Havre de Grace family makes peace with Alzheimer’s November 1, 2022By Robyn Barberry Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, Local News, News, Seniors Alzheimer’s disease accounts for 60-80 percent of dementia cases. On average, a person with Alzheimer’s lives four to eight years after diagnosis, but can live as long as 20 years.
Prayers, support needed for those with Alzheimer’s disease, pope says September 21, 2022By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Seniors, Vatican, World News Marking World Alzheimer’s Day Sept. 21, Pope Francis asked people to pray for all those affected by the illness, including families and caregivers.
Always choose love over complaints September 12, 2022By Father Joseph Breighner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Seniors, Wit & Wisdom Because I realize that talking about my ailments only increases my awareness of them, I am practicing suffering in silence more and more.
Wisdom of old age is a beacon for future generations, pope says August 24, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Seniors, Vatican, World News Elderly men and women are called to pass on their wisdom and shine a path toward a better tomorrow for future generations, Pope Francis said.
The elderly can unite all generations, save humanity, pope says August 17, 2022By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Seniors, Vatican, World News Pope Francis dedicated his general audience talk to the urgent need for young and old to come together so older people can share their faith and wisdom about the world.
Desire for eternal youth is ‘delusional,’ pope says August 10, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Seniors, Vatican, World News Pope Francis continued his series of talks on old age and reflected on Jesus’ farewell to his disciples during the Last Supper, in which he promised to “prepare a place” for them.
Strength can be found in frailty of old age, pope says June 22, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Seniors, Vatican, World News Elderly Christians are called to bear witness to the strength that comes from God, especially when moments of frailty and weakness make them dependent on others, Pope Francis said.
Discarding elderly a ‘betrayal’ of humanity, pope says June 15, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, Seniors, Vatican, World News People have a responsibility to care for the elderly and cherish their wisdom rather than regard them as a burden on society, Pope Francis said.
Vatican offers indulgence for World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly May 31, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Seniors, Vatican, World News Any Catholic who participates in the celebration July 24 of the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly can receive a plenary indulgence, the Vatican announced.
Pope tells grandparents to leave grandkids their legacy of wisdom May 11, 2022By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Seniors, Vatican, World News Pope Francis told older people to use retirement as a time to serve others and to sow the seeds of their wisdom.
Taking care of Mom and Dad May 11, 2022By Maureen Pratt Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Guest Commentary, Seniors This month and next, as we celebrate all mothers and fathers, many of us will be in the blessed but challenging position of helping our parents navigate their older years, when human fragility can bring on sometimes all-encompassing vulnerability.
Religious orders launch initiative to care for sisters with dementia May 11, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Seniors, World News Sister Jane Wakahiu, a member of the Little Sisters of St. Francis and head of the Catholic Sisters Initiative at the Hilton Foundation, announced May 9 that the foundation was providing $5 million to help launch the Catholic Sisters Cognitive Impairment-Alzheimer’s Global Initiative.
