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The New Senior in the New Century

The New Senior in the New Century. Important Trends Affecting Today’s Churches. with Dr. Charles Arn. The New Senior in the New Century. In our few moments together . . . What do you know about aging? Important aging trends and how they are affecting our churches

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The New Senior in the New Century

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  1. The New Senior in the New Century Important Trends Affecting Today’s Churches with Dr. Charles Arn

  2. The New Senior in the New Century In our few moments together . . . • What do you know about aging? • Important aging trends and how they are affecting our churches • The “New Seniors”…who are they; and why they’re so important

  3. WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT AGING?

  4. WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT AGING? 1. What is the life expectancy of the average American citizen? a) 67 yrs. b) 72 yrs. c) 77 yrs. d) 82 yrs.

  5. WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT AGING? 1. What is the life expectancy of the average American citizen? a) 67 yrs. b) 72 yrs. c) 77 yrs. d) 82 yrs.

  6. WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT AGING? 2. What percent of the American population is 65 years or older? a) 5% b) 8% c) 13% d) 19%

  7. WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT AGING? 2. What percent of the American population is 65 years or older? a) 5% b) 8% c) 13% d) 19%

  8. WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT AGING? 3. What percent of Americans 65+ years old are married? Women a) 33% b) 43% c) 53% d) 63% e) 73% Men a) 37% b) 47% c) 57% d) 67% e) 77%

  9. WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT AGING? 3. What percent of Americans 65+ years old are married? Women a) 33% b) 43% c) 53% d) 63% e) 73% Men a) 37% b) 47% c) 57% d) 67% e) 77%

  10. WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT AGING? 3. What percent of Americans 65+ years old are married? Women a) 33% b) 43% c) 53% d) 63% e) 73% Men a) 37% b) 47% c) 57% d) 67% e) 77%

  11. WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT AGING? 4. Approximately what percent of people 65+ yrs. old live in convalescent hospitals or nursing homes? a) 5% b) 10% c) 20% d) 30%

  12. WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT AGING? 4. Approximately what percent of people 65+ yrs. old live in convalescent hospitals or nursing homes? a) 5% b) 10% c) 20% d) 30%

  13. WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT AGING? 5. What percent of senior adults in the U.S. live alone? a) 14% b) 26% c) 38% d) 51%

  14. WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT AGING? 5. What percent of senior adults in the U.S. live alone? a) 14% b) 26% c) 38% d) 51%

  15. WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT AGING? What percent of women over 65 years old are widows? a) 25% b) 35% c) 45% d) 55%

  16. WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT AGING? What percent of women over 65 years old are widows? a) 25% b) 35% c) 45% d) 55%

  17. WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT AGING? 7. According to research, where do most older adults turn for help when feeling depressed? Women a) spouse b) relative c) professional Men a) spouse b) relative c) professional

  18. WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT AGING? 7. According to research, where do most older adults turn for help when feeling depressed? Women a) spouse b) relative c) professional Men a) spouse b) relative c) professional

  19. WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT AGING? 7. According to research, where do most older adults turn for help when feeling depressed? Women a) spouse b) relative c) professional Men a) spouse b) relative c) professional

  20. WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT AGING? 8. What percent of the U.S. population attend weekly religious services: Population at large a) 15% b) 28% c) 42% d) 56% Senior adults a) 15% b) 28% c) 42% d) 56%

  21. WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT AGING? 8. What percent of the U.S. population attend weekly religious services: Population at large a) 15% b) 28% c) 42% d) 56% Senior adults a) 15% b) 28% c) 42% d) 56%

  22. WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT AGING? 8. What percent of the U.S. population attend weekly religious services: Population at large a) 15% b) 28% c) 42% d) 56% Senior adults a) 15% b) 28% c) 42% d) 56%

  23. WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT AGING? 9. When you look at your parish and see an increasing number of gray-haired adults, what is your response? a) “we need more young families” b) “this is a serious problem” c) “this is a great opportunity”

  24. WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT AGING? 9. When you look at your parish and see an increasing number of gray-haired adults, what is your response? a) “we need more young families” b) “this is a serious problem” c) “this is a great opportunity” 3

  25. WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT AGING? 10. Does your parish intentionally reach out to . . . a) the young families in your community b) the older adults in your community c) anyone at all?

  26. The New Senior in the New Century Important trends in our aging society…and what they mean for our churches…

  27. The New Senior in the New Century #1. TREND: The average life expectancy is rising… it is now 77.1 years. Persons who are 65 today can expect to live an additional 17.8 years. IMPLICATION:  Focus on older adult life issues

  28. What are older adult life issues? • Family (spouse, children, grandchildren) • Health (present & future) • Relationships (or the lack thereof) • Finances (will there be enough & passing it on) • Transitions (retirement, change in health, loss of spouse, relocation, etc.) • Meaning (productivity & significance) • Leisure (recreation) • Personal growth (education, new experiences) • Leaving a legacy (not being forgotten)

  29. The New Senior in the New Century #2. TREND: 700,000 women lose their husbands each year and will be widows for an average of 14 years. (US Census) IMPLICATION:  Support with issues related to dying, need for companionship, grief counseling, financial stability, and related ministry opportunities.

  30. The New Senior in the New Century #3. TREND: The number of widowers 65 years and older is 50% higher than 20 years ago, and growing. (US Census) IMPLICATION:   Men's ministry, dating and remarriage, home economic issues

  31. The New Senior in the New Century #4. TREND: Household debt for those 65 years and older is up 164% in eight years, to $21,452 (compared with a 92% increase for those under 65. (USA Today, April 2002) IMPLICATION:  Churchgiving,financialchallenges,debt management

  32. The New Senior in the New Century #5. TREND: Research indicates that an active social life—even chatting with friends and relatives—helps seniors live better and longer lives. (Brenner Life Course Center, Cornell University) IMPLICATION:    Importance of fellowship, our relationships with others, living an abundant life

  33. The New Senior in the New Century #6. TREND: A positiveattitude prolongs life; while depressionand hostilitycontribute to illness. (Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, University of Kentucky) IMPLICATION:     Handling negative emotions, the need to forgive and be forgiven, hope in Christ, positive outlook

  34. The New Senior in the New Century #7. TREND: (New research shows that) aging brains are far more vigorous, resilient, and fertile than previously thought.  “Our brains have an innate capacity for change no matter how old we are.”  (Harvard Medical School, PBS series, The secret life of the brain) IMPLICATION:    Use of older adults’ wisdom and experience for mentoring.

  35. Who is the“New Senior”Adult?

  36. Who is the“New Senior”Adult? 1. New seniors have goals they want to accomplish. 2. New seniors feel 10 - 20 years younger than their chronological age. 3. New seniors look forward to the future. 4. New seniors would rather serve others than be served. 5. New seniors spend time with others who share their interests/concerns.

  37. Who is the“New Senior”Adult? 6. New seniors eat nutritionally and exercise regularly. 7. New seniors enjoy going out. 8. New seniors have supportive friendships and relationships. 9. New seniors have a sense of humor. 10. New seniors view retirement as a time for work, study, service, and play.

  38. Suggestions for Ministering to and Reaching“New Seniors”…

  39. www.rasnet.org John.chandler@vbmb.org

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