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Rabbi Address’ new book, Seekers of Meaning
Rabbi Richard Address has devoted his career to helping transform synagogues into caring communities. Now, in his most personal work to date, he explores how the notion of a caring community can be transformative for individuals, particularly baby boomers struggling with issues of aging and mortality.
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Category Archives: Reflections on Aging
The Lord giveth…
Who among us is not familiar with the faith-filled words of Job who, in the midst of crushing despair and loss, utters the famous line, “The Lord giveth, the Lord taketh away; blessed be the Name of the Lord?”
Posted in D'vrei Torah, Reflections on Aging
Tagged burial, ceremonies, death, faith, funeral, judaism, prayers
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Random Encounters
I officiated at a re-consecration of vows for a couple this past weekend who were celebrating their 60th anniversary. Though we are far from Yom Kippur, I have a confession: my first thoughts were about a classic scene from a … Continue reading
Posted in Jewish Baby Boomers, Reflections on Aging
Tagged devotion, lifetime, marriage, partners, recommitment, wedding
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To Life, To 120 … Let us pray!
We are all part of a generation that seeks to find answers to healthy living in the hope of extending an active and involved life. I’m happy to say that the role of religious and spiritual practice in healthy aging … Continue reading
Posted in D'vrei Torah, Reflections on Aging
Tagged aging, community, growth, health, spirituality
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Gently into that Good Night
I have never thought much about the end of life. I once knew a psychotherapist who would not discuss the subject, its power so frightening that she decompensated when anyone brushed against mortality. My philosophy has been – at least … Continue reading
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Tagged advancing years, aging, dignity, end-of-life, future, happiness
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Aging in America Conference, March 28-April 1, Washington
Aging in America, the 2012 Annual Conference of the American Society on Aging takes place March 28–April 1 in Washington, DC. The ASA Conference, with more than 3,000 attendees, is recognized as a showcase for programs and projects that can be replicated, a … Continue reading
Finally: A Breakthrough On Funding For Alzheimer’s Research
There may be good news on the horizon for present and future Alzheimer’s patients and their families. The United States government has taken the first step toward the provision of more federal research money with the number one goal being … Continue reading
Posted in Reflections on Aging, Resource Articles, Resource Links
Tagged Alzheimer's disease, dementia, elder care, funding, medicaid, medicare, parents, research, senility, volunteer
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Dealing with Alzheimer’s Disease
I was totally unprepared when my father, Seymour Friedman, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2006. At first there was disbelief, because it did not seem that his memory loss went beyond what is normal for an 83 year old … Continue reading
Rabbi Address’ newest book, ‘Seekers of Meaning,’ published by URJ Press
Rabbi Richard Address has devoted his career to helping transform synagogues into caring communities. Now, in Seekers of Meaning, his newest and most personal work to date, he explores how the notion of a caring community can be transformative for … Continue reading
Posted in Jewish Baby Boomers, Reflections on Aging, Resources
Tagged aging, baby boomers, caregiving, eldercare, mortality, retirement, seniors
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Dealing with Long Distance
Our lives today can make caring for aging parents so much more complicated. My elderly mother passed away a few years ago, after a 20 year struggle with Rheumatoid Arthritis. She lived on a small island 4,500 miles away from … Continue reading
Longing to hear “I love you”
My parents are in their 80’s, in failing health and live in a retirement home. I make it a point to be there twice a week and am constantly running small errands for them in the interim. Their form of … Continue reading