Selected Bibliography

Episcopal Diocese of Iowa Older Adult Ministries Team

Note: The Team considers those items marked with an asterisk * to be especially relevant for Episcopalians in Iowa. However, we believe that everything on this list is of potential value for you.

Resources on Many Topics *PBS/Next Avenue is a weekly list serve that offers excellent, readable, and very helpful articles on many aspects of aging, from medical to financial to caregiving to spirituality to end of life issues. Washington Post article, “Advice to Widows.” http://www.nextavenue.org/planned-widow-got-lot-wrong/?hide_newsletter=true&utm_source=Next+Avenue+Email+Newsletter&utm_campaign=56d14be2b9-08_23_2016_Tues_Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_056a405b5a-56d14be2b9-165006709&mc_cid=56d14be2b9&mc_eid=64270874f0 Washington Post article, “Advice from a small town undertaker.” https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/life-lessons-from-a-small-town-undertaker-as-white-women-die-younger-in-america/2016/08/20/a1e64d76-60b6-11e6-af8e-54aa2e849447_story.html?wpisrc=nl_rainbow&wpmm=1 *Medium Daily Digest is another general purpose listserve that often has articles relevant for older people. Caregiving *American Association of Retired Persons. (2010). Prepare to care; A planning guide for families. www.aarp.org/foundation/preparetocare *Aging parents: The family survival guide. (DVD presentation includes a 180 page action guide workbook with over 100 nationwide referral resources.) www.agingparents.com Cobb M (2001). Spiritual Care at the End of Life. Open University Press.

Garrett, S. (2006). On the road: Caring for an aging parent. Chicago:Dearborn Financial Publishing. Gross, J. (2011). A bittersweet season: Caring for our aging parents. NY:Alfred A. Knopf. Grundzen M (2003). The Face of Dignity: Honouring the Individuality of Residents and Staff in “Vital Connections in Long-Term Care: Spiritual Resources for Staff and Residents.” Eds Barton, Grundzen and Zielske. Health Professions Press, Baltimore

*Legacy Caregiver Services. (2006). The caregiver helpbook: Powerful tools for caregivers. Portland, OR. www.legacyhealth.org

*Mace, N. & Rabins, P. (2006). The 36-hour day: A family guide to caring for people with Alzheimer disease, other dementias and memory loss in later life (4th Edition). Baltimore:Johns Hopkins Press.

Morris, V. (2004). How to care for aging parents. New York, NY: Workman Pub Co. *Nouwen, H. & Mogabgab, J. (2011). A spirituality of caregiving. Nashville:Upper

Room Books. Silverstone, B. & Human, H. (2008). You and your aging parent: A family guide to

emotional, social, health, and financial problems. New York, NY:Oxford University Press. Span, P. (2009). When the time comes: Families with aging parents share their struggles

and solutions. Longmont, CO:Springboard Press. Woodson, C. (2007). To survive caregiving: A daughter’s experience, a doctor’s advice

on finding hope, help and health. West Conschococken, PA:Infinity Publishing. (5 CD audio version and book available at www.buybooksonweb.com )

Christian Formation Grenz, L. (2008). Transforming disciples. New York, NY:Church Publishing Co.

Russell M (2001). Listening to Dementia: A New Paradigm for Theology. In Contact 135 p. 13-21.

Dementia *Alzheimer’s Poem, “Do Not Ask Me to Remember”: http://www.alzheimers.net/2013-08-05/do-not-ask-me-to-remember-poem/ Buijssen, H. (2005). The simplicity of dementia: A guide for family and caregivers. Philadelphia:Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Cheston R & Bender M (1999). Understanding Dementia – the man with the worried eyes. Jessica Kingsley Pub, London.

*De Baggio T (2002). Losing My Mind: An Intimate Look at Life with Alzheimer’s. The Free Press, New York

Dowling, J. (1995). Keeping busy: A handbook of activities for persons with dementia. Baltimore:Johns Hopkins University Press. Glenner, J., Stehman, J. et al. (2005). When your loved one has dementia: A simple guide for caregivers. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press.

*Goldsmith, M. (2004). In a strange land: People with dementia and the local church. Southwell, Scotland:4M Publications.

*Mace, N. & Rabins, P. (2006). The 36-hour day: A family guide to caring for people with Alzheimer disease, other dementias and memory loss in later life (4th Edition). Baltimore:Johns Hopkins Press.

Morgan, R. & Thibault, J. (2009). No act of love is ever wasted: The spirituality of caring for persons with dementia. Nashville:Upper Room Books.

Radin, L. & Radin, G. (2003). What if it’s not Alzheimer’s? Amherst, NY: Prometheus Books.

*Sacks O (1985). The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat.

*“16 things I would want if I got dementia.” http://www.nextavenue.org/slideshow/16-things-want-got-dementia/

Elder Abuse Episcopal Church “Checklist for Prevention of Elder Abuse.”

Coyne, Andrew, et al., “The Relationship Between Dementia and Elder Abuse.” Journal of American Psychiatry 150.4 (1993). Loverde, J. (2009). The complete elder abuse planner. New York, NY:Three Rivers Press. Sandell, D. & Hudson. L. (2002). Ending elder abuse: A family guide. Fort Bragg, CA:QED Press.

End of Life Issues Callahan, M. & Kelley, P. (1997). Final gifts. NY:Simon & Schuster. Davies S & Nolan M (2003). Making the best of things: relatives’ experiences of decisions about care-home entry in “Ageing and Society,” Vol 23 Part 4 July 2003

“Green Burials.” http://grist.org/living/a-different-way-to-die-the-real-story-of-a-green-burial/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=living-newsletter&utm_campaign=round-2-image

Jacobs, M. (2010). Clergy guide to end of life issues. Cleveland, OH:Pilgrim Press. Larsen, L. (2004). Facing the final mystery: A guide to discerning end of life

issues. Malibu, CA:blue Sky Press.

*Oliver Sacks on Learning He Has Terminal Cancer. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/19/opinion/oliver-sacks-on-learning-he-has-terminal-cancer.html?emc=eta1

“Our irrational fear of death.” http://www.patheos.com/blogs/betweentheshadows/2016/05/the-irrational-fear-of-death/?utm_source=SilverpopMailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Patheos%20051216%20(1)&utm_content=&spMailingID=51355431&spUserID=MTUxMzAzOTQwMDYwS0&spJobID=921416152&spReportId=OTIxNDE2MTUyS0

“Their Dying Wishes.” http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/03/04/their-dying-wishes/?emc=edit_ty_20150304&nl=opinion&nlid=59358279

*“What to say to someone who is dying.” Next Avenue. http://www.nextavenue.org/what-to-say-to-someone-whos-dying/?hide_newsletter=true&utm_source=Next+Avenue+Email+Newsletter&utm_campaign=17fe2847dc-06_28_2016_Tues_Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_056a405b5a-17fe2847dc-165006709&mc_cid=17fe2847dc&mc_eid=64270874f0

“When Death Comes Stalking.” Photographs from National Geographic. http://yourshot.nationalgeographic.com/stories/when-death-comes/?utm_source=NatGeocom&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=inside_20160603&utm_campaign=Content&utm_rd=1943669494

*Wilson, Tim, “Griefwalker: A Film About Stephen Jenkinson and his work with the dying. 2008.

Financial Wellness New York Times “Retirement Index.” http://www.nytimes.com/indexes/2015/02/19/business/retirement/index.html?WT.mc_ev=click&WT.mc_id=NYT-E-I-NYT-E-AT-0226-L11&nl=el&nlid=59358279

*Swan, B. & Lord, K. (2010). The complete guide to managing your parents’ finances when they cannot. Ocala, FL: Atlantic Publishing Group, Inc.

Health and Fitness Altug, Z. & Gensler, T. (2006). The anti-aging fitness prescription. Victoria, BC: Hatherleigh. *Chopra, D. & Simon, D. (2001). Grow younger, live longer: Ten steps to reverse aging. NY: Three Rivers Press. Einstein, G. & McDaniel, M. (2004). Memory fitness: A guide for successful aging. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press. Heidrich, R. (2005). Senior fitness: The diet and exercise program for maximum health and longevity. New York, NY: Lantern Books. Lachs, M. (2010). Treat me, NOT my age: A doctor’s guide to getting the best care as you or a loved one gets older. New York, NY: Viking Adult. Matthews, J. & Matthews, D. (2011). Social Security, Medicare and government pensions: Get the most out of your retirement and medical benefits (16th Ed.). Berkely, CA:NOLO Publishing. Moon, M (2006). Medicare; A policy primer. Washington, DC: Urban Institute. Nussbaum, P. (2003). Brain health and wellness. Tarentum, PA: Word Association Publishers. Rowe, J. & Kahn, R. (1998). Successful aging. New York, NY: Pantheon Books. Small, G. (2006). The longevity bible. New York, NY: Hyperion Press. Small, G. (2002). The memory bible: An innovative strategy for keeping your brain young. New York, NY: Hyperion Press.

The Merck manual of health and aging. (K. Lane, ed.). (2005). NY: Balantine Books. Wei, J. & Levkoff, S. (2000). Aging well: The complete guide to physical and emotional

health. New York, NY: John Wiley and Sons.

“We’re Lucky if We Get to Be Old.” https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/social-issues/were-lucky-if-we-get-to-be-old-physician-and-professor-believes/2016/01/23/251ed8b2-b9c2-11e5-829c-26ffb874a18d_story.html?postshare=5491453643662333&tid=ss_fb

Pastoral Care Everett D (2000). Spiritual Care: Stretching the Soul in Journal of Dementia Care 8, Jan/Feb 2000

Gentzler, R. (2008). Aging and ministry in the 21st century. Nashville: Discipleship Resources.

*Goldsmith M (1999). Ethical Issues in Dementia Care in “Dementia Care: Developing Partnerships in Practice” eds. Adams T & Clarke C, Bailiere Tindall, London

Goldsmith M (199b). Dementia: A Challenge to Christian Theology and Pastoral Care in Spirituality and Aging, Ed A Jewell, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London

*Kirkwood, N. (2005). Pastoral care to the aged: A handbook for lay visitors. New York, NY: Church Publishing.

Koenig, H. (2008). Pastoral care of older adults. Minneapolis: Augsburg Fortress Press. Shamy E (2003). A Guide to the Spiritual Dimension of Care for People with

Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia. Jessica Kingsley, London.

Webb, M. (2003). Building a ministry for homebound and nursing home residents. Nashville: Discipleship Resources.

Quality of Life Bayley J (1998) Iris—a Memoir of Iris Murdoch. Duckworth, London

Crafton, B. (2007). Some things you just have to live with: Musings on middle age. New York, NY: Church Publishing. Dychtwald, K. (1990). The age wave: How the most important trend of our time can change your future. New York, NY: Bantam Books. Ellis, N. (2002). If I live to be 100: Lessons from the centenarians. New York, NY: Crown Publishers. Gentzler, R. & Miller, C. (2003). Forty-sixty: A study for midlife adults who want to make a difference. Nashville: Discipleship Resources. Hawthorne, L. (2003). Sisters and brothers all these years: Taking another look at the longest relationships in your life. Action, MA: Vander Wyk & Burnham.

Hill, R.D. (2008). Seven strategies for positive aging. NY: W. W. Norton Co. Koenig, H. (1997). A gospel for the mature years: Finding fulfillment by knowing and

using your gifts. Philadelphia: Haworth Press. *Koenig, H. (2002). Purpose and power in retirement: New opportunities for meaning

and significance. Philadelphia: Template Foundation Press. Matzkin, A. & Matzkin, R. (2009). The art of aging: Celebrating the authentic aging self.

Boulder, Co: Sentient Publications.

Rowe, J. & Kahn, R. (1998). Successful aging. New York, NY: Pantheon Books. *Schacther-Shalomi, Z. & Miller, R. (1995). From aging to sage-ing: A profound new

vision of growing older. New York, NY: Warner Books. Schaie, K., Krause, N. & Booth, A. (eds). (2004). Religious influences on the health and

well-being in the elderly. New York, NY: Springer Publishing.

Snowdon D (2001). Aging with Grace. Fourth Estate, Harper Collins, London

*TED Talk: “What Really Matters at the End of Life.” https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#label/Aging/14fc241d2a2b0e63

*“Eldering.” Weavings: A Journal of the Christian Spiritual Life, Vol XXXI, No 3.

Retirement *Anthony, M. (2006). The new retire mentality: Planning your life and living your dreams. . .at any age you want. Chicago, IL: Kaplan Publishers. *Autry, James. (2002). The spirit of retirement: Creating a life of meaning and personal growth. Roseville, CA: Prima Publishing/Random House. Bankson, M. (2010). Creative aging: Rethinking retirement and non-retirement in a changing world. (Kindle edition). Woodstock, VT: Skylight Paths. *Capps, Donald, The Decades of Life: A Guide to Human Development. Westminster, 2008 Cullinane, J. & Fitzgerald, C. (2007). The new retirement (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Rodale

Gambone, J. (2000). Refirement: A guide to midlife and beyond. Minneapolis, MN: Kirk House Publishers. *Gambone, J., Whittlinger, E. & Magnuson, D. (2004). The retirement workbook. Minneapolis, MN: Personnel Decisions International. Hansen, R. (2010). Shaping a life of significance for retirement. Nashville, TN: Upper Room Books.

Izzo, John, The Five Secrets You Must Discover Before You Die. Berrett-Kohler, 2008. *Koenig, H. (2002). Purpose and power in retirement: New opportunities for meaning

and significance. Philadelphia: Template Foundation Press. Rentsch, G. (2008). Smart women don’t retire – they break free. New York, NY: Springboard Press. Sedlar, J. & Miners, R. (2003). Don’t retire, rewire! New York, NY: The Penguin Group. Stone, M. & Stone, H. (2004), Too young to retire: 101 ways to start the rest of your life. New York, NY: The Penguin Group.

Spirituality *Address, R. & Rosenkranz, A. (2005). To honor and respect: A program and resource

guide for congregations on sacred aging. New York, New York, NY: URJ Press.

Aging, spirituality and religion: A handbook. (2003). M.Kimble, S. McFadden, & J. Ellor (eds.). Minneapolis: Augsburg Fortress Press.

Arrien, Angeles, The Second Half of Life: Opening the Eight Gates of Wisdom. Boulder, CO: Sounds True, 2005.

Barton J, Gundzen M, & Zielske R (2003). Vital Connections in long-term Care: Spiritual Resources for Staff and Residents’. Health Professions Press

Bryden C (2002). Dementia—A Spiritual Journey Towards the Divine: A Personal View of Dementia. In “Mental Health and Spirituality in Later Life”, ed Elizabeth MacKinlay, Haworth Pastoral Press, Binghampton, NY.

*Chittister, J. (2008). The gift of years: Growing old gracefully. New York, NY: Bluebridge.

Fischer, K. (1998). Winter grace: Spirituality and aging. Nashville: Upper Room Books. Griffin, E. (2011). Souls in full sail: A Christian spirituality for the later years. Downers

Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. Guenther, M. (1995). Toward holy ground: Spiritual directions for the second half of life.

Boston: Cowley Publications. Hamilton, L. (2007). Wisdom from the middle ages for middle aged women. New York,

NY: Church Publishing. *Hauerwas, Stanley, et al., Growing Old in Christ. Grand Rapids: Erdmans, 2003. Ingram, K. (2003). Wine at the end of the feast: Embracing spiritual changes as you age.

Chicago, IL: Loyola Press. Jones, Alan, Soul Making: The Desert Way of Spirituality. San Francisco: Harper, 1996.

Koenig H (1994). Aging and God: Spiritual Pathways to Mental Health in Midlife and Later Years. The Haworth Press, Binghampton

*Lamott, Anne, Advice to the Aged. http://www.salon.com/2015/04/10/anne_lamott_shares_all_that_she_knows_everyone_is_screwed_up_broken_clingy_and_scared/

Morgan, R. (2002). Remembering your story: Creating your own spiritual autobiography. Nashville, TN: Upper Room Books.

*Nouwen, H. & Gaffney, W. (1974). Aging: The fulfillment of life. New York, NY: Doubleday.

*Nouwen, H. (1996). Can you drink the cup? Notre Dame, IN: Ave Maria Press. *Rohr, R. (2011). Falling upward: A spirituality for the two halves of life. San

Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

*Singh, Kathleen Dowling, The Grace in Aging: Awaken as You Grow Older. Wisdom, 2014.

*Singh, Kathleen Dowling, The Grace in Dying: How We Are Transformed Spiritually as We Die. HarperOne, 2000.

*Suzuki, David and Peter Knudtson, Wisdom of the Elders: Honoring Sacred Native Visions of Nature. New York: Bantam, 1992.

*Weavings: A Journal of the Christian Spiritual Life. “Eldering.” Vol. XXI, No. 3, May/June/July, 2016.

Wilber, Ken, A Brief History of Everything. Boston: Shambala, 1996.

Worship and Prayer Bock, S. (2008). Liturgy for the whole church: Mulitgenerational resources for worship. New York, NY: Church Publishing. Buchanan, M. (2011). Aging faithfully: 28 days of prayer. Nashville: Upper Room Books. *Bartocci, B. (2008). Grace on the go: Quick prayers for compassionate caregivers. New York, NY: Morehouse Publishing. *Standing Committee on Liturgy and Music of the Episcopal Church. (2007). Changes: Prayers and services honoring rites of passage. New York, NY: Church Publishing Company.