Our mission is to holistically understand elderly well-being through the lens of education, environment, physical, social, spiritual, psychological, and financial health and wellness
To promote the interests and well-being of the aging population
To improve the quality of life for the elderly, their caregivers, and the community through education, advocacy, research, and resources
Values . . . Respectthrough honoring the dignity and personhood of each individual Autonomyin supporting the right of the elderly to make known his or her own preferences Diversityby acknowledging, supporting, and protecting cultural differences Innovationthrough striving to find new, creative, and better approaches to the aging process Commitmentin the assurance of our obligation to work with diligence on issues salient to the elderly Collaborationby forming partnerships with other organizations and agencies to further the mutual aims of serving the aging population Qualitythrough seeking excellence, using the best of what is available, and making known those characteristics that add value and worth throughout senescence Efficiencythrough best practices, timely use of resources, and remaining accountable to the community
Focus . . .
Aging & Well-Being
Elderly Loneliness & Depression
Spiritually Oriented Aging Therapy (SOAT)
Spiritually Oriented Aging Response (SOAR)
Thanatology (death, dying, and end-of-life issues)