Pet therapy provides health benefits to senior adults

April 6, 2006

When Barbara Pierzakowski enters a nursing or rehab facility for a visit, she immediately becomes the center of attention. But what really grabs attention are

Weigh responsibilities, benefits of life with a pet before committing

April 6, 2006

As a cat owner for nearly 30 years, Joyce Sellers of Florence has many cat stories to tell and cannot say enough about the benefits

Mobile senior adult finds ministry in Japan with missionary daughter

March 2, 2006

Ask any missionary what he or she misses the most, and the answer will likely be family. But Darlene Williams, International Mission Board missionary to

More grandparents parenting their grandchildren

March 2, 2006

For many grandparents, the decision to parent their grandchildren comes from a concern not only for their physical welfare but also for their spiritual welfare.

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Grandparents face legal, financial, emotional challenges with new role

March 2, 2006

Though grandparents serving as parents to their grandchildren is not a new trend, current statistics are startling. According to 2000 U.S. Census data, more than

Hillview teacher honored

February 9, 2006

Hillview Baptist Church, Birmingham, in Birmingham Baptist Association honors Jackie Devine for more than 50 years of service in the preschool department.

Precautions help keep seniors safe behind the wheel

February 2, 2006

According to estimates by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there are nearly 20 million licensed drivers age 70 and older in the United States.