Everyone in church leadership seems to be talking about how to reach next gen individuals. But what do you do when your church is filled with seniors?
“Across the board, [experts on dementia] say socialization is the thing people need. … They are still capable of creating new memories,” Leigh Simmons, director of Pathways, said.
This year, May 4 is the day designated by the Southern Baptist Convention to celebrate and recognize the contributions of older adults in our congregations.
Check out these recent headlines, reported by The Baptist Paper, the sister publication of The Alabama Baptist.
A new blood test could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s disease more accurately in a primary care setting, leading to crucial early interventions in treatment. Researchers
An estimated 61,000 Alabamians on Medicare prescription drug plans will see savings thanks to a new out-of-pocket cap that starts Jan. 1, 2025.
Merle Kyles, age 93, has been teaching Sunday School and Vacation Bible School to children for 48 years at New Salem Baptist Church outside of Reform on County Road 3. Her church and her family have spoken of her impact on their lives.
Nationally, there are more than 2.5 million grandparents who carry the primary responsibility of caring for their grandchildren, with about a third of grandchildren living with their grandparents being under six years old.
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