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Growing Old on Purpose
Ecumen purchases St. Benedict’s Community
Purposeful aging is fundamental to our health, happiness and longevity.
Ownership of CentraCare’s
Reviewed by Dr. Fred Hill
will be transferred to Ecumen,
St. Benedict’s Community in St. Cloud, Monticello and Sartell following a search for an organization
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ramed by a long conversation between two old friends, this book reconceives aging as a liberating experience that enables us to become more authentically the person we always meant to be with each passing year. “Everyone is getting old; not everyone is growing old. But the path of purposeful aging is accessible to all. And it’s fundamental to health, happiness, and longevity. With a focus on growing whole through developing a sense of purpose in later life, Who Do You Want To Be When You Grow Old? celebrates the experience of aging with inspiring stories, real-world practices, and provocative questions to help readers navigate the path from adulthood to elderhood with choice, curiosity, and courage.” —From “Who Do You Want To Be When You Grow Old?”
This book consists of nine chapters. Chapter 1. Old? Who, Me? Chapter 2. If we all end up dying, what’s the purpose of living? Chapter 3. Aren’t I somebody? Chapter 4. Am I living the good life my whole life? Chapter 5. How do I stop living a default life? Chapter 6. Am I having a late-life crisis? Chapter 7. Will I earn a passing grade in life? Chapter 8. How can I grow whole as I grow old? Chapter 9. How will my music play on? Authors Richard Leider and David Shapiro believe that in order to age well “… we need to unpack our past, repack for the future, and repeat. We need to make growing old our central life task. This is why the path of purposeful aging requires practice. It’s things we do consistently, with
mindfulness and purpose, that enable us to follow our own path.” Some of the answers to their provocative questions are: • Purpose is our why – why we get up in the morning.
that could continue supporting the needs of the community, and to provide the best future care options for residents. Upon finalization of the sale, projected for late 2023, current CentraCare – St. Benedict’s positions will transition to new Ecumen ownership.
Wittnebel receives certification
• The path of purposeful aging is a process of reimagination. • Having fewer outward responsibilities allows for greater inward growth. • Admitting “I am old” does not mean we accept decline. • Do not dread the prospect of getting older. Our ultimate personal question may be, do I get old or grow old? Why not try to grow old on purpose, if we can.
Sydney Wittnebel, CPA at Schlenner Wenner & Co., received a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) certification issued by the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA). She will assist the tax department by providing valuation analysis and financial statements for potential sales/mergers of businesses. She will also assist with business succession planning.
Vouk named Chief Operations Officer Lisa Vouk has been promoted to Chief
Dr. Fred E. Hill is an emeritus professor at St. Cloud State University.
Operations Officer at InteleCONNECT. She joined the company 15 years ago and has played an integral part in overseeing customer service, marketing, operations and assisting with the growth and success of the company. ––––––––––––
W h o D o You Want To B e Whe n You Grow Old? - Th e Path of P u r pose ful Ag i ng ; R ic h ard J. Leider a nd David A. Sha p iro; 2 0 2 3, Ber rett-Ko eh ler, Oaklan d, C A , ISBN 9 78 -1- 523 0 9 2- 451
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