Recently added articles from Generations:
Finding Meaning in Engagement: 'I May Be Old, But I'm Fun!'
Jul 01, 2008; ... A few good examples. When I received an invitation to write a piece for this issue of Generations, my first thought was that spirituality, aging, and meaning in later life was a wonderful theme Inspirational! Motivational! Rooted in solid research! What could be more important than ...
Building Partnerships with African American and White Churches to Promote a Good Old Age for All
Jul 01, 2008; ... The Alabama 'town and gown' model. Churches are often untapped resources to help the growing population of older adults to age well (Roff et al., 2006). Our Alabama "town and gown" model for organizing community-based, senior ministry associations relies primarily on harnessing the ...
Understanding Prayer, Worship, and Religious Ritual
Jul 01, 2008; ... Elements most traditions share. Fundamental to all other desires is the desire for happiness. Both secular and sacred writings attest to this. Indeed, the founders of the United States indicated that life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness were inalienable rights. In the Bible, Psalm ...
Muslim Faith Communities: Links with the Past, Bridges to the Future
Jul 01, 2008; ... Effects on physical and mental well-being. Conversations with older Muslims suggest that they glean many health benefits from the practice of Islam. Among the religious beliefs that guide behaviors and result in these health benefits are the dietary restrictions associated with a ...
Aging Catholic Clergy: A Silver Lining Revealed
Jul 01, 2008; ... Older people as providers, as well as recipients, of pastoral care. As a 59-year-old Catholic pastor, I am well aware that the average age of active Catholic clergy in the United States is climbing at an accelerated rate, given the long-standing scarcity of replacements and the high age ...