Being treated like "waste" during the "golden years": Practical-theological perspectives

The South African Government published the Older Persons Act no. 13 of 2006. The objectives of the Act are inter alia to maintain and promote the status, well-being, safety and security of older persons, to maintain and protect their rights and to combat abuse of older persons. This act is indispens...

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Main Author: Theron, Petria M. (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: 2014
In: HTS teologiese studies
Year: 2014, Volume: 70, Issue: 2
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B Theology
B Practical Theology
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