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Aging with Dignity
United States
Приєднався 27 бер 2009
Aging with Dignity is the nation's leading advocate and defender of authentic human dignity, particularly at the end of life.
In 1996, with Mother Teresa's encouragement, Jim Towey founded Aging with Dignity as a non-profit and created the Five Wishes advance directive, which has sold over 40 million copies. He currently serves as the organization's CEO. The Five Wishes publication is America’s most popular advance care planning tool that has helped countless families get the kind of end-of-life care they desire.
Help support us in our mission: agingwithdignity.org
See how Five Wishes could be used in your organization: FiveWishes.org/Home
Contact us for trainings, custom orders, or for any questions at: fivewishes.org/five-wishes/who-we-are/contact-us
In 1996, with Mother Teresa's encouragement, Jim Towey founded Aging with Dignity as a non-profit and created the Five Wishes advance directive, which has sold over 40 million copies. He currently serves as the organization's CEO. The Five Wishes publication is America’s most popular advance care planning tool that has helped countless families get the kind of end-of-life care they desire.
Help support us in our mission: agingwithdignity.org
See how Five Wishes could be used in your organization: FiveWishes.org/Home
Contact us for trainings, custom orders, or for any questions at: fivewishes.org/five-wishes/who-we-are/contact-us
Applying Mercy
Sometimes it can be easy to give into negative feelings like shame, which may cause us to believe that we are bad people. However, should we just give in to these feelings whenever they arise? Is there any way out?
Kathryn Clarke shows how mercy and the redemptive power of Christ can help us shake off feelings of shame and bring peace to our lives.
For over 25 years Aging with Dignity has defended the God-given right of the elderly, disabled, and mentally ill to have their human dignity respected and safeguarded, particularly in times of serious illness. Our Five Wishes publication is America’s most popular advance care planning tool that has helped countless families get the kind of end-of-life care they desire.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:09 Redeemed from Shame
00:55 Shame vs Guilt
01:22 What is Mercy?
01:40 Merciful Disposition
03:10 Challenge Yourself
Learn more about what we believe: agingwithdignity.org/what-we-believe/
Support our work at Aging with Dignity through a tax-deductible donation: checkout.square.site/merchant/MLC58KJVD2AAH/checkout/BZHMEP7JUTA4V4ULGIX2OEPS
Kathryn Clarke shows how mercy and the redemptive power of Christ can help us shake off feelings of shame and bring peace to our lives.
For over 25 years Aging with Dignity has defended the God-given right of the elderly, disabled, and mentally ill to have their human dignity respected and safeguarded, particularly in times of serious illness. Our Five Wishes publication is America’s most popular advance care planning tool that has helped countless families get the kind of end-of-life care they desire.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:09 Redeemed from Shame
00:55 Shame vs Guilt
01:22 What is Mercy?
01:40 Merciful Disposition
03:10 Challenge Yourself
Learn more about what we believe: agingwithdignity.org/what-we-believe/
Support our work at Aging with Dignity through a tax-deductible donation: checkout.square.site/merchant/MLC58KJVD2AAH/checkout/BZHMEP7JUTA4V4ULGIX2OEPS
Переглядів: 15
Відео
Savor the Good Stuff: The Pros of Aging
Переглядів 17День тому
Psychotherapist Margaret McGahon For over 25 years Aging with Dignity has defended the God-given right of the elderly, disabled, and mentally ill to have their human dignity respected and safeguarded, particularly in times of serious illness. Our Five Wishes publication is America’s most popular advance care planning tool that has helped countless families get the kind of end-of-life care they ...
Aches and Pains, But Less Self-Conscious
Переглядів 13014 днів тому
Psychotherapist Margaret McGahon dives into the confidence that comes with age. Yes, we may still experience embarrassment, but as we age we carry less self-consciousness. For over 25 years Aging with Dignity has defended the God-given right of the elderly, disabled, and mentally ill to have their human dignity respected and safeguarded, particularly in times of serious illness. Our Five Wishes...
Older but Better? A Psychotherapist Explains
Переглядів 21921 день тому
Psychotherapist Margaret McGahon discusses a new cognitive discovery: the older we get, the better our selective memory becomes. Age comes with a decline in general memory, but it turns out, selective memory ability increases with age! For over 25 years Aging with Dignity has defended the God-given right of the elderly, disabled, and mentally ill to have their human dignity respected and safegu...
How is Healthcare Different in Europe?
Переглядів 10021 день тому
Kathryn Clarke and Aging with Dignity founder Jim Towey talk about the miracles and risks of medicine in the United States and Europe. Noting that the European medical system focuses on diet and exercise, they warn against threat of profit above all else that seems to prevail in the American medical system. For over 25 years Aging with Dignity has defended the God-given right of the elderly, di...
Coping in the Face of Change
Переглядів 12828 днів тому
Kathryn Clarke and Jim Towey discuss the need for hope in an ever-changing world. They explore the art of coping and relying on family and relationships to persevere despite an uncertain future. For over 25 years Aging with Dignity has defended the God-given right of the elderly, disabled, and mentally ill to have their human dignity respected and safeguarded, particularly in times of serious i...
Jimmy Carter: A Legacy Remembered
Переглядів 207Місяць тому
Jimmy Carter passed away on December 29, 2024. He left a lasting legacy on how to age with dignity. Our founder and CEO, Jim Towey, commemorates the life of our former president. For over 25 years Aging with Dignity has defended the God-given right of the elderly, disabled, and mentally ill to have their human dignity respected and safeguarded, particularly in times of serious illness. Our Five...
Grieving Children: Part II
Переглядів 59Місяць тому
Psychotherapist Margaret McGahon discusses a sensitive, but crucial subject: how to help grieving children. Sometimes, children are better at dealing with grief than adults around them. Note their changing moods, and learn how to engage the changing emotions by talking about it. For over 25 years Aging with Dignity has defended the God-given right of the elderly, disabled, and mentally ill to h...
How to Help Grieving Children
Переглядів 85Місяць тому
Psychotherapist Margaret McGahon discusses a sensitive, but crucial subject: how to help grieving children. Step one? Learn the signs! For over 25 years Aging with Dignity has defended the God-given right of the elderly, disabled, and mentally ill to have their human dignity respected and safeguarded, particularly in times of serious illness. Our Five Wishes publication is America’s most popula...
The Wedding Feast at Cana - A Lesson for People of All Faiths
Переглядів 84Місяць тому
Mother of hope, mother of mercy. Mary is the perfect example of a prayerful life, and a life of hope. She is a mother among us, and teaches us how to receive mercies, both big and small. Kathryn Clarke explores the practical mercies exemplified by Mary at the wedding feast at Cana, and how they can be applied to our daily prayer lives, no matter what your faith may be. In this season of Advent,...
Find Your Moment of Kindness
Переглядів 1292 місяці тому
When was the last time you thought about a kindness shown to you in a bad moment? We have all received mercies through our lives, but often they are forgotten in favor of the struggles of daily life. Kathryn Clarke explores the kindnesses we have been shown, and how we can show up for others in life's difficult moments. For over 25 years Aging with Dignity has defended the God-given right of th...
An Age Wave is Coming
Переглядів 992 місяці тому
Are we breaking the covenant among generations? It used to be that the young would care for the old. But with the coming age wave, ballooning debt, and our increasingly online society, can we rely on this age-old covenant? Jim Towey and Kathryn Clarke reveal how we can care for the elderly among us and, in doing so, improve society. For over 25 years Aging with Dignity has defended the God-give...
Gratitude vs. Suffering
Переглядів 2762 місяці тому
Why me? Suffering can be extremely difficult. It makes us ask the age-old question, how could this happen to me? But Jim and Maggie talk about how suffering leads to so much more than pain - meaning, gratitude, and growth. Can you develop coping skills in old age when disaster strikes? Where does God fit into all this? Watch to learn more. For over 25 years Aging with Dignity has defended the G...
Psychotherapist - Phrases to Help Navigate Conflict
Переглядів 2483 місяці тому
Psychotherapist - Phrases to Help Navigate Conflict
Self-Hatred is a Big Deal but You Can Overcome It
Переглядів 1213 місяці тому
Self-Hatred is a Big Deal but You Can Overcome It
Intimacy: Letter or Spirit of the Law?
Переглядів 863 місяці тому
Intimacy: Letter or Spirit of the Law?
I'm Too Liberal and Too Conservative?
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I'm Too Liberal and Too Conservative?
Are You 'Othering' People? How Do You Know?
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Are You 'Othering' People? How Do You Know?
The Effects of Healthy Religious Expression
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The Effects of Healthy Religious Expression
False Flag Religions: How to Spot Them
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False Flag Religions: How to Spot Them
Manually Alter Perspective Daily | Spirituality Series
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Street Smarts Come from Somewhere | Spirituality Series
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The Benefits of Spiritual Vulnerability | Spirituality Series
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When you reach a certain age and your friends and family suddenly start dropping of the perch , it changes your mind set ..I realised that life is too short to sweat the small stuff . Make the most of your loved ones because tomorrow they could be gone 😢
Thank you mam😊😮👌💐❤ॐ नमो नारायणाय।❤❤
I disagree. YOU must take things personally in order to grow mentally and emotionally. Feel it, fix it, and then move on with your life.
Thanks, @georgiafrancis9059. I think Margaret would agree, this video pertains to the first part of what you say - "feel it."
I have chronic pain and fibromyalgia. My pain was a firm 10 for several months after my son died. He died December 31, 2023.
May he rest in peace - we are sorry for your loss.
My beloved husband died 6 months ago. He was my soul mate who fell in love with me on first sight. A lovely,kind, decent , loving and lovable man. Good company and always caring and protective of me. He was in my life for 60 years. There are no words to describe my loss. I can’t stop crying. No one can replace him. I can’t imagine ever feeling happy and content again without him . I will miss him forever.
We are so sorry for your loss.
❤ ADHD has a hold of me and today is the first day that I have chosen to realize that I will to have no friends ❤
There is always hope. As Mother Teresa of Calcutta said, we all are made to love and be loved.
I lost my 40 yo son in late 2020, COVID. Fit and healthy, then gone, in another country when I couldn’t get to him for confirmation. September 2021 ashes flown back, no proper burial. No family, his colleagues only and his wife and my granddaughter. My children, adults with their own children, never mention him. I am not the same anymore. I’m the life and soul of the party, the comforter. I laugh, I play with my grandchildren, and 2 new babies, i child mind. I’m retired, 47 years as a nurse, never seen colleagues since. But I’m not the same person any more. I don’t think my husband , not his father, has any idea what’s going on in my head and my body. His actual father died a few years before, my 2nd husband died 6 months before my son, in may 2020.
Thank you for sharing your poignant story - that sounds so difficult. Please look through our channel playlists of "Mind and Body" or "Spiritual Wellbeing" to help process your grief. Our prayers for your son and for you and your family.
@ thank you. I’ll have a look at those ☘️
nicely stated
I am so darn angry,,,,,,true.
I have all these....6 months in to this awful reality. I scream for him.. I don't care or feel anything.Numb.
My Aunt was not fooled. She saw how, from day 1, how my mother treated me, and was not impressed. In little ways she showed her caring. I was often ill, and one day she came, with a book of cutout dolls and clothes. I could hardly believe it. To this day, my beloved Aunty Anne lives in my prayers of gratitude.
What a beautiful memory, even in the midst of what must have been a difficult time. Thank you for sharing.
Why is she so chirpy and upbeat about grief? One of my grief symptoms is feeling really annoyed by videos like this. Ugh!
Margaret is indeed an upbeat person, sorry to hear it's annoying for you! If you watch her other videos I hope you can discern, at least, her depth and sympathy. Her life's work is helping people manage grief.
I said No and was manipulated and guilted into my mothers care by other family members who said they would do it and dumped her on me, years of verbal and mental abuse and I'm stuck with her. And everything you said just made me mad, i have no life and I am flipping miserable. I cant watch this like im supposed to be having a great time when shes 24/7 get me xyz fix xyz.
Sorry about your situation. Caregiving is a difficult role in life. Hopefully you are able to figure out some tactics that help you and relieve the stress you are under.
Its a joke.. to tell people we, the BB elderly, are still waiting for inclusion, i for one, have my thee or thou pronouns prepared... but i sit here, totally alone. . I make a joke here, you understand? True, noone really cares. But hold the faith... When God noticed my people did not support me, he sent me strangers.. when they flung dirt at me, God built a garden. I now save my generosity for those worthy. I now have a soul tribe of caring people.. they do what they can, its more than enough to be included.
Mother Angelica wrote a book called " On Suffering and Burnout" it has helped me understand suffering, how we can't dictate to God what suffering He allows in us. There are different kinds of suffering in learning a lesson, or even redemptive suffering where we offer our suffering up to Christ. I started having surgery after surgery on my left foot starting at age 43, right after my second and last child. I now have neuropathy and my foot is so short and swollen that I have to buy two pairs of expensive orthopedic shoes just so I have something to wear. I'm 50 and my children are 7.5 and almost nine. I feel bad about not being as physically able as their friends parents. And I'm asked if I'm their grandmother. This all has made me unable to work.. and many friends couldn't deal with MY suffering!( obviously they were weeded out of my life!) but the couple friends I do have support me and I have a wonderful husband. I have started to look at my age as a blessing, a privilege that many friends from high school didn't get to! I try to be grateful more than angry. And try to offer up my sufferings to Christ on the cross! It's still very painful, but I have perspective. I personally have a family history of Alzheimer's ( early onset) so I have a five wishes advance directive so that I'm cared for how I want to be cared for. I'm thankful for " dying with dignity "!
It’s to late💔
We are sorry for your grief. If you want more resources, please refer to our Mind & Body or Spiritual Wellbeing playlists for further assistance.
Woul😮love to have a deeper conversation on this.
Love it - we're hoping to explore this idea more in the future, particularly for other types and forms of motherhood.
Thank you.xoxo Now i understand why i feel the way i do.👩🦰🙏
Glad this video has been helpful! If you would like more resources, please check out our Mind & Body playlist for more videos like this one.
Pride is when we view ourselves as God. Humility is when we see ourselves as God’s creation. Huge.
Yep. Sadly, very familiar with this experience. Thank you for the video.
Thank you for watching.
Can't wait to hear your next topic
I needed to hear this. Thank you!
You're welcome! Glad this video was helpful to you.
Wow, this was a wonderful articulation of a real issue that is happening to all of us with more frequency. Your articulation of the dilemma we face was impressive.
Thank you, glad to hear this video was helpful!
Great information. Thank you!
You're welcome. Glad it was helpful!
I have never been the same since my mum and dad died, I think of them eveyday ,
We are so sorry for your loss. For more resources, please reference Margaret's other videos, we hope you find them helpful.
A resounding YES to this question 😭
We are sorry to hear you are experiencing Caregiver Fatigue! We hope you found this video helpful. Please reference Margaret's other videos for more resources.
"Do you think that WW3 will be a danger?" That sentence doesn't make sense to me. Did you mean, "Do you think there is a danger of a WW3?"
Good catch!
This just answered many questions for me. Thank you.
Glad this video was helpful!
Wanted to add I really love your realistic, grounded approach. Very very helpful.
Really appreciate your feedback!
Hi! Just a reminder that Jesus loves you
Thank you for the insight .💜
I have anticipatory grief about my very disabled spouse. Practicing stoicism along with religious faith. Helps a bit. Loss of mother, who I also cared for, was very hard. Both my soul mates.
We are sorry for your loss, and your ongoing struggles. Please look to our video counseling library for further resources.
This is a very high quality series. Thank you.
Thank you. We hope the information has been helpful.
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Thanks for the feedback!
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Amen 🙏🙂❤️☘️🔥
I have every single thing that was mentioned for years now. It's basically my new normal, with no obvious reason to think it will change. I interact ok socially, hiding it well, all the while just missing what I lost, and there's no replacing it.
Sorry for your loss. It is important to try and not lose hope! We have pinned more resources at the top of the comment thread that may help you navigate your grief.
I have all thrse systoms. My husband passed away almost a year. I just wish people would leave me alone. My grief is my own
May you find faith and strength as you work through this difficult time.
1) Complaining 2) Physical symptoms, aches and pains, fatigue 3) Anxiety, fretting 4) Anger / irritability 5) Pushing people away
wow, amazing woman
she really resonates with me, thanks
thanks, I'm glad I found Margaret
Glad you found her helpful!
Thank you Ms McGahon for this excellent analysis of what really happens to person presented with a serious loss. Many of us had no idea what was to come before the loss occured. Your video is a great help in taking the mystery out of this terrible process of grief.
So glad you found it useful.
This is the best description of what it actually is like I’ve ever heard. Thank you.
Glad you found it helpful!
Wonderful. Can’t wait to order this companion.
Excellent
Ok. Would have appreciated a comment about dying with that dignity
Thanks for the comment, if by dying with dignity you refer to a natural death with proper pain management, care, and medical attention, then we are on the exact same page. We have been fighting to improve end-of-life care for over 25 years!
Super. So refreshing to hear someone talk about the dignity of us all, regardless of how we look on a given day. so many of our elderly feel unloved.
I've been grieving for 11 years.. I'm 72 and have lost hope for any real happiness ever again.. nothing to look forward to. Just way too many losses, 2 of the losses were suicides.. just waiting for this life to finally be done with.
That's where I'm at. I distract myself as much as possible (one example is hours of UA-cam time). My best to you, I hope things turn around for both of us.
Yes this is me xx
I just lost my grandma and feel so much guilt for not bein by her side bc I live in another country just to think I wont hear her voice again is so painful I cant sleep I cry all the time 😔
We are sorry for your loss.