In traditional Chinese culture, aging is viewed as a steady promotion in social and spiritual hierarchy. The foundational ...

For most people, the approaching holiday season includes more time with extended family, including the elder generation. Unfortunately, older adults are often diminished in the popular media and by ...

Young people and technology are growing up together. The number of young children taking to technology quickly is increasing. It is as if technology is in their DNA. They are able to adapt to the ...

My mom is in her mid 80’s. She’s lively, active, and interesting – and she’d probably argue about all those descriptors. She simply doesn’t see herself from my point of view. More and more, I find ...

What age do you consider a person to be elderly? The word “elderly” may sometimes be offensive, especially when someone feels young at heart. How do you refer to people in their 60s, 70s, 80s, or ...

Pope Francis speaks frequently about the need to value and appreciate elderly people. “Where there is no honor for the elderly, there is no future for the young,” he has boldly declared. He has spoken ...

Among many other important issues, respect for elderly people is a major theme of Pope Francis’ pontificate. He mentions it often, saying things like, “Elderly people rich in wisdom and humor do so ...

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Good Morning, Today’s catechesis and next Wednesday’s will be dedicated to the elderly, who in the family are the grandparents, aunts and uncles. Today we will reflect on ...