Joy Boosters: 120 Ways to Encourage Older Adults

 

Know an elderly person who needs a little encouragement? Missy Buchanan, an older adult advocate and a former creativity educator, offers you a bounty of ideas for lifting the spirits of older adults. Her passion for and sensitivity to the needs of elderly persons shine through in this practical book that's chock-full of simple, creative ways to boost the joy of older adults. JOY BOOSTERS is perfect for families and friends of older adults, caregivers, senior residence facilities, and churches wanting to minister effectively to older adults. Don't miss an opportunity to make someone's day … or week.

 

My Story, My Song

 

My Story My Song book cover


 

Missy’s book, My Story, My Song: Mother-Daughter Reflections on Life and Faith is a project with Robin Roberts, co-anchor of Good Morning America, and her 87-year-old mother, Lucimarian Roberts. The heartwarming memoir gives readers a glimpse into pivotal moments in the elder Mrs. Roberts’ life, showing how faith in God has strengthened her and how God has guided and encouraged her through people of all ages and races.

For My Story, My Song, Missy traveled to Lucimarian Roberts’ home in Pass Christian, Mississippi to sit with Mrs. Roberts and to hear her life stories, including those about the Great Depression, racial segregation, and Hurricane Katrina. Robin Roberts has also written a personal reflection for each chapter of the book.

My Story, My Song

Talking with God in Old Age: Meditations and Psalms

Talking with God book cover

The so-called golden years may not seem so golden after all. How do people of faith cope with issues of failing health and the loss of independence and loved ones?  Based on the Psalms, this book of devotions doesn’t shy away from the hard questions of old age, yet brings the reader words of comfort and hope. 

Talking with God In Old Age:
Meditations and Psalms

Don't Write My Obituary Just Yet

Don't Write My Obituary book cover

 

An Indie Excellence Award winner, this book is a collection of stories of thirty real-life individuals and couples who are still finding ways to serve others and live faithfully, even as they age.

 

Don't Write My Obituary Just Yet: Inspiring Faith Stories for Older Adults

 

Aging Faithfully: 28 Days of Prayer

Aging Faithfully book cover

Aging is a part of God's plan, and it's a gift, not punishment.  In this book, Missy guides readers through 28 Days of Prayer, encouraging them to embrace God's gift of life even as they age.

Aging Faithfully: 28 Days of Prayer

 




Living with Purpose in a Worn-Out Body

Living with Purpose book cover

A top seller for Upper Room Books, this was Missy’s first book of devotions for older adults. It was written in response to the many older adults who are struggling to find purpose as they face physical decline.

Living with Purpose in a Worn-Out Body: Spiritual Encouragement
for Older Adults