Honoring the Elderly: A Christian's Duty to Aging Parents

By Brian L. De Jong and Rev. Brian L. De Jong

In Honoring the Elderly, author and Presbyterian minister Brian L. De Jong combines biblical insights with practical advice for eldercare. His work shows you both the importance and the realities of caring for your aging parents or other loved ones.

De Jong recognized the need for Honoring the Elderly after speaking with the adult Sunday school class at his church. Many families had elderly parents who needed help but didn't know how to begin such an enormous undertaking. De Jong hopes that his work can illuminate the biblical teachings and prepare caregivers to manage the day-to-day practicalities of taking care of aging loved ones. He covers the following:

The challenge issued by the fifth commandmentThe examples the Bible gives of eldercareThe team approach to caring for aging family membersThe issues that come with retirement, illness, and mental declineThe tricks to dealing with difficult parentsThe spiritual side of agingThe intricacies of ethical decision makingThe pros and cons of assisted living homesThe importance of preparing for loss and achieving closure

With insightful questions at the end of each section, Honoring the Elderly is a valuable resource for couples, families, and classes discussing eldercare.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1548220353
• ISBN13: 9781548220358
• Release Date: July 2017
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"