Reinventing Aging

This book's goal is to revolutionize the way we see and respond to aging in our families and churches. The issues covered range from bodily changes to financial decisions to preparing for death to rediscovering purpose in life. Includes study questions and activities. 208 pages. The Time Of Our Lives / By Melodie M. Davis -- What Happens As We Grow Old : The Developmental Tasks Of Aging / By Lonnie Yoder -- What The Body Says : The Physical Aspects Of The Golden Years / Evelyn Driver -- Body, Mind, Spirit : Personal Wellness / By Evelyn Driver -- Redirection : Opportunities Ahead / By Barbara K. Reber -- What The Finances Say : Financial, Legal, And Other Matters / By Suzanne H. Kennedy -- Home Sweet Home : Housing Options / By Pearl Lantz -- All In The Family / By Ann Bender -- It Takes A Congregation : Grace Given, Grace Received / By Ken Hawkley -- Dying Well : How To Have A Good Death / By Pam Reese Comer -- Saying Goodbye / By Shirley Yoder Brubaker -- A Toolkit For Aging And Loving It / By Ann Bender. Shirley Yoder Brubaker, Project Coordinator ; Edited By Melodie M. Davis ; Foreword By Justina Heese. Includes Bibliographical References. This book's lofty goal is nothing less than to revolutionize the way we see and respond to aging in our families and churches. The writers -- all professionals in their respective fields -- share stories and advice that bring growth, meaning, and understanding to the process of growing older. The issues covered here are both profoundly philosophical and theological -- and disturbingly mundane and physical. They range from bodily changes to financial decisions to preparing for death to rediscovering purpose in life. This book will lift you to a higher plane of living where you feel more prepared for the best of life, for which the first was made.