Wellness
National Council on Aging (NCOA)
NCOA is a national voice for older adults—especially those who are vulnerable and disadvantaged—and the community organizations that serve them. NCOA brings together nonprofit organizations, businesses, and government to develop creative solutions that improve the lives of all older adults. NCOA works with thousands of organizations across the country to help seniors find jobs and benefits, improve their health, live independently, and remain active in their communities.
Episcopal Healing Ministries
Episcopal Healing Ministries was founded in 1987 to equip and train clergy and laity to incarnate ministries of healing. During its history, EHM has held conferences, missions, retreats, seminars, and quiet days in this endeavor. Consultants for parishes and seminaries have been a key component of its formation strategy. In addition, EHM has published and provided a variety of educational resources which are of assistance to anyone seeking to discern and strengthen ministries of healing.Episcopal Retirement Homes (ERH)
ERH enriches the lives of older adults in a person-centered, innovative and spiritually based way. ERH reaches an increasing number of older adults and their families in the diocese of Southern Ohio and adjacent areas with exceptional services, distinctive residential communities, and intentional ministries by transforming operating models and operating economics.The Episcopal Disability Network
The Episcopal Disability Network works for the inclusion of people with disabilities into the life of the church and of society. They provide consultative assistance to congregations wishing to make their buildings accessible. They offer multimedia resources on disability awareness and other disability issues. They also maintain a free lending library of over 450 taped books, available to people who are print-handicapped. Topics include church history, spirituality and disability issues. Educational Leaflets on Church Disability Concerns
A list of resources available from the Rev. Kathryn Piccard, co-chair of the diocesan Disability Concerns Committee, Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts. These leaflets have been developed in co-operation with Ms. Fran Wallis of the Diocese of Texas.
