Hope Does Not Disappoint

By Rev. Ruth D. Fitzgerald  •  March 13, 2025

A few weeks ago, fellow blogger, John Gantt, wrote these words connecting the “four Cs” of this season’s theme.

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Dayton Nonprofit, Marion-Based Senior Living Services Provider Earn o4a Award

By Guest Blogger  •  November 19, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Area Agencies on Aging has recognized four organizations for a unique partnership that brought the first statewide lesbian, gay, bisexual and..

Restoration of Naomi

By Rev. Beth Long-Higgins, VP of Engagement and director of the Ruth Frost Parker Center for Abundant Aging  •  November 14, 2019

This week, we continue the theme of “Mothers and Fathers of Faith." This person is a woman of great vision, strategy and courage. The biblical book is named to honor her..

Everyday Saints

By Guest Blogger  •  November 07, 2019

This is part two of a four-part series of stories of people who have shined their light as a beacon in service to others.

Remembering the Power of Persistence

By Rev. Catherine Lawrence  •  October 31, 2019

All Saints' Day Each year, we celebrate All Saints' Day in the life of the Christian church on November 1. Dating back to the ninth century, this sacred holy day has..

October Book Series: On the Brink of Everything

By Tom Kagy  •  October 23, 2019

When I'm 64 My 64th birthday is quickly approaching, and I hope I have an abundance of birthdays yet to come. Still, I can't ignore that already I live with some of the..

October Book Series: Elderhood

By Bill Schwab  •  October 17, 2019

Introduction to Elderhood: Redefining Aging, Transforming Medicine, Reimagining Life “Considering how old you are…” “If you were my father, I would…” “Given your age…”..

October Book Series: This Chair Rocks

By Eric Johnson  •  October 10, 2019

The One -ism That Affects Everyone What percentage of people over 65 live in nursing homes? How fast are dementia rates increasing? What impact does aging have on mental..

October Book Series: The Longevity Economy

By Rev. Catherine Lawrence  •  October 03, 2019

Over the next four weeks, we have invited guests to review books that impact our aging population. Celebrating our Ruth Frost Parker Symposium on October 11, I begin the..

The Promise of Technology for Aging Abundantly

By Abigail Smith  •  September 26, 2019

Aging’s Best Kept Secret: The RFPCAA Symposium What do a nationally renowned speaker on technology and aging, a team of researchers from The Ohio State University, an..