Empowering your journey to live abundantly at every age.
Aging is something we all do from the moment we take our first breath—but truly living abundantly as we age is an art, a calling and a joy. That’s why we’re launching “Abundant Focus: Resources for Living,” a new monthly series from the Center for Abundant Aging and United Church Homes.
Each month, we’ll shine a spotlight on resources, programs and practical tools to help you or your loved ones navigate the world of aging services with confidence and purpose. Think of this as your connection hub—your go-to place to learn, explore and grow. Whether you’re an older adult yourself, a caregiver, or someone walking alongside aging parents or grandparents, we’re here to help you understand what’s available and how to embrace this journey with abundance.
What will we explore together?
We’ll be diving into all kinds of meaningful topics, including:
- Abundant Aging Courses & Podcast — Insights and conversations with experts and everyday people living abundantly.
- Annual Symposium — Where thought leaders and community members gather to discuss aging, meaning and purpose.
- Later Life Planning & Educational Resources — Guidance on financial, healthcare and personal decisions to prepare for what’s next.
- NaviGuide — Personalized support to help older adults and families navigate complex care and lifestyle decisions.
- Understanding Care Levels — What’s the difference between independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing? We’ll break it down.
- Chaplain Support & Spiritual Care — Tending to the spirit and heart through every season of life.
- Recognizing Loneliness & Finding Connection — Because abundant living is richer when we’re truly connected.
- And so much more.
This series is designed to equip you with knowledge, inspire you with stories and give you practical next steps—so you can age (or help someone you love age) abundantly, intentionally and like a pro.
I’ve always loved an adventure!
I’ll never forget sitting at the dinner table with a woman who was considering a move to the retirement community where I worked. She called it her “next big move”—leaving the old farmhouse she’d lived in for decades to start fresh somewhere new.
I braced for tears or at least a little hesitation, which was typically the case. But instead, she leaned back in her chair, grinned, and said, “Honey, I’ve always loved an adventure. I figure I’ll make new friends, join a new club and finally let someone else mow the lawn for a change!”
That moment has always stuck with me. Aging doesn’t have to be something to fear—it can be a season of new beginnings, new purpose and abundant life. Sometimes all it takes is the right support, the right mindset, and the right nudge to see what’s possible.
That’s exactly what we hope to offer through this series: inspiration and resources to help you embrace the next chapter with joy, confidence and maybe even a little sense of adventure.
Join us on this journey
We’d love for you to subscribe, follow along each month and even share questions or topics you’d like us to cover. Together, let’s discover how to live—and age—abundantly at every stage.
Stay tuned for our first feature coming soon. Until then, here’s to living abundantly!
COMING NEXT WEEK
Learning is not just for the young. Curiosity is an important component of aging well. Discover our Abundant Aging Courses, a series of online Zoom classes to encourage, celebrate, refresh and nourish spiritual lives of older adults. Facilitated by professionals with experience in ministry, group spiritual direction, chaplaincy or other specialized areas related to spirituality and aging, the classes feature topics such as chair yoga, telling your faith story, and how to bless others and yourself.
Courtesy of The Center for Abundant Aging, advocating for a just, inclusive society conquering ageism;
delivering education and resources to transform how we think about elderhood; and
cultivating the riches of Abundant Aging through transformational collaborations.
Blog: Copyright 2025, Ashley Bills, All Rights Reserved. Photo designed by Freepik.
