Another Look at Aging

Why Remember God?
Read Mooney, pp. 6-14.
a. Make a list of aspects of remembering addressed in any of these scriptures: Num 15:37-41; Ps 25:10, 78:35; 103:2, 104:24, 111:4, 119:16; Eccles 12:1; Jn 15:7; Phil 4:7; 2 Tim 2:8. Why do you think these are imporant? How could these remembrances help you?
b. Consider ways you could have or did use the rituals in Table 3, p. 14, in recent patient care experiences. Which could you incorporate into your nursing care with patients or families? How?
c. Read Emblen, FAQs in Spiritual Care, p. 41. How could you use the G.R.A.C.E. acrostic in your life? With older clients, friends or aging parents?

Revaluing Aging:
Read Emery, pp. 16-23 and/or the editorial, p. 1.
a. How do you feel about getting older? Write down positives and concerns you have. Ask God to show you how to acknowledge him and not just lean on your own thoughts. (Prov 3:5-6).
b. Consider ways you or others have devalued older persons at work, home, church. Why do you think this happened? What could you have done differently?
c. Read Lev 19;32; Job 12:12, 32:7 and 1 Tim 5:1-2. Do you believe old people are wise? Do your actions reflect this? In what ways do you show respect for the elderly? Do you listen carefully? Speak loudly and clearly? Wait patiently when elders are slow in speech or action?