Mobile church hosting first Senior Serve

September 7, 2006

Think construction missions trips are only for the young? Well the young-at-heart are challenging that notion. Adults aged 55 and up are invited to Cottage

Churches minister to members outside church walls

September 7, 2006

As aging adults and their families are faced with difficult decisions about long-term care, a senior adult’s church family can provide desperately needed support and

South Alabama seniors stay fit physically, spiritually

September 7, 2006

Each weekday morning at Springfield Baptist Church, Brundidge, a group of senior adults gathers to exercise and fellowship. These 12 active seniors meet in the

Planning ahead helps make nursing home choices easier

September 7, 2006

For many years, Elizabeth Barfield used the tape ministry of First Baptist Church, Springville, in St. Clair Baptist Association to minister to residents of local

Options abound when considering long-term care insurance

September 7, 2006

Spending on long-term care services is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the American economy. According to the American Health Care Association, nearly half of

Use of technology, help from volunteers can remedy accessibility problems

August 3, 2006

By Carrie Brown McWhorter As adults age, they sometimes experience reduced vision, hearing loss and impaired mobility — conditions that are all addressed by the

Examine church buildings for potential barriers to access

August 3, 2006

In July 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law, bringing national attention to the need for accessible facilities for all individuals,