LIVING ELDERHOOD: A PRACTICAL THEOLOGY OF OLD AGE ACCORDING TO W. ANDREW ACHENBAUM - Vol. 9 - Issue S2

Sep 29, 2026

Innovation in Aging (2025), Vol. 9, No. S2, presents a collaborative agenda connecting Humanities and Gerontology through Living Elderhood, a practical theology of old age. Building on decades of research in Successful and Positive Aging, the paper reframes inquiry by centering recognition of old age, responsibility to love, and relationship with Divinity. It reviews Elderhood historically, analyzes W. Andrew Achenbaum’s religion and aging writings, and illustrates the framework through lived experiences of older Jesuit priests.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryReligion & Spirituality

FormatPDF

Pages1

Reading Time3 min

AccessFree to download

Overview

Living Elderhood framework

Historical review of Elderhood

Achenbaum’s religion, spirituality, and aging writing

Application through older Jesuit priests

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the Living Elderhood paper?

The paper advances a practical theology of old age called Living Elderhood by linking Humanities and Gerontology through Achenbaum-inspired insights.

What are the three dimensions of the Living Elderhood framework?

Living Elderhood focuses on (1) recognition of old age, (2) responsibility to love, and (3) relationship with Divinity.

How does the paper apply Living Elderhood to real-life experiences?

It concludes by describing how the three dimensions are manifested in the lived experiences of older Jesuit priests.

Sep 29, 2026

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