Caring for Elders Who Live in Their Own Home

September 05, 2016

Some of us live close enough to our parents to check in on them regularly. Others have the challenge of distance to deal with. Either way, there are many ways you can assist your aging parents: gathering necessary legal documents (see August 2016 newsletter for more on this), assembling a Family Notebook¹, and providing emotional support.

Ministering as a Family: Christian Family Eldercare

September 11, 2015

Todd Strawser presents: Ministering as a Family: Christian Family Eldercare

Video: Honoring Our Parents

January 27, 2015

Watch as the Barber family describes their experience in eldercare and what it means to honor your parents.

Ten Tips for Traveling with Grandma

December 22, 2014

Last year, my family had the opportunity to take a lengthy road trip with our ninety-something-year-old Grandma. At first, we wondered if we were a little crazy, but it turned out to be a precious time for all of us. Here are ten tips we learned along the way.

What's Their Story?

November 11, 2014

Of my four grandparents, I knew just one – Meta Bendt Foth, AKA Granny, my dad’s mother. The other three died long before I was born, and my knowledge of them is miniscule.

Suicide with Dignity?

October 09, 2014

You may have recently seen the news, broadcast by CNN and CBS, regarding the decision of a young cancer patient, who plans to take her own life...

How would you define "honor?"

September 27, 2014

Honor thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise; That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. Ephesians 6:3

Your suffering can lead to eternal joy for your loved ones

August 24, 2014

If you've been a follower of Jesus Christ for any length of time, you've no doubt heard this question time and time again: "If this God of yours is so good, why does He allow all this suffering?"

Have $87,600 to spare?

August 24, 2014

"The median annual cost of a private nursing home room in the United States has increased to $87,600, according to the latest annual survey from insurance company Genworth. This represents a 4.4% increase from a year ago." At least, that's what McKnight's Long-Term Care and Assisted Living News is reporting today -- another good reason for thinking twice before signing up for assisted living.

Photo used with permission from www.everlastingplace.com

The second kindest thing you can do for your loved ones

August 24, 2014

After years of hanging out with nursing-home residents and their families, I've come to the conclusion that the second nicest thing we can do for our love ones is to preplan our funerals.