1. Family Ministries Certification Late Adulthood 70’s +: The Age of the Sage

2. Physical Development Neurons die at a faster rate, But the brain compensates through growth of new synapses.

3. Physical decline in: Vision Hearing Taste Touch Cardiovascular and respiratory functions leading to greater stress during exercise Immune system leading to disease Sleep patterns

4. Mental functioning Decline in processing speed Loss of short-term memory but better in long-term memory Practical problem solving declines May hold important positions in society or the workplace May excel in wisdom

5. Social/Emotional--Erikson INTEGRITY Serenity Satisfaction Marital satisfaction Secure—good self- concept Family relationships provide support DESPAIR Loss of recognition, authority and power Bitterness Disappointment Resentment Fear of death

6. Asians live longer Men79.66 Women 82.79 Men 73.1 Women 79.1 Men 79.06 Women 85.84

8. Predictors of Successful Aging Close family relationships Effective exercise program Learning to let go

9. Facing death Death has been swallowed up in victory." "Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?“ 1 Cor 15:54-55 NIV Research: Most old people not afraid to die; some are eager for it.

10. Spiritual Faith and spirituality advances to a higher level if a good foundation has been laid More time available for meditation & reflection

11. Ps 139:14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made. NIV

12. The conclusion of the matter Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole [duty] of man. For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil. Eccl 12:13

13. The conclusion of the matter What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8