As old age evolves from a time of decline into a time of spiritual growth, movies may be one of the best ways to discover what the late-life journey -- or “elderquest” -- is all about. The Elderquest project, which author Chuck Nicholas directs, has identified a number of films that tell this inspirational story. He traces the path of the elderquest and discusses how films such as the classic Wild Strawberries and the recently released Venus can be used to spark discussion with older adults. Read More >>

Mary Ann Brussat, one of the creators of the website Spirituality and Practice, offers her perspectives on the Web as a medium for spiritual inspiration in work with older adults. For Brussat -- a minister and author as well as a website developer -- the Internet offers elders access to more than just information on religion and spirituality. The courses and online practice circles provided by Brussat’s site also help older users deepen their spiritual practice and connect with others to share their journeys. Read More >>

Over the years that Rick Moody has edited the monthly newsletter Human Values in Aging, he has come across a multitude of online resources addressing issues of meaning and purpose and of spirituality and aging. Whether maintained by nonprofit organizations or by interested individuals, many of these sites provide invaluable resources for professionals working with older adults. Culling from years of reviews, Moody offers snapshots of the most useful websites on religion, spirituality and aging. Read More >>

G. Jay Westbrook, who has long curated the media festival at ASA’s annual conference, has compiled a list of his five favorite documentaries on spirituality and aging. The productions range from a collection of short on eldercare, designed as a discussion tool for small groups; to a look at a Christian minister offering spiritual care for older adults; to a portrait of 1960s counterculture icon and spiritual teacher Ram Dass as he experiences aging and chronic illness. Read More >>

“The technological tools at our disposal -- books, films, movies, television shows, websites -- are marvelous,” writes FORSA Leadership Council chair Rabbi Cary Kozberg in his quarterly column, “But they are only tools. They can help us in our quest for wisdom and growth, but they are not the objective of our quest.” Cary also brings us up to date on positive changes for the FORSA newsletter and on plans for the upcoming 2008 Aging in America Conference. Read More >>