Biblical Perspectives on Aging

Listen to the full round table discussion with Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries staff, Dr. Rodney Harrison, president, Dr. Ron Mackey, vice president of community engagement and Joe Ulveling, chief operations officer as they discuss the future plans for expansion, impact of COVID-19, and the meaning of Inclusive Memory Care and how Baptist Homes' ministries takes a different approach to caring for those with dementia and other cognitive issues, all while honoring the sanctity of life and maintaining dignity for the aging during their final years.

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Join us for part 2 of a round table discussion with Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries staff, Dr. Rodney Harrison, president, Dr. Ron Mackey, vice president of community engagement and Joe Ulveling, chief operations officer as they discuss Inclusive Memory Care and how Baptist Homes' ministries takes a different approach to caring for those with dementia and other cognitive issues, all while honoring the sanctity of life and maintaining dignity for the aging during their final years.

Join us for this round table discussion and second interview with President of Baptist Homes Dr. Rodney Harrison as he shares his vision for expanded ministry opportunities of Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries along with Baptist Homes' staff, Dr. Ron Mackey, vice president of Community Engagement and Joe Ulveling, chief operations officer.

Listen to the full interview with Baptist Home-Chillicothe Campus Pastor Steve Moseley has he and host Dr. Andy Braams have a heartfelt discussion on the impact of Covid-19 on residents, staff, and their families. In addition, Pastor Steve offers wise council to children seeking care for their aging parents. "Make a decision before a decision makes you."

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In part two of our interview with Baptist Home-Chillicothe Campus Pastor Steve Moseley, listen as he continues the discussion on the impact Covid-19 has had on the dynamics between himself and resident families. Pastor Steve defines the change in roles as children and their parents age and also provides wise counsel to those who are seeking care for their aging parents.

In this interview, Rev. Steve Moseley, campus pastor at the Baptist Home-Chillicothe, describes how facing Covid-19 on campus was probably the most challenging single event in his lifetime and in most people's careers in the long-term care industry. Listen as Rev. Moseley shares how Covid impacted the way he communicated with residents and their families during a period of crisis, and how feelings of helplessness gave way to hope.

Listen to the full interview with Baptist Home-Ashland Administrator Derek Tamm as he talks about his journey to becoming the administrator at Ashland and the process of overcoming the various challenges during the construction of Phase 1 and the beginning of  Phase 2 of the new Ashland campus. Tamm also shares "What Comes Next?" in Phase 2 and offers sage advice about the importance of planning for our future aging needs before a crisis occurs.

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Listen to part 2 of our interview with Ashland Campus Administrator Derek Tamm as discusses the impact COVID-19 has had on residents and the construction progress at our Ashland campus. Tamm shared how important it is to address aging issues early on by making sure important legal documents are in place. Don't wait for a crisis to occur before having discussions with your family about long-term care and healthcare needs. Tamm said, "Waiting until a crisis occurs to have these discussions only adds another level of anxiety to an already difficult process."

In this episode, we interview Derek Tamm, administrator at our newest campus in Ashland, Missouri. Derek shares how he was called to serve the aging, and what led him to accept a position with the Baptist Homes. He also answers questions about the uniqueness of the Ashland campus, and describes how it is the best combination of 100 plus years of experience and innovation.

Join us for this compelling interview with Baptist Home-Ozark Administrator and author Sonya Newton as she shares her faith journey which ultimately led her to becoming an administrator, a caregiver and advocate for the elderly for 30 years.

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