14A • The Catholic Spirit
SENIOR SERVICES GUIDE
Continued from previous page “It’s necessary to oppose the harmful throwaway culture, which marginalizes the elderly, believing them to be unproductive,” he said. He reminded political, religious, educational and cultural leaders that they, too, are called to “dedicate themselves to building an ever more welcoming and inclusive society.”
“Your maturity and wisdom, accumulated over the years, can help the youngest, supporting them in their journey.” Pope Francis
The pope met with about 7,000 grandmothers and grandfathers in the Vatican’s Paul VI audience hall in a belated celebration of Grandparents’ Day, which in Italy was Oct. 2, the feast of the Guardian Angels. The Church looks upon older people “with affection, recognition and great esteem,” he said, as they are an “essential part of the Christian community and society.” Older generations represent “the roots and memory of a people,” making them “a precious treasure” crucial for looking to the future “with hope and responsibility,” he said.
“Your maturity and wisdom, accumulated over the years, can help the youngest, supporting them in their journey” as they grow, face events as they unfold and seek their own path. Older people can offer an important witness that, no matter how hard things get, “one must never lose faith in God and in a better future,” the pope said. So many grandparents hand down essential spiritual and cultural values to their grandkids in very simple ways, he said. In fact, grandparents were the ones who cherished and passed down the faith “underground” to future generations in countries that experienced serious religious persecution, he said. In a world where “strength and appearance are often idealized, you have the mission of witnessing to the values that truly count and that always remain,” he said. “Talk to your grandchildren, talk. Let them ask you questions” because even though they may have different interests and taste in music, “they need the elderly [and] this dialogue to continue to give them wisdom, too,” he said. The pope also thanked those who serve the elderly and help them live with dignity, underlining how much earlier generations have contributed to society. He reminded all institutions — such as nursing homes and assisted care facilities — that they are called to be “places of humanity and loving attention, where weaker persons do not end up being forgotten or neglected, but visited, remembered and taken care of like older brothers and sisters.”
November 24, 2016
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Catholic Eldercare Catholic Eldercare’s new Transitional Care Unit (TCU) at 149 Eighth Ave. NE in Minneapolis will help you get back to health and back to home, so you can feel like “you” again. The licensed 24-bed care center offers a comprehensive array of amenities, therapies and equipment to make your stay as relaxing as possible in a calming, home-like environment. The only fully-dedicated unit in Northeast Minneapolis, the TCU is designed to strike the right balance of advanced care and personal comfort. Come see for yourself how this TCU can help you reach your rehabilitative goals. Schedule a tour or learn how to inform your hospital discharge planner of your TCU preference. Call 612-379-1370 or visit www.catholiceldercare.org.
The Glenn With the founding principles of a belief in the dignity and value of each individual and the understanding that every senior desires to live in a welcoming, vibrant and supportive community, The Glenn Hopkins and The Glenn Minnetonka offer a senior community that is not just a place to stay, but a place to LIVE. Offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, adult day services and care suites, The Glenn provides the amenities and services that create a vibrant retirement lifestyle. You’ll experience a spiritual environment in which people of all faiths are welcome. Mass, interfaith services, rosary, Bible study and beautifully designed chapels for quiet reflection and prayer are a few of the amenities supporting your spiritual journey. Our Community Life programs embrace the physical, intellectual, emotional, social and community stewardship roles in seniors’ lives through scheduled bus outings and numerous recreational opportunities. For more information or to schedule your personal tour, please contact: The Glenn Hopkins — 952-933-3333, www.theglennhopkins.com and The Glenn Minnetonka — 952-352-1000, www.theglennminnetonka.com.
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Announcing St. Therese Southwest is now The Glenn Catholic Senior Communities. With age comes wisdom. And an opportunity to define the next chapter. Whether you’re looking for a new living option or helping a parent on their search, we can help. The Glenn is a welcoming Catholic community that provides daily spiritual support, a warm sense of family, and the ability to modify your living arrangements from independent to assisted or memory care to suit your needs. Visit us at TheGlennHopkins.com | 952-467-8498 or TheGlennMinnetonka.com | 952-479-8160.
149 8th Avenue NE Minneapolis, MN 55413 To learn more, contact us today. catholiceldercare.org
612.379.1370