Silver Wisdom: Aging with Grace
Silver Wisdom is a podcast of shared perspectives from adults living their Catholic faith in the 7th decade of their lives or beyond.
About the Episode: Dr. Alejo Salinas Jr., Ph.D., reflects on how older people throughout his own life influenced his path to fulfill his mission from God, which is to care for the elderly in his community and in his own family. He gives a platform to voices through his books and emphasizes the value of writing down the words of the elders in our lives now.
Hosted by: Ofelia De Los Santos - Director of Immigration Services - CDOB, Stewardship and Grants, Catholic Relief Services, Catholic Home Missions - USCCB, former attorney in Hidalgo County.
Guest: Dr. Alejo Salinas Jr., Ph.D. - Pioneer in Bilingual Education, former superintendent, retired college lecturer at the University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley, current member of the South Texas College Board of Trustees for over 20 years, author and advocate.
Special Interest: Titles Written by Dr. Alejo Salinas:
Book One: ¿Ya Será Hora? (Is it Time?); Book Two: ¿Que Será? (What is it?);
Book Three: Strive for the Best: Lucha Por Lo Mejor; Book Four (Pending): Can it be Done?
Silver Wisdom: Aging with Grace
The Value of Spending Time with the Elderly
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Silver Wisdom: Aging with Grace
Episode Three (5/2/2024) Topic: The Value of Spending Time with the Elderly
Show Notes: Silver Wisdom is a podcast of shared perspectives of faith and family between adults in their 7th decade of life or more, as well as from those carrying out their Catholic vocation to aid the elderly in various settings.
About the Episode:
Deacon Roman Ramos plays back his childhood memories and how his Catholic faith influenced the way he navigated the challenges that came from providing End-of-Life care for his Father while balancing his own family and career in Jail Ministries. He shares his experiences with how women and men deal with grief differently and insists that although caring for our elders may be difficult, it is vital to ensuring a positive farewell and is pleasing to God.
Hosted by: Ofelia De Los Santos - Director of Immigration Services - CDOB, Stewardship and Grants,
Catholic Relief Services, Catholic Home Missions - USCCB, former attorney in Hidalgo County.
Guest: Deacon Roman Ramos, Director of Jail Ministries for the Catholic Diocese of Brownsville
For Your Consideration: www.cdob.org/jail-prison