There are moments in life that stay lit inside us—quiet embers that continue to glow long after we expect them to fade. One of those moments for me began not in a sanctuary or a family gathering, but in the marble halls of the Ohio Statehouse during Memory Day—a sacred annual rhythm where caregivers, advocates, and loved ones gather to honor the dignity and worth of those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. It is a day where stories are offered like prayers, where grief and hope sit side by..
Is there an issue of social justice in regards to older adults? Yes. Working as a chaplain at a retirement community, I see multiple ways that people view older adults..
The Importance of Storytelling and Story Listening I was saddened by the recent death of poet Mary Oliver. In the wake of her death, I spent time reading various pieces..
What is your narrative about your own aging process? We don't just start to form narratives about our aging after we have experienced decades of life. It is really a..
Aging is a gift. The new year invites us to celebrate the blessing of a new year, reflect upon life’s possibilities and experience a deeper sense of meaning and purpose...
Summit to Address the Needs of the Community
We began this new year with wisdom from Parker Palmer — both in last week’s post and as he graced the gathering of participants at the Wisdom Conversation event on Jan...
I have been pleased to discover that we at United Church Homes have an honored tradition of having family members working together in some of our communities. Moreover,..
I recently had a brief conversation with an acquaintance about Christmas. The older adult indicated that they didn’t have much to “get ready” as Christmas really is for..
The watchword for this fourth Sunday of Advent is “joy,” and from reading this week’s gospel lesson from Luke, it is easy to see why. As we read of Mary’s visit to her..
