Helping Seniors Face Aging and Death: A Christian Perspective

About Course

Trainer Profile :
Dr Robert Solomon served as a doctor, pastor, theological educator, and itinerant speaker. He has degrees in medicine, theology and intercultural studies. He earned an MBBS from the National University of Singapore in 1980, an M.Div. (summa cum laude) from Asian Theological Seminary in 1984, an M.I.S. (Hons) (Intercultural Studies) from Alliance Biblical Seminary in 1984, and a Ph.D. in pastoral care from the University of Edinburgh in 1993.

From 2002 to 2012, Dr Solomon served as the bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore supporting different groups of people including the elderly. Bishop Emeritus Dr Solomon is a highly sought after speaker and a prolific writer. He has written more than 60 books on a wide variety of subjects, including The Hurting Heart, and books for the aging – Growing Old Graciously and A Grand Calling (on grandparenting). Bishop Emeritus Dr Solomon has spoken to many groups of seniors in Singapore and Malaysia.

With the increasing aging population, understanding and supporting the elderly has become more crucial than ever. This course equips professionals and caregivers with essential knowledge about the aging process, emotional and physical challenges, and the experience of death and dying. Participants will learn how to guide seniors through fears of memory loss, loneliness, depression, bereavement, and end-of-life issues, promoting a life of dignity, hope, and purpose.
How to help seniors find meaning and purpose in aging
Strategies for addressing health decline, depression, loneliness, and memory loss
Techniques to support seniors through bereavement and fear of death
Ways to help seniors prepare emotionally and spiritually for end-of-life
Approaches to encouraging legacy-building and closure
Insights into the emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects of aging and death, from a neutral faith perspective

Course Content

Understanding the Realities of Aging

Course Material
Lesson 1: Understanding Aging: Needs, Challenges, and a Healthy Perspective

18:15
Lesson 2: Discussion, Insights, and Expert Feedback

25:03
Lesson 3: Finding Direction and Meaning in Life’s Challenges

08:54
Lesson 4 : Discussion Question
Lesson 5: Discussion, Insights, and Expert Feedback

25:01
Lesson 6: Quiz