AgeReady

AgeReady is a dynamic, interactive educational tool designed to help family members and friends of older adults plan for the challenges and joys of aging.

AgeReady offers an alternative approach for addressing life challenges that accompany aging. It empowers families to anticipate and prepare for the needs of aging loved ones, ensuring safer, more fulfilling aging experiences in environments of their choice. The platform promotes best practices for maintaining cognitive and physical health, and encourages engagement in the social, emotional, economic, and spiritual dimensions of life. AgeReady improves outcomes for older adults and helps ease the challenges for families who support them.

The core of AgeReady is a structured list of tasks that families can complete together to anticipate the many challenges that come with aging. These tasks are accompanied by resources curated by an interdisciplinary team of subject matter experts across various domains (Medical, Legal/Financial, Family/Social, and Spiritual). 

The Center has partnered with faith communities from several traditions across the state of Alabama to implement AgeReady. Participating faith communities are identified through denominational partnerships, community outreach, online engagement, and other community partnerships.

Once identified, the James Houston Center begins a conversation with leadership from the interested faith community about AgeReady and how it might enhance current age-related ministries. In agreeing to implement AgeReady, participating congregations then work alongside the James Houston Center to develop and individualized implementation plan for their congregation. This plan can include the following: a timeline for implementation, a presentation/tutorial for participants, group discussion resources, and access to Center endorsed subject matter experts. 

For more information about implementing AgeReady in your organization, contact easters@jameshoustoncenter.com and request an Implementation Guide and “Getting Started” materials.

Books & Articles

Google Scholar listing
by Dr. Michael W. Parker

A Vision of the Aging Church
by Dr. James M. Houston and Dr. Michael W. Parker

I Believe in the Creator
by Dr. James M. Houston

The Transforming Friendship
by Dr. James M. Houston

In Search of Happiness
by Dr. James M. Houston

The Heart’s Desire
by Dr. James M. Houston

The Mentored Life and Joyful Exiles
by Dr. James M. Houston