Let’s Talk about Hospice
You can imagine the scene. A patient lying in a bed, surrounded by softly beeping machines, the disconcerting sight of them connected to seemingl...
Tag: aging
A Lesson of Love: The Value of Life at the End
My sweet mother-in-law passed away just over a year ago, early on Easter Sunday of 2018. I have always thought that that must be a wonderful day ...
Take Action – Elder Abuse
Each month we will offer a list of action ideas so you can defend, honor, and celebrate Life in your churches and communities on our Take Action ...
Giving to Life – IRA and a Benefit to Growing Older
Have you ever shopped for a birthday card for someone over 40? They tend to be comedic in nature, laughing about the realities of getting older. ...
Caring for the Caregiver – Being Good To Yourself
You are exhausted and run down, mentally and physically. You can’t remember the last time you had some time to yourself, and you are increasingly...
Anglicans in Action – Caring for the Elderly
When we hear discussions about the sanctity of life, it’s natural to begin by thinking about the abortion epidemic, unplanned pregnancies, and pr...
Anglicans in Action – Embrace the Journey
In addressing life issues, I’ve found many people avoid thinking or talking about aging, dying and end-of-life issues. Not only will all of us di...
The Christian’s Final Scene: Choosing a Hospice Agency at the End of Life
We have all watched scenes like this in movies or theater. Two people are in grave discussion. “How bad is it?” one asks, mournfully. The other p...
When the Church Does Not Talk about Death – Chat-Bots and End-of-Life Discussions
The other day I was scrolling through Facebook and this title jumped off the screen: End-of-life chatbot can help you with difficult final decisi...
Creating A Culture of Care
This is the third part of a series of three blogs looking at caregiving. The first focuses on the biblical basis of caregiving and the second on...