Clay Center Presbyterian Manor
The 4 things that matter most late in life JUNE 2019
Delicious Dinner for a good cause On April 24th we had our annual banquet, “Pasta with a Purpose.” It was an evening filled with family, friends, food and fellowship all while raising awareness and funding for a great cause, the Good Samaritan Program. Guests enjoyed a meal of spaghetti and meatballs, fettuccini alfredo, salad, breadsticks, and choice of cheesecakes topped with fresh berries or chocolate, all of which were homemade by Liz Ravencamp, dining services director. There was a silent auction, raffle drawings, a 50/50 cash drawing and a free will donation for the meal resulting in nearly $5,000 raised. Proceeds support the Good Samaritan Program, which provides help to seniors who have outlived their financial resources through no fault of their own. Special thanks to Slagle Studio for providing the entertainment! u See more photos on page 2
By Poul-Erik Tindbaek
When I was asked to contribute to an international survey on “What is most important for well-being in later life?” my first response was: Oh, I can easily come up with an answer to that question. A few seconds after I said yes, I realized that I shouldn’t come up with what matters most to me for a good life in my third age (the healthy years after work, but before fragility and disease set in). I should offer what I think are most important to all people after age 60. I realize that some arrive at the third age with a sense that it is something new and quite different for them. Others are dumped unprepared, perhaps seduced by the sweet story that the next 20 to 25 years will be a long vacation. However, for most, it is apparent that, at the transition to the new phase of life, there are more barriers and difficulties than expected. The transition from a long working life to the third age is a solo event and perhaps the most difficult change in adulthood. Here are the four things I believe matter most in later life:
1. Understanding that 60+ is a new beginning Lives are perceived in our culture as a downward spiral. This doesn’t make it easy for new retirees to see their own story as a new beginning. But when new roles like being a Staff from all areas lent a hand helping in the kitchen. – continued on page 3 Clay Center Presbyterian Manor | A PMMA COMMUNITY
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