A Houston pastor pleaded guilty this week to defrauding elderly people from millions of dollars.
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The Isolation of the Elderly
The loneliness epidemic has had its effect on many different groups of people, but perhaps more prominently, it has plagued the elderly community. One U.K. study suggests that loneliness in elders can lead to an early death.
99-Year-Old Has Read Through Bible 60 Times: 'Might as Well Make it 61'
A 99-year-old woman at a Tennessee Church is embarking on a journey to read through the entire Bible for the 61st time.
Church Asks Members over 60 Years Old to Worship Elsewhere to Make Room for New Young People
A church in Minnesota told its older members old to worship elsewhere while the church shifts its focus toward young families. If they want to come back to the church, they can reapply for membership in two years, a memo sent out to the congregation said.
America will Have More Elderly People Than Children by 2035, Census Bureau Predicts
Earlier this week, NPR covered a report from the U.S. Census Bureau that projects that “Adults 65 and older will outnumber children for the first time in U.S. history by the year 2035.”
Dying Alone: America's Demographic Future
Can you imagine a world where old people die alone at home, and no one notices? We’re already there.
Oregon House Kills Bill Which Allows Starving Mentally Ill Patients
The Oregon state House recently killed a piece of legislation which was widely condemned by pro-life groups.
World’s Oldest Woman Cites Christian Faith as Secret to Longevity
The oldest woman in the world, 117-year-old Violet Mosse-Brown from Jamaica, says the secret to her longevity is her Christian faith and serving God.
Elderly Patients at Risk of Forced Starvation in Oregon
New bill would give family and doctors the ability to withhold food and water without a patient’s consent.
