Protecting the Elderly

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Improving your ministry's safety and accessibility can increase participation among the 60-and-older set.
posted 9/20/2011

Try also: Adult, Culture, Handicap, Senior citizens, Seniors

Overview

This download offers tips on making your church a safe and welcoming environment for older adults. You can find suggestions for improving accessibility, building a wheelchair ramp, reducing slip-and-fall hazards, and starting a medical ministry in your congregation, among other things.

Reduce Isolation by Removing Barriers to Participation
Overview | Help senior adults feel more connected to their church's spiritual life.
by Laura J. Brown

How Accessible is Our Sanctuary?
Assessment | Take this assessment to find out.
by Marilyn L. Donnellan

Accessible for All Ages 9
For Administrators | As the number of senior citizens grows, churches work to accommodate needs.
by Marilyn L. Donnellan

There's More to a Wheelchair Ramp Than Meets the Eyes
How To | Build a safe structure for your church that meets accessibility standards.
by Grace Allison

Protecting the Elderly from Abuse
The Legal Side | Create policies and procedures to protect older adults in your church.
by Lindsey Learn

Keep Older Adults Active by Preventing Falls at Church
How To | Easy building maintenance can help the over-60 crowd stay on its feet.
by Grace Allison

When Seniors Experience a Health Crisis at Church, Seconds Count
How to | Create a medical emergency response team.
from Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company

Fear Not the Disabled
For Pastors | We all benefit when people with disabilities are valued in our churches.
from Christianity Today

Resource Center
Leader's Guide | Quick tips and recommended resources.