Being CareFULL

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter once observed that There are only four kinds of people in this world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers and those who will need caregivers.”

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Mr. Poopy

Nine years ago, I decided I wanted a lap dog. I wanted a dog that would cuddle with me when I watched television and snuggle with me at night. At that point, we had had three golden retrievers in a row and as much as I loved each of my goldens, I was ready for a smaller breed. And so, I started to...

Caregiving for a New Generation

Generally speaking, there are three kinds of caretaking situations: (1) Those which occur within the family structure; (2) Those occasions outside the family structure; and (3) Those occasions outside the family structure between people not related by familial connections but connected because of special...

What Do I Know About Caregiving?

What do I know about caregiving?

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Transforming aging, one person at a time.

At the Ruth Frost Parker Center for Abundant Aging, we’re seek to be:

  • A joyful, spiritually vibrant, multigenerational, multicultural COMMUNITY of individuals and organizations who, together, are discovering the riches of abundant aging.
  • A courageous advocate for justice and an inclusive society that works to CONQUER AGEISM.
  • A world-class education and resource center known for expanding the paradigms of ELDERHOOD through its collaborative thought leadership and provocative programming.

What You Can Do at the Parker Center

Let Us Come to You: Discover our presentations and workshops created for your congregation, organization or community. All programs are designed to help you and your group start talking and thinking about aging in new ways. Learn more about Engagement

Learn About Aging: Explore our educational opportunities for everyone — older adults, faith-based and secular audiences, professionals or students who work with older adults and anyone interested in learning about aging. Learn more about Education

Learn more about the Parker Center

When you live abundantly, you’re spiritually fulfilled. You feel empowered to discover meaning and purpose in your life. You feel inspired to engage in your community, build relationships with family and friends and fulfill your physical, spiritual, intellectual, emotional and social needs.

“The greatest limitation facing older adults is not physical or mental handicaps but rather the negative stereotypes that exist regarding aging.”

– Linda Woolf, Professor of Psychology, Webster University

The Art of Aging Podcast

The Art of Aging Podcast is sponsored by the Parker Center and produced by a fellow with The Dayton Foundation Encore Fellows Initiative, which provides fellowship opportunities for older adults. This podcast offers ideas, information and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow older.

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Upcoming Events

WISDOM CONVERSATIONS 2023: The Power in Ministries with Older Adults Quarterly Conversation – Ministries for People Experiencing Dementia and Their Caregivers

Tuesday, August 29, 2023
3:00 – 4:00 ET

A ZoomMeet for clergy and lay who work with and among older adults. Daphne Johnston will share her incredible story of how ordinary people can make a meaningful impact for older adults trying to find community while living with a disease or simply struggling to find purpose as they age. There is no cost.

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2023 Annual Symposium

Dismantling Ageism: How Stereotypes, Prejudice and Discrimination Based on Age Affect Us All
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Tracey Gendron

Friday, October 6, 2023

9:00 AM – 3:30 PM EST

Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center Columbus, Ohio
Virtual

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Trinity Community offers an innovative approach to CPE learning in our Life Plan Community!

You are invited to experience Trinity’s creative CPE programs, non-traditional setting, attractive CPE hours, Scholarship Program and well-established excellence as a fully accredited ACPE member Center on our beautiful residential campus in Beavercreek, OH.

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