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I recently read "The Dignity of Older People and Their Mission in the Church and in the World," produced by the Pontifical Council for the Laity. The Council identifies "charisms proper to old age." Confronting cultures that discount the value of elders, our Church teaches that; "Human societies would be better if they learnt to benefit from the charisms of old age." Years ago I worked in a nursing home in Las Vegas, Nevada. With the arrogance of youth, I breezed in with many preconceived notions about the elderly. My experience was a great lesson in humility.
>>>SALT LAKE CITY — CHRISTUS Saint Joseph Villa is now one of only three skilled nursing facilities in Utah that have achieved accreditation from the national Joint Commission on Accreditation of Heathcare Organizations (JCAHO).
>>>OGDEN — In these days of tight budgets, families need to be resourceful and generous when it comes to meeting everyone’s needs.
>>>HOLLADAY — Dr. Madison "Scott" Fisher, 72, does not believe in retirement. He is beginning a new career as a speaker aboard a cruise ship giving lectures on longevity. He will travel to Hawaii in November.
>>>SANDY — "If I would have known about home care and hospice when my father became ill, it would have helped us so much and made his death easier to manage," said Silvia Lopez Buhl, a member of St. Thomas More Parish.
>>>SALT LAKE CITY — The state of Utah and the country as a whole may be bursting their buttons with pride at the number of people they have signed up for Medicare Part D (drug) plans, but Certified Senior Advisor Jack M. Foreman, who turns 65 himself early next month, said his concern is that there is still too much confusion out there and way too many choices from which people must choose the best benefit package for themselves or the seniors they love.
>>>FILLMORE — "The youth from Holy Family Mission in Fillmore spent four days having good Catholic fun June 19-22 at Vacation Bible School.
>>>SANDY — Dorothy Maher Bazz, "Sweet Irish Rose," 89, died May 30.
>>>SALT LAKE CITY — Manuel A. Chavez, 79, died June 1. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Salt Lake City.
>>>SALT LAKE CITY — Arthur J. Gogan, Jr., 70, died June 5.
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