULT CHILDREN CARING FOR
THEIR PARENTS
Rhea, John I.
This guide is designed to help adult children who have the
responsibility for caring for parents at the time when the
parents can no longer take care of themselves. Sections
on: "Forces That Impact Lifestyle Changes In Older
Persons, The Adult Child, The Parent, The Older Adult
(Parent) As a Part of the Family." Plus copy of a
living will.
BKH03006C1
AGING COMES OF AGE
Hutchison, Frank
Hutchison (who was 80-years-old at the time he wrote this
book) gives encouragement to mature persons who wish to
have satisfying personal lives while contributing to
society. Outlines many facets of a better life by pointing
out areas open to older persons.
BKH03003C1
AGING IS A FAMILY AFFAIR
Loper, Edward A.
This book is written especially for the adult children of
parents who, in their advanced years may look to their
children for support and help. Aging is a family affair,
for family members are normally the first ones we turn to
when we need help. Seven chapters ranging from the aging
process to spiritual life.
VTH03001C1
AGING ME...AGING YOU...EXPLORING THE ISSUES
Osmer, Richard Robert
This 45.5-minute video is designed for use in five
segments: k "Ageism, Death and Dying, Care for the
Caregiver, Spirituality and Aging," and "Justice
Issues." Study guide included.
VTH03002C1
AGING ME...AGING YOU...JOURNEY OF LIFE
Osmer, Richard Robert
This 32-minute video offers general audiences a glimpse
into the journey called "aging" as seen as an
adventure that begins with birth and goes continues
throughout life. It presents life in a realistic manner,
including the up- and down-sides of aging.
BKH03028C1
AGING WELL: CONCERNS OF RETIRED CLERGY
Buxbaum, Robert E.
This book grew out of workshops for retired clergy and
spouses. It shares finding on the understanding that
clergy are clergy because of the duties they perform,
reflecting the concerns they express about retirement. It
deals with issues of limitations, anger, where retired
clergy feel they belong, where they will live, and who
they are, etc.
BKH03022C1
AUTUMN WISDOM: A BOOK OF READINGS
Morgan, Richard L.
This book combines scriptural selection, reflections from
a variety of "wisdom people," and a dose of the
author's own wisdom into eighty-one meditations.
BKH03001C1
BEYOND THE GOLD WATCH-LIVING IN RETIREMENT
Gross, Deborah V.
Addresses many important questions about retirement.
Divided into three sections on "Facts,
Decisions," and "Planning." Helps readers
to customize a plan to maximize their resources and
minimize their problems.
Caring for aging parents is challenging and best
efforts can leave one feeling overwhelmed. This practical
handbook provides support for caregivers. Factual
information helps you deal with the strain of caring for
an elderly parent and shows you how to find needed
information and support.
BKH03013C1
FIRE IN THE SOUL-PRAYER BOOK
FOR THE LATER YEARS
Morgan, Richard L.
This book is designed to help any reader reflect on
personal aging, as well as the aging of loved ones,
clients, patients, parishioners, and the aging of our
global society. Each prayer corresponds to a real-life
spiritual need. There is no white-washing of the
challenging nature of spiritual tasks of later life in
this work.
BKH03027C1
GOD NEVER FORGETS: FAITH, HOPE, AND ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
McKim, Donald K.
This book offers assistance to all those who lives are
affected by this degenerative disease, helping them find
God's presence n the midst of difficult times. It is for
family members, friends, and clergy, all of whom will find
help and insight for their confrontation with Alzheimer's
disease.
BKH03024C1
GRAYING GRACEFULLY: PREACHING TO OLDER ADULTS
Carl, Jr., William J.
This book gives practical instruction and examples of
biblical and theological sermons for the growing
population of older adults. Each chapter concentrates on
the practical issues for preaching to this group and
contains a sermon to illustrate the application of the
principles discussed.
BKH03008C1
GROWING IN THE ABUNDANT LIFE
Hutchison, Frank
This report was prepared by the PCUSA' Task Force on Older
Adult Ministry to encourage discussion and action
regarding older adult ministry throughout the church, to
draw attention to major trends and changes facing the
church.
BKH03009C1
GROWING IN THE ABUNDANT LIFE-STUDY GUIDE
Hutchison, Frank
Designed to be used with small or large groups (or
individual study and reflection). Helps raise awareness of
the issues of older adults in today's world, and
recognizes the needs and utilizes the gifts of older adult
members. Senior Citizens; Older Adult Ministry; Life AD
Notebook PCUSA 1992
VTH03004C1
HOW TO PLAN YOUR ESTATE (OR INHERITANCE)
Osmer, Richard Robert
This 56-minute video delves into vital issues such as: how
to draw up a will, when does it pay to establish a trust,
how estate taxes can threaten a family-held business, how
to invests an inheritance, etc.
BKH03005C1
HUMANITY COMES OF AGE
Paul, Susanne S.
This book examines the concept of "old age" and
presents a detailed and informed analysis of the situation
which the church must address in its ministry with senior
citizens, urges the church to radically rethink its
ministry with seniors.
BKH03041C1
I NEVER FOUND THAT ROCKING CHAIR
Morgan, Richard L.
The author has written a personal and reflective look at
the spiritual dimensions of retirement. It is drawn from
his own spiritual journals, written while making this
important transition in his own life, and from a myriad of
conversations with other retired persons as counselor,
teacher, and confidant.
VTH03005C1
LATE FROST: REFLECTIONS ON
AGING
Frost, Gerhard
This 55-minute video takes the viewer on a poignant and
inspiring exploration of some of the concerns and issues
of aging through the writings of the late Gerhard Frost.
Interspersed with charming interviews of children and
aging men and women, this video shows how we can face the
real challenge of life...that of growing old. Discussion
questions.
VTH03003C1
MY MOTHER, MY FATHER: CARING FOR THE AGING
Osmer, Richard Robert
What this film shows are four real-life families, each
struggling in their own way, with the stresses and changes
involved in caring for a frail older parent. Study guide
included.
BKH03021C1
NO WRINKLES ON MY SOUL
Morgan, Richard L.
A series of 62 meditations, ideal for use by an individual
as daily devotionals, as well as for small group
devotional use. Each of the meditations is accompanied by
a suggested scripture reading, a printed Bible verse, and
a reading for reflection.
BKH03034C1
OLDER ADULT ISSUES-A SPIRITUALITY FOR LATE LIFE
Cooper-Goldenberg, Juliana
Reflective exercises are provided for the "Third
age" of life readers. Among the issues are life
review, crises of integrity and despair, dealing with
stress, loss and limits, meaning in suffering, and ways to
serve.
BKH03030C1
OLDER ADULT ISSUES-ARE YOUR AFFAIRS IN ORDER?
Morgan, Richard L.
A planning guide and resource book designed to help you
get your personal, financial, and spiritual matters in
order. Few of us take the time to do the praying,
thinking, talking, and acting needed to prepare for the
future. Planning ahead is practical and is an act of love.
BKH03032C1
OLDER ADULT ISSUES-BEYOND RETIREMENT: TOWARD A REDIRECTED
LIFE
Morgan, Richard L.
Retirement means facing the challenge of transforming
retirement into a time of renewal and redirection.
Retirement means risking a new stage of life where there
are no prescribed role models to follow and no rigid
rules. It means stepping out into what may be a quarter of
a lifetime, and finding creative ways to make these years
meaningful.
BKH03038C1
OLDER ADULT ISSUES-BUILDING AN INTERGENERATIONAL CHURCH
Loper, Edward A.
Loper challenges churches to explore opportunities for
cross-generational ministries and offers specific
guidelines and suggestions for implementing those
ministries.
BKH03037C1
OLDER ADULT ISSUES-CAREGIVING-CHURCH AND FAMILY TOGETHER
Richards, Marty
The author explores the many personal, family, and
congregations issues involved in providing care for
persons who need special support during later life.
BKH03036C1
OLDER ADULT ISSUES-FACING FORWARD IN OLDER ADULT
MINISTRY-RESOURCES
Dunson, S. Miriam
An annotated topical guide to resources on aging and older
adult ministries for congregations and other
church-related groups or organizations serving older
adults.
BKH03033C1
OLDER ADULT ISSUES-RITUALS FOR THE CELEBRATION OF LATER
LIFE
Carlson, M. Dosia
Ceremonies and celebrations provided in four settings:
daily routines, significant milestone, seasonal
celebrations, and sacred ceremonies. All to keep before us
the fact that God is with us in later life as in early and
midlife.
BKH03031C1
OLDER ADULT ISSUES-SAVING OUR STORIES-A LEGACY WE LEAVE
Morgan, Richard L.
No task is more important in the later years than saving
your life story. It is the priceless legacy you leave your
children. It remains one of the most important ways in our
later years to achieve a sense of integrity and meaning
about our lives. This booklet contains simple exercises
for recovering our own life experiences.
BKH03039C1
OLDER ADULT ISSUES-SEXUALITY AND AGING
Jones, Rhona M.
This booklet explores the sensitive subject of human
sexuality as part of the life pilgrimage of every person
and addresses specific concerns about sexuality in later
life.
BKH03035C1
OLDER ADULT ISSUES-THERE'S SOMEPLACE LIKE HOME
Lott, Donna T.
A manual for developing in a congregation an adult day
care center for persons with Alzheimer's and other memory
disorders. An adult day-care center is a safe,
stimulating, caring place for the elderly or impaired
adult. It is not a sitting service, nor is it a drop-in
center. It is a place where loving care is given each day.
BKH03011C1
OLDER ADULT MINISTRY: GUIDE FOR SESSION AND CONGREGATION
Richter, Kim
Offers suggestions, guidelines, and ideas that can help a
congregation develop a ministry with its older adult
members, tailored to their own needs and problems.
BKH03012C1
OLDER ADULT MINISTRY: PRESBYTERY COMMITTEE
Angerman, Jack
Designed to help presbyteries initiate ministries with
older adults, this practical guide outlines ways in which
the church can translate concern into action.
BKH03023C1
REMEMBERING YOUR STORY: A
GUIDE TO SPIRITUAL AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Morgan, Richard L.
Morgan offers readers the rationale and the process to
develop and discover their own spiritual autobiographies.
Individually or in groups, this resources leads you
through a ten-week study, inviting you to consider your
spiritual lifeline, river of life, childhood stories,
midlife crises, and healing of memories.
BK H03 043C1
SIMPLE GRACE: A MENTOR'S GUIDE TO GROWING OLDER
Boyd, Malcolm
The themes of this book - learning, remembering,
simplifying, maturing, exploring, and understanding -
reflect on Malcolm Boyd's own life, a life that has taken
him from Hollywood where he was a television producer and
partner of screen legend Mary Pickford, to the South,
where he was a Freedom Rider during the Civil Rights
movement, to San Francisco, where he was the rebel priest.
VTH03015C1
STEWARDSHIP OF LIFE-PREPARING AN ADVANCE DIRECTIVE
Frost, Gerhard
In life and in death, we belong to God. With this biblical
affirmation John M. Buchanan sets the context for
discussing the medical, ethical, and theological
implications of Advanced Directives....This video will
help viewers understand the purposes of...a health care
power of attorney...and a living will. ,"
BKH03026C1
TIME TO LIVE
Raines, Robert
This book does not dodge the challenges with which aging
confronts us. Rather it uses them to show how they can
serve unlock our full human potential of being, feeling,
thinking, and growing. We must face loss, yet this can
serve as a stepping-stone toward deeper wisdom, generosity
of spirit, and appreciation of the mystery and wonder of
life.
BKH03002C1
VERY PRESENT HELP
Dunson, S. Miriam
"Because she found a strong correlation between
themes in the Psalms and the personal and spiritual issues
that older adults deal with every day, Miriam Dunson
selects ten of the best-known Psalms for in-depth studies
exploring issues of particularly concern to older people.
She opens avenues for rich study and reflection by
including in each chapter a discussion of the Psalm's
background, its meaning, and how it relates to older
persons."
BKH03029C1
WITH FACES TO THE EVENING SUN
Morgan, Richard L.
Meditations written for nursing home residents and their
families which trace the unrelenting rhythm of God's
presence and amazing bursts of hope and humor, even amidst
the sadness of change and loss.
BKH03040C1
WITH GOD'S OLDEST FRIENDS
Peters, Mark A.; Simmons, Henry C.
This book is filled with realistic, detailed, and
practical information for pastoral care-givers. It is a
book about pastoral visiting in the nursing home and
contains practical suggestions for those who want to
enable nursing care residents to experience an opportunity
to transformation and spiritual growth.
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