Overview
Richard L. Morgan has carved a niche as a bestselling author and an authority on older adult ministries and concerns. Now, he chronicles his own transition to a retirement community. Morgan speaks frankly about the losses and realities as he approached his own not-yet-frail ""fourth quarter"" (after age 75). Drawing from his journals of those sometimes-agonizing months, he takes us through his decision to move to a long-term facility and the first year of settling in. ""The retirement community became my home, and I must confront the inevitable illnesses of old age ... every day,"" Morgan writes. ""While I could not minimize the difficulties and issues I faced in this new lifestyle, it gave me a view of this life as an insider. I became a participant, not an observer [as before in my ministry]."" Morgan addresses the fears of life after 75: loss of health, cognitive ability, short-term memory, independence, and status. Fifty-two scripture passages, meditations, and prayers offer hope for those along this intense pilgrimage. As one reviewer says, ""Settling In speaks loudly of the continuing call of a God with hands outstretched, who is always challenging us to further horizons, larger concerns and constantly surprising us with news to love and be loved."" Morgan's soul-baring reflections are invaluable for those considering a move to a retirement community, current residents, their family and friends, and staff of facilities.
Full Product Details
Author: Richard L Morgan
Publisher: Upper Room Books
Imprint: Upper Room Books
Edition: Large type / large print edition
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 2.50cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.318kg
ISBN: 9780835899086
ISBN 10: 083589908
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 01 February 2006
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Out of stock
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Reviews
"""Richard Morgan has a passion for enhancing the lives of older adults. Upon reading his latest book, my desire is to share it with others for it is comprehensive and ""rings true."" He speaks of his own insightful experiences in making the transition to retirement community living, with all the accompanying challenges and joys. Dr. Morgan's narrative offers encouragement and support to those who are making this journey."" -- James D. Ludwick"
Richard Morgan has a passion for enhancing the lives of older adults. Upon reading his latest book, my desire is to share it with others for it is comprehensive and rings true. He speaks of his own insightful experiences in making the transition to retirement community living, with all the accompanying challenges and joys. Dr. Morgan's narrative offers encouragement and support to those who are making this journey. -- James D. Ludwick
Author Information
Richard L. Morgan is a retired chaplain, pastor (PCUSA), and professor. He most recently served as a volunteer chaplain at Redstone Highlands, the senior living community where he resided near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He holds a bachelor of arts degree from Davidson College; a master of divinity, master of theology, and PhD from Union Theological Seminary; and a master of counseling from Wake Forest University, Richard was named the 1987 Man of the Year by the city of Lenoir, NC; awarded the 2013 Presbyterian Older Adult Ministry Award; and honored as the 2015 Volunteer of the Year at Redstone Highlands Senior Living Community.
