--- title: Abundant Aging - Center for Abundant Aging (15) description: Aging abundantly. What is it? Is it achievable? Are you living it? Find out how to live abundantly through this thought-provoking blog series designed to inspire and come alongside your journey of aging with purpose. (15) --- [![Center for Abundant Aging](https://www.unitedchurchhomes.org/wp-content/uploads/uch-logo-200x84.png "Center for Abundant Aging")](https://www.unitedchurchhomes.org/parker-center) [Back to United Church Homes](https://www.unitedchurchhomes.org/) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. - [Educational Opportunities](https://www.unitedchurchhomes.org/parker-center/educational-opportunities/) - [Overview](https://www.unitedchurchhomes.org/parker-center/educational-opportunities/) - [Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)](https://www.unitedchurchhomes.org/parker-center/educational-opportunities/clinical-pastoral-education-cpe/) - [Quellhorst Endowment Fund](https://www.unitedchurchhomes.org/parker-center/educational-opportunities/quellhorst-scholars/) - [High School Community Service Opportunities](https://www.unitedchurchhomes.org/parker-center/educational-opportunities/high-school-community-service-opportunities/) - [Internships-Undergraduate and Graduate](https://www.unitedchurchhomes.org/parker-center/educational-opportunities/internships-undergraduate-and-graduate/) - [Research Opportunities](https://www.unitedchurchhomes.org/parker-center/educational-opportunities/research-opportunities/) - Engagement with Congregations - [Resources for Worship and Reflection](https://www.unitedchurchhomes.org/parker-center/resources-for-worship-and-reflection/) - [Age-Friendly Congregations](https://www.unitedchurchhomes.org/parker-center/age-friendly-congregations/) - [Church Resources](https://www.unitedchurchhomes.org/parker-center/church-resources/) - [About the Center](https://www.unitedchurchhomes.org/parker-center/about-the-center/) - [Overview](https://www.unitedchurchhomes.org/parker-center/about-the-center/) - [Meet Rev. 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Dr. Kenneth Daniel  •  March 28, 2024 As we approach Easter, a time of renewal and hope, I find myself drawn to the profound connection between caregiving and the heart of the holiday. As the CEO of a.. [Read More](https://blog.unitedchurchhomes.org/from-compassion-to-renewal-embracing-the-easter-spirit) ### Care Sharing By Rev. Beth Long-Higgins, VP of Engagement and director of the Center for Abundant Aging  •  March 21, 2024 Shel Silverstein’s book, “The Giving Tree”, first published in 1964 has been both beloved and banned over the years. For many the story of the relationship between the.. [Read More](https://blog.unitedchurchhomes.org/care-sharing) ### Being CareFULL By Rev. John Gantt  •  March 14, 2024 Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter once observed that “There are only four kinds of people in this world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently.. [Read More](https://blog.unitedchurchhomes.org/being-carefull) ### Mr. Poopy By Lisa B. Thomas  •  March 07, 2024 Nine years ago, I decided I wanted a lap dog. I wanted a dog that would cuddle with me when I watched television and snuggle with me at night. At that point, we had had.. [Read More](https://blog.unitedchurchhomes.org/mr-poopy) ### Caregiving for a New Generation By Rev. Dr. Bobbie McKay  •  February 29, 2024 Generally speaking, there are three kinds of caretaking situations: (1) Those which occur within the family structure; (2) Those occasions outside the family structure;.. [Read More](https://blog.unitedchurchhomes.org/caregiving-for-a-new-generation) ### What Do I Know About Caregiving? By Reverend Jessica Tinkham  •  February 22, 2024 What do I know about caregiving? [Read More](https://blog.unitedchurchhomes.org/what-do-i-know-about-caregiving) ### Pay Attention By Kim Moeller  •  February 15, 2024 Red and yellow and pink and green, purple and orange and blue. I can sing a rainbow, sing a rainbow, sing a rainbow too. Listen with your eyes. Listen with your ears... 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