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Being Treated Like "Waste" in the "Golden Years": Practical-Theological Perspectives

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  • Petria M. Theron

In this theological study, the author gives examples of neglect and abuse experienced by the aged in South Africa, in a variety of care situations. She explains that the so-called ecological theory has been considered most helpful for understanding the causes of elder abuse, and outlines the four categories of factors identified by this theory.

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David's Reminiscings as A Senior An Open Letter Based on Psalm 71

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  • Joel R. Beeke

This article draws lessons from Psalm 71 for the elderly on how they can find their righteousness in Christ.

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'In the Time of Old Age'

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  • Maurice Roberts

This article looks at Psalm 71 and what it teaches about ministry to the elderly. Understanding their specific needs, fears and longings is essential to ministering to the elderly.

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The Deacons' Care for the Elderly

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  • Carl Larsen

This author maintains that caring for the elderly is first of all a family responsibility. However, the diaconate is called to assist the family in this responsiblity. This article discusses deacons' care of senior members of the church.

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Reflections on Pastoral Care to the Elderly

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  • G. Nederveen

This article looks at the responsibility of elders and deacons to care for the elderly, widows, and widowers. The author shows how pastoral care can help to meet their specific needs.

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The Responsibility of Growing Old

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  • Arthur J. Fox

This article is about how the elderly or senior Christian can apply Romans 12:3 to their lives, where Paul instructs us to be humble and to think sensibly and reasonably. The author discusses how the senior Christian must listen to God, listen to their body, and listen to their family.

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Ministry to the Elderly: The Joys and Challenges

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  • Carl Larsen

This article is about pastoral care to the elderly, specifically those in a rest home.

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The Position of the Elderly

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  • W. Pouwelse

This article on the position of the elderly people in church and society, also looks at the wisdom in the old age.

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God's Will and the Duration of Our Work

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  • Iain H. Murray

This article is about our work when we are already elderly.

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Evangelization & Ministry With and For the Elderly

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  • Douglas MacKeddie

This article is about the neglect and care for the elderly by the church. Old age has its own challenges and should be addressed by the church.

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Ministry to the Older Members of the Church: Pastoring in the Nursing Home

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  • John R. Sittema

What does providing pastoral care to the elderly in the nursing home involve? This article attempts to help elders and deacons in this matter, also when it comes to those they may encounter in nursing homes who are unbelievers.

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The problems of origin and destiny have escaped the philosopher and the scientist, but the humblest follower of Christ knows the answer to both A. W. Tozer
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