Fostering Lifelong Resilience.

 FBCWellness is a faith-based, non-profit organization whose mission is to provide practical and community-based pathways to help individuals and families flourish while building purpose and fostering lifelong resilience into and through the legacy building season of their lives.

With the intent of addressing six very specific frailties of this population, FBCWellness was established…

FBC Kaufman began serving our community in 1870. Our core values include loving God, following His leadership, loving people, and serving to meet their needs. In many cases, to reach people no one is reaching, it is necessary to do things no one else is doing. To this end…we have several ministries that reach specific people groups.

 

The ministry of FBCWellness grew out of an opportunity the church was presented in 2018. The Kaufman County program that receives Title 3 funding through the Older American’s Act asked our congregation to become a congregate meal site for seniors Monday through Friday. This was to enhance the services already provided throughout the county in senior centers. The intention was to create choices in locations for meal offerings so each Kaufman County senior could receive a nutritious meal. The program that began at FBC Kaufman, called Kaufman Connect, started simply, with a daily lunch, then a breakfast option, followed by the addition of activities. Participation grew gradually and saw a marked increase after COVID restrictions were lifted.

 

Our Senior Pastor saw an opportunity to reach a population of neighbors that had been overlooked; a population that had been adversely affected by the isolation required during the pandemic. With the intent of addressing six very specific frailties of this population, FBCWellness was established.

The 6 Frailties

  • Physical

    Physical frailty is characterized by a decline in physical functioning, muscle strength, balance, sensory function and endurance. Physical frailty results in needs for rehabilitation, fall prevention initiatives, and access to healthcare.

  • Cognitive

    Cognitive frailty is characterized by memory loss, loss of concentration and attention and communication challenges, often leading to risk of dementia. This frailty results in the need for early detection of changes, and resilience-building activities.

  • Social

    Social frailty refers to a lack of social connections and support systems, often contributing to feelings of loneliness and behavioral health issues. Seniors who experience social isolation need senior-friendly communities and social inclusion initiatives.

  • Nutritional

    Nutritional frailty arises from poor dietary habits and malnutrition. Senior adults with nutritional frailty need nutrition education and meal planning and/or food assistance, as well as regular dietary assessments.

  • Psychological

    Psychological frailty consists of emotional distress, depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. All of these occurrences will adversely affect well-being and require regular screenings, therapeutic interventions and accessible counseling.

  • Religious

    Religious frailty refers to the decline in religious participation and spiritual well-being. This will lead to feelings of isolation and loss of purpose. To combat religious frailty, seniors need opportunities for spiritual support communities, clergy interaction, transportation to worship, interfaith inclusivity, and spiritual counseling.