Senior adults

Programs. Field Trips. Luncheons. Friendship.

Keenagers provides wonderful fellowship opportunities for mature adults. Monthly programs are held at the church and consist of speakers and entertainment with a luncheon. Trips are scheduled throughout the year.

Participants take an active role in planning activities and operating the programs. This is a great way to make new friends as well as nurture long-lasting relationships. Friends and neighbors are welcome to participate. Watch the church paper for announcements about activities and come for the fun.

Fellowship - The mission of the senior adult ministry program at First Presbyterian Church is to address the social, physical, spiritual, educational and emotional needs of individuals 60 years and older. This group of active older adults, known as Keenagers, meets regularly on the second Wednesday of every month. This time of gathering is for learning, entertainment and fellowship. Lunch is always on the agenda! Additionally, the Keenagers meet one other time of the month to participate in an outing away from the church.

Outreach - Recognizing the various and dynamic ages and health conditions within our church family, there are several ways that we strive to serve our church community. First, any church member, regardless of age, who is hospitalized and/or homebound due to illness or surgery is considered priority for visitation by FPC staff. If at any time you or anyone else experiences illness, a death in the family, a tragedy and/or crisis, please contact the church and know that we are available for support and assistance in any way possible.

For those who are homebound and/or infirm, a program called pastors’ aides assists in visitations and/or communication with these individuals. Pastors’ aides are a devoted group of church members who volunteer their time and hearts to help keep these church members connected to our church family.

Resources, education and counseling

Another aspect of this program is to provide to all church members resources, education and counseling on a multitude of topics. Never before have older adults lived so long or been healthy and active so long. Debbie Reinhardt-Young provides individual counseling and community or one-on-one education and helps families plan for the care of their loved ones.
 
Topics include housing options for older adults, Medicare and Medicaid, hospice, depression, causes of and assessments of dementia, care for the caregiver, adult children caring for parents, end-of-life issues, prescription drugs, home health care services or locating a physician. This list represents a small portion of issues that arise as we age, but no issue is insurmountable!

An additional service recently implemented is a durable medical equipment lending closet. This resource is available to members who need to borrow equipment on a short-term basis.
 
Another resource is a caregivers support group. This group meets periodically after the 10:50 a.m. church service and provides resources and education and emotional support for those individuals that are caring for a spouse, parent, family member, friend or child.
 
Contact Debbie Reinhardt-Young at ext. 224 for more information.