MYTHS ABOUT AGING - It’s an unfair blanket statement to assume that every person over the age of 60 has ‘old ways’ of thinking. Not every aging person experiences memory loss. Eating right, getting enough exercise and rest all contribute to healthy aging. Elderly people have faced countless challenges and situations of change by the time they reach a certain age, so while they may be a bit slower to adapt, they are certainly capable of change. Many people of retirement age enjoy active lives. Many people take up hobbies or crafts in their senior years that actually lead to a second career and/or income. People that choose to be happy, usually continue that mindset into their golden years. It all comes down to attitude. Many elderly people retain abilities to understand, make rational decisions and participate in and simply enjoy life. As people age, they or society in general may take on some assumptions about them. There are many myths about aging or elderly people that simple aren’t true. Fellowship Square debunks the myths about aging that should never be assumed about senior citizens. Every individual – young and old – has his or her own unique thoughts and feelings about society. It’s an unfair blanket statement to assume that every person over (or under!) the age of 60 has the same beliefs. Taking some time to speak with elderly people about their thoughts about the world – and their own past experiences – can shed some light on this truth.

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10 Myths about Aging

People that choose to be happy, usually continue that mindset into their golden years - it all comes down to attitude

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It’s an unfair blanket statement to assume that every person over the age of 60 has ‘old ways’ of thinking. Not every aging person experiences memory loss. Eating right, getting enough exercise and rest all contribute to healthy aging. Elderly people have faced countless challenges and situations of change by the time they reach a certain age, so while they may be a bit slower to adapt, they are certainly capable of change. Many people of retirement age enjoy active lives. Many people take up hobbies or crafts in their senior years that actually lead to a second career and/or income. Many elderly people retain abilities to understand, make rational decisions and participate in and simply enjoy life.

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As people age, they or society in general may take on some assumptions about them.

There are many myths about aging or elderly people that simple aren’t true.

Fellowship Square debunks the myths about aging that should never be assumed about senior citizens.

Myth: “Old people have ‘old ways’ of thinking.”

Truth: Every individual – young and old – has his or her own unique thoughts and feelings about society. It’s an unfair blanket statement to assume that every person over (or under!) the age of 60 has the same beliefs. Taking some time to speak with elderly people about their thoughts about the world – and their own past experiences – can shed some light on this truth.

Myth: “People lose their memory as they age.”

Truth: Not every aging person experiences memory loss diseases such as dementia or Alzheimer’s. According to Psychology Today, only 6 to 8 percent of people over the age of 65 have been diagnosed with dementia.

Myth: Genetic health conditions can’t be avoided as people age.

Truth: While it’s true that genetics play a certain role in each person’s body and health, health and wellness is largely in the hands of each individual. Eating right, getting enough exercise and rest all contribute to healthy aging.

Myth: Elderly people are less adaptable to change.

Truth: This is a personal preference – some people enjoy the newness and thrill of change, while others may be more apprehensive about change. However, this is not an age-related issue. Elderly people have faced countless challenges and situations of change by the time they reach a certain age, so while they may be a bit slower to adapt, they are certainly capable of change.

Myth: Elderly people are less adventurous.

Truth: There are many elderly people who have waited their entire lives for the opportunity to be in retirement so they can travel the world and see new things.

Myth: People become less productive as they age.

Truth: Retirement doesn’t mean elderly people just want to sit around all day! While at a certain age and depending on health concerns, some elderly people may need to rest more throughout the day, many people of retirement age enjoy active lives, help with care for their grandchildren and volunteer. A report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 24% of senior citizens volunteer throughout their retirement years.

Myth: People are less creative as they age.

Truth: Many people take up hobbies or crafts in their senior years that actually lead to a second career and/or income. Whether its woodworking, art or knitting, creative activities keep seniors’ brains and dexterity sharp.

Myth: “Old people are crabby or depressed.”

Truth: Depression is a real, diagnosable disease, not a feeling that can be used as a blanket statement. There is no evidence that shows that older people are crankier – people that are generally “crabby” in their younger years may continue that way. People that choose to be happy, usually continue that mindset into their golden years. It all comes down to attitude.

Myth: Elderly people are lonely.

Truth: The loving, caring environments of retirement communities and assisted living facilities such as Fellowship Square intend to make their residents feel at home and offer a vast social calendar of activities to keep seniors interactive with their neighbors. Many elderly people have kept an active social life and now that they have more time in retirement, actually have a very busy calendar.

Myth: “Old people are incompetent.”

Truth: Elderly people that continue to challenge their brains, exercise their bodies and feed their soul with religion and spiritual beliefs are perfectly competent into their senior years. Even as they age and experience some memory loss or dementia, many elderly people retain abilities to understand, make rational decisions and participate in and simply enjoy life!

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BY THIS WE KNOW LOVE - As we relish the goodness of God, let it naturally fill our lives and touch those around us as well. Let the healing balm of God’s compassion soothe all who are hurting. Let peace, forgiveness, and rest fill our hearts. Let favour replace hatred, blessings replace cursings, life replace death. All’s well when we dwell in God’s love. May His compassion reign. - ‘By this we know love, that He laid down His life for us’ - We love, because He first loved us - remember Jesus’ compassion today. He laid down His life and suffered on the Cross so that we may be saved and enjoy the blessings of God. And part of that blessing, is that we have also inherited a heart of compassion. If God’s people are to be living examples of one thing, that ought to be compassion. And yet our first response is often something else. They should know better than to make such a mess of their lives. Showing compassion will interrupt our comfort and security. It may be an inconvenience. But if we are to be people after God’s own heart, showing compassion should not be an option. Showing compassion is helping practically, giving sacrificially and loving without judgement or bias. It can be offering a meal, driving another when they have no fuel or sitting beside someone and crying with them in their soul-crushed state. Compassion begins where loud applause and cheering ends. In fact, the best acts of compassion will never be known to others. They are the kind acts we do in obscurity.

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By This We Know Love

For those who have been forgiven much, love much. We love because He first loved us.

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As we relish the goodness of God, let it naturally fill our lives and touch those around us as well. Let the healing balm of God’s compassion soothe all who are hurting. Let peace, forgiveness, and rest fill our hearts. Let favour replace hatred, blessings replace cursings, life replace death. All’s well when we dwell in God’s love - may His compassion reign

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‘By this we know love, that He laid down His life for us’ - (1 John 3:16)

 

We love, because He first loved us.

Beloved, remember Jesus’ compassion today.

He laid down His life and suffered on the Cross so that we may be saved and enjoy the blessings of God.

And part of that blessing, is that we have also inherited a heart of compassion.

As we relish the goodness of God, let it naturally fill our lives and touch those around us as well.

Let the healing balm of God’s compassion soothe all who are hurting.

Let peace, forgiveness, and rest fill our hearts.

Let favour replace hatred, blessings replace cursings, life replace death.

All’s well when we dwell in God’s love.

May His compassion reign.

Be Greatly Blessed!

Prayer:

Father, God of all compassion, create in me a heart that is full of love for those who need help.

Show me, within the context of my own life, how I might show care and concern to those you direct me to.

Surround me with your presence. Fill me with your love, blessings and favour.

So that it may overflow and touch the lives of those around me.

In Jesus’ Mighty Name,

AMEN!

What is our first response when we see another in need? Judgement, criticism, anger or compassion?

If God’s people are to be living examples of one thing, that ought to be compassion.

And yet our first response is often something else.

How could that person have got themselves into this mess?

Why should I go out of my way to help?

Can’t someone else rescue them?

They should know better than to make such a mess of their lives.

Showing compassion will interrupt our comfort and security. It may be an inconvenience.

But if we are to be people after God’s own heart, showing compassion should not be an option.

Showing compassion is helping practically, giving sacrificially and loving without judgement or bias.

It can be offering a meal, driving another when they have no fuel or sitting beside someone and crying with them in their soul-crushed state.

Compassion begins where loud applause and cheering ends.

In fact, the best acts of compassion will never be known to others. They are the kind acts we do in obscurity.

Our compassion is known only to the receiver and it is given with no thought of thanks or gain.

Compassion is a service done unto the Lord for His glory alone.

Genuine compassion takes risks.

Genuine compassion gives away what most people cling to and reaches out when most people would hold back.

Their caring brings them up close to feel the pain of others and genuine compassion is prepared to do whatever is necessary to demonstrate true concern.

Consider our response to the need of others today.

Or are we so removed from the needy that we don’t know how to respond?

Do we see those who are struggling, who require our help, as an inconvenience, or a threat to our own comfortable and secure lifestyle?

God’s heart goes out to the poor, the needy and the lost. Our hearts ought to ache for these people too. 

But above all, remember God’s forgiveness and His love for you.

For those who have been forgiven much, love much. We love because He first loved us.

It is through understanding God’s love for us that we can develop the heartfelt response through the overflowing of His compassion in us.

So love freely, for you have already been loved completely.

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YOU DON’T HAVE TO BURN OUT - Long periods of overexertion and stress can cause constant fatigue, headaches, sleeplessness, gastrointestinal problems, tenseness, a feeling of being tied in knots, and an inability to relax. Some other signals of “burnout” are crying, being easily angered, negativity, irritability, depression, cynicism (scornful, mocking of the virtues of others), and bitterness toward others’ blessings and even their good health. “Burnout” can cause us to not exercise self-control, and when this happens, we will no longer produce good fruit in our daily lives. “Burnout” steals our joy, making peace impossible to find. When our bodies are not at peace, everything seems to be in turmoil. God established the law of resting on the Sabbath to prevent “burnout” in our lives. The law of the Sabbath simply says we can work six days, and rest one day. We need to rest and worship and play.

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You Don’t Have to Burn Out

Joyce Meyer

“I will say to the LORD, ‘My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’” — Psalm 91:2

Are you excessively tired all the time, and even after sleeping, do you wake up feeling tired all over again?

You may be experiencing some of the symptoms of exhaustion, or what is commonly called “burnout.”

Long periods of overexertion and stress can cause constant fatigue, headaches, sleeplessness, gastrointestinal problems, tenseness, a feeling of being tied in knots, and an inability to relax.

Some other signals of “burnout” are crying, being easily angered, negativity, irritability, depression, cynicism (scornful, mocking of the virtues of others), and bitterness toward others’ blessings and even their good health.

“Burnout” can cause us to not exercise self-control, and when this happens, we will no longer produce good fruit in our daily lives.

“Burnout” steals our joy, making peace impossible to find. When our bodies are not at peace, everything seems to be in turmoil.

God established the law of resting on the Sabbath to prevent “burnout” in our lives.

The law of the Sabbath simply says we can work six days, and rest one day. We need to rest and worship and play.

Even God rested after six days of work. He, of course, never gets tired, but gave us this example so we would follow the pattern.

In Exodus 23:10–12, we find that even the land had to rest after six years, and the Israelites were not to plant in it the seventh year.

During this rest, everything recovered and prepared for future production.

Today in America, almost every business is open seven days a week. Some of them are even open twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

When we make ourselves available at all times, we are in danger of “burnout.”

People today are quick to argue that they cannot afford to take a day off, but I say they cannot afford not to.

Some people feel guilty anytime they try to rest, but that guilty feeling is not from God.

God wants us to live balanced lives, and if we don’t, we open a door for Satan to bring some kind of destruction (see 1 Peter 5:8).

Trust God that your resting time is just as valuable as your working time.

Prayer Starter: Lord, thank You for the examples You have given us in Your Word about rest.

I ask for Your help to live a truly balanced life and do whatever it takes to have the proper time to relax and recharge.

In Jesus’ Name, Amen. 

Dave and Joyce Meyer, who’ve been in ministry for more than 40 years, founded Joyce Meyer Ministries in 1987 as a Christian, non-profit organization that is financially supported by the contributions of its friends and partners.
They have been married for 50 years, have four grown children that all play vital roles in various areas of the ministry and reside in the St. Louis area. As a family, and as a ministry, they are committed to the simple yet powerful message of sharing Christ and loving people.

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