Aging and spirituality: spiritual dimensions of aging theory, research, practice, and policy

Ch. 1. The reality and centrality of spirituality -- Ch. 2. The spiritual role of the elder in the Twenty-First Century -- Ch. 3. Spirituality in gerontological theories -- Ch. 4. Research on spirituality -- Ch. 5. Attitudes toward death and dying among persons in the fourth quarter of life -- Ch. 6...

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Contributors: Moberg, David O. (Editor)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: New York Haworth Pastoral Press 2001
In:Year: 2001
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Old person (60-90 years) / Spirituality
Further subjects:B Spirituality
B Aging Religious aspects
B Aged Religious life
B Older people Religious life
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Summary:Ch. 1. The reality and centrality of spirituality -- Ch. 2. The spiritual role of the elder in the Twenty-First Century -- Ch. 3. Spirituality in gerontological theories -- Ch. 4. Research on spirituality -- Ch. 5. Attitudes toward death and dying among persons in the fourth quarter of life -- Ch. 6. Do spirituality and religiosity increase with age? -- Ch. 7. Spiritual care by primary health care providers -- Ch. 8. Spiritual care in hospice settings -- Ch. 9. Integrating spirituality in counseling with older adults -- Ch. 10. Spirituality in social work practice with older persons -- Ch. 11. Secular franciscan spirituality and aging -- Ch. 12. The spiritual life review -- Ch. 13. The role of the chaplain care in spiritual care -- Ch. 14. Toward better care: connecting spirituality to the long-term needs of elders -- Ch. 15. Guidelines for research and evaluation -- Ch. 16. Continuing challenges
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. ) and index
ISBN:0789009382