{"product_id":"9780835812955","title":"Settling In: My First Year in a Retirement Community","description":"\u003cp\u003eRichard L. Morgan has carved a niche as a bestselling author and an authority on older adult ministries and concerns. Now, he chronicles his own transition to a retirement community.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMorgan speaks frankly about the losses and realities as he approached his own not-yet-frail \"fourth quarter\" (after age 75). Drawing from his journals of those sometimes-agonizing months, he takes us through his decision to move to a long-term facility and the first year of settling in.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The retirement community became my home, and I must confront the inevitable illnesses of old age … every day,\" Morgan writes. \"While I could not minimize the difficulties and issues I faced in this new lifestyle, it gave me a view of this life as an insider. I became a participant, not an observer [as before in my ministry].\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMorgan addresses the fears of life after 75: loss of health, cognitive ability, short-term memory, independence and status. Fifty-two scripture passages, meditations and prayers offer hope for those along this intense pilgrimage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs one reviewer says, \"\u003cem\u003eSettling In\u003c\/em\u003e speaks loudly of the continuing call of a God with hands outstretched, who is always challenging us to further horizons, larger concerns and constantly surprising us with news to love and be loved.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMorgan's soul-baring reflections are invaluable for those considering a move to a retirement community, current residents, their family and friends, and staff of facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Upper Room Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47082781114608,"sku":"9780835812955","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780835812955_p0.jpg?v=1763831246","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780835812955","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}