Understanding the senior adult : a tool for wholistic ministry /

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Author / Creator:	Knutson, Lois D.
Imprint:	[Bethesda, MD] : Alban Institute, c1999
Description:	xvi, 191 p. ; 23 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.).
Language:	English
Subject:	Church work with older people Older people -- Religious life Aging -- Religious aspects -- Christianity
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/13239352

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Other authors / contributors:	Kimble, Melvin Alban Institute.
ISBN:	1566992176
Notes:	Accompanied by CD-ROM in pocket inside back cover, containing downloadable RTF files of all appendix materials, downloadable PDF files containing forms from the book appendices, Adobe Acrobat Reader for reading the PDF files for both Macintosh and PC computers. "AL208"--p. [4] of cover. Includes bibliographical references (p. [189]-191. committed to retain from JKM Seminaries Library 2023 JKM University of Chicago Library
Summary:	A how-to book for pastors and lay caregivers for developing a structured and well-coordinated program for senior adult ministry.

Table of Contents:

Pt. 1. The parish spiritual assessment tool. Meaningful parish visitation. Parish spiritual assessment tool
pt. 2. How to use the parish spiritual assessment tool. Exploring the spiritual life
Psychological aspects of aging
Senior adults' family dynamics
Economic and societal influences on aging
A medical overview
Initial visits in the nursing home. Nursing home spiritual assessment tool
pt. 3. Responding to senior adults' needs on a congregational level. Senior advisory committee. Bless the years Sunday. Order of worship. Sample children's sermon. Sample adult sermon
Christmas service of comfort and remembrance. Order of worship. Sample sermon
Blessing of the new home service
Appendix A. Spiritual journey exercise for individuals
Appendix B. Internet web sites on aging.

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