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University of Lynchburg

Helping Faith Leaders Navigate the Maze of Aging Services

(Faith101)

Connecting Older Adults and Families with the Support They Need

When older adults and their families face challenges related to aging, caregiving, disability, or unexpected crises, faith leaders are often among the first people they turn to for guidance. Knowing where to find reliable information and appropriate services can make a meaningful difference.

Helping Faith Leaders Navigate the Maze of Aging Services equips clergy, chaplains, ministry leaders, and community professionals with practical tools to navigate the complex network of aging-related resources and support services. Offered fully online in an asynchronous format, the course allows participants to learn at their own pace, on their own schedule.

Using an accessible House of Support framework, this six-module course introduces national and local referral networks, including the Eldercare Locator, DIAL, 211, and Area Agencies on Aging. Participants will explore resources for aging in place, home accessibility, caregiver respite, Medicare-related financial assistance, and elder abuse reporting.

By the end of the course, participants will have developed a practical office referral directory and a clearer understanding of how to connect older adults and their families with appropriate services when they need them most.

Expand Your Learning and Save

Interested in both aging ministry leadership and navigating aging services? Enroll in our Faith and Aging two-course bundle for just $149 and save $49 compared with purchasing the courses separately. Both courses are fully online, self-paced, and can be completed in either order.

Explore the Two-Course Bundle

This course contains six modules:

  • The Front Porch: National Resources
  • The Neighborhood: State and Local Resources
  • The Financial Foundation
  • Connecting and Linking Services
  • Evaluating Quality of Care
  • Security and Scam Prevention

About the Instructor

Joseph Lugo, Instructor

Joseph L. Lugo, MA
Director, Beard Center on Aging | University of Lynchburg

Joseph Lugo brings more than 25 years of experience in aging services, policy, and community support at the federal, state, and local levels. As Director of the University of Lynchburg's Beard Center on Aging, he leads initiatives focused on healthy aging, caregiver support, community engagement, and improving the lives of older adults.

Previously, Joseph served in a leadership role with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Community Living, where he directed national and state initiatives involving aging and disability resources, person-centered planning, caregiver support, and access to long-term services.

He holds a master's degree in Gerontology and a graduate certificate in Public Management Practices from the University of Illinois Springfield. His areas of expertise include faith-based outreach, caregiving, aging services navigation, and connecting older adults with the resources they need to thrive.

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