The elderly as prophets.
An understanding of the biological, psychological, and social factors of aging is just one part of helping older persons to view their own aging as the fulfillment of living, since spiritual growth takes place in the context of these factors but transcends them. Younger persons can facilitate such growth for themselves and their elders by helping the aging to function as "prophets" for the younger.
D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008875:Middle Aged; D010327:Pastoral Care; D011584:Psychology; D012931:Social Environment