As I quickly approach the age of 60, just a few short months away, I seem to be asked quite often these days “When are you going to retire? Are you going to work until 62, or 65, maybe 67, or wait for your full retirement at 70?”
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In a world brimming with noise, chaos, and an ever-changing landscape of success and achievement, finding a deep sense of purpose and meaning can sometimes feel elusive. Yet, amid the clamor of daily life, there lies a profound and unchanging truth that can anchor us: the knowledge that we are loved...
For the past month, we have been writing on the theme of Purpose and Meaning as we approach our annual Abundant Aging Symposium, on Friday, October 4th from 9:30am to 3:15pm. Participation is available both ONLINE and IN PERSON at the in Columbus, Ohio. Registration discounts when you...
To psychologists, purpose is an abiding intention to achieve a long-term goal that is both personally meaningful and makes a positive mark on the world. More simply, purpose is quite similar to the Japanese concept of ikigai, your reason to get out of bed each morning.
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Transforming aging, one person at a time.
At the Ruth Frost Parker Center for Abundant Aging, we’re seek to be:
- A joyful, spiritually vibrant, multigenerational, multicultural COMMUNITY of individuals and organizations who, together, are discovering the riches of abundant aging.
- A courageous advocate for justice and an inclusive society that works to CONQUER AGEISM.
- A world-class education and resource center known for expanding the paradigms of ELDERHOOD through its collaborative thought leadership and provocative programming.
What You Can Do at the Parker Center
Let Us Come to You: Discover our presentations and workshops created for your congregation, organization or community. All programs are designed to help you and your group start talking and thinking about aging in new ways. Learn more about Engagement
Learn About Aging: Explore our educational opportunities for everyone — older adults, faith-based and secular audiences, professionals or students who work with older adults and anyone interested in learning about aging. Learn more about Education
When you live abundantly, you’re spiritually fulfilled. You feel empowered to discover meaning and purpose in your life. You feel inspired to engage in your community, build relationships with family and friends and fulfill your physical, spiritual, intellectual, emotional and social needs.
“The greatest limitation facing older adults is not physical or mental handicaps but rather the negative stereotypes that exist regarding aging.”
– Linda Woolf, Professor of Psychology, Webster University
The Art of Aging Podcast
The Art of Aging Podcast is sponsored by the Parker Center and produced by a fellow with The Dayton Foundation Encore Fellows Initiative, which provides fellowship opportunities for older adults. This podcast offers ideas, information and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow older.
Upcoming Events
2024 Abundant Aging Symposium: Meaning, Purpose and Redefining Retirement
- Date: October 4, 2024
- Where: Nationwide Conference Center
Confirmed Speakers
Richard Eisenberg, Unretired freelance writer and editor; “The View From Unretirement”, columnist at MarketWatch; freelancer for Fortune, Next Avenue and AARP
Janine Vanderburg, CEO, Encore Roadmap
Helen Dennis, Columnist, author, lecturer on age & the new retirement; Author of “Project Renewment”
Anna Hall, Founder and Purpose Guide, The Purpose Equation
Tony Hixon, CIMA, FRC; Chief Executive Officer, Hixon Zuercher Capital Management;
Donna Kastner, Managing Director, Age Well Dayton
Rev. Beth Long-Higgins, VP of Engagement and Director, Parker Center for Abundant Aging at United Church Homes
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