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THE LONELINESS OF CAREGIVING

The AARP Bulletin of August, 2015 features an article on “Overcoming the Loneliness of Dementia Caregiving.” This fascinating article focuses on the emotional needs of those who care for a loved one with dementia. The author advocates that caregivers make connections, develop confidants, and express feelings. As I work with caregivers of those with dementia, […]

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FALL EVENTS THROUGH PIVOT POINT MINISTRIES

Germany Pilgrimage (2016) Skype Information Meetings September 20 (Sunday) 7:00 p.m. (CDT) October 20 (Tuesday) 7:00 p.m. (CDT) November 15 (Sunday) 7:00 p.m. (CST) Group Spiritual Direction: Spirituality of Aging Location: Steve’s Home, 3454 Silver Lane NE, St. Anthony Village (Minneapolis), MN Thursday, September 10 1:00-2:00 p.m. ORIENTATION Thursday, September 17 1:00-3:00 p.m. Thursday, September […]

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Steve Life transition for Steve Arnold has been a way of life. Learning to cope with transition and change in a positive way has been a result of the various changes that have taken place in his journey. Deacon My life is focused around John 13: 3-17 describing Jesus washing feet.  This page offers definitions, […]

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Reflections From The Dining Room Table: Does It Ever End?

Somebody asked me the other day if there is ever a time in life when there are no transitions.  My answer:  transitions are always with you.  People always say that there are two things in life that are guaranteed:  death and taxes.  I disagree.  There are three things that never change, death, taxes and change.  […]

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Being a Part of World-Wide Community: What a Joy

What a joy it was to be in Berlin for the 21st Assembly of the Diakonia World Federation under the theme: Diakonia – Healing and Wholeness for the World.  The assembly met at St. Johaness Stift in the Spandau region of Berlin from July 1-July 8.  The schedule was intense and the speakers were outstanding. […]

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  • The Loneliness Factor

    I was at a luncheon that was serving as a listening post for seniors to describe their sense of loneliness and isolation. I knew that the population invited to this luncheon was one that would probably have a higher sense of isolation, but, what I heard was much more intense than I expected. A man […]

  • Social Networks and Aging

    It is interesting that research is showing two demographics experiencing social isolation in such as way as to impact health: Young Adults (18-22) and Senior Adults (65+). I have worked with both populations over the past 50 years and I continue to be amazed at the similarity of the questions raised by both groups and […]

  • An Eye-Opening Awareness: One More Transition for this Guy

    I sat at a luncheon two weeks ago that opened my eyes to a reality that I knew was there, but as the discussion unfolded I began to realize how the discussion, about to take place, was going to expand my thinking. As I listened to the needs of the people with whom I shared […]

  • TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE: LETTING GOD SET THE AGENDA

    When it comes to the human condition and a desire to change, we can become easily frustrated: we think that we want to change … but we really don’t. Paul expresses this contradiction well in Romans 7:15-24: “I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do […]

  • The Crisis of Loneliness

    THE NATIONAL CRISIS CALLED LONELINESS From “LINKED IN” “America is becoming Isolation Nation. Nearly half of respondents to a nationwide survey by health insurer Cigna say they always or sometimes feel alone, and 54% say they feel no one knows them well. Such loneliness is connected to increased risk of heart disease, stroke and premature death. The […]