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Aging and Spirituality : Spiritual Dimensions of Aging Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy.
Explore the spiritual dimensions of aging through science, theory, and practice!During the later years of life, many people devote energy to a process of spiritual awakening and self-discovery. Yet their family, friends, clergy, and the helping professionals who work with them are not always prepare...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Hoboken :
Taylor and Francis,
2012.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Aging and Spirituality Spiritual Dimensions of Aging Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy; Copyright; Contents; About the Editor; Contributors; Foreword; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Questions Answered; Who Should Read this Book?; The Authors; Conceptual and theoretical Foundations; Chapter 1. The Reality and Centrality of Spirituality; The Spiritual Nature of Humanity; Spirituality and Aging in the Bible; Is Spirituality Just Another Word for Religion?; Perceptions of Spirituality and Religion; Resolving Definitional Confusion; Conclusions.
- Chapter 2. The Spiritual Role of the Elder in the Twenty-First CenturyPast Roles for Elders; Loss of Value for the Role of Elder; Reclaiming the Role of Elder; Impact on Contemporary Society; Conclusion; Chapter 3. Spirituality in Gerontological Theories; Gerontological Theories; Spirituality and Religion in Gerontological Theory; Conclusions; Research and Spirituality; Chapter 4. Research on Spirituality; Why Is Research on Spirituality Important?; Casual Evaluations and Assessments; Research Findings; Conclusion.
- Chapter 5. Attitudes Toward Death and Dying Among Persons in the Fourth Quarter of LifeAttitudes Toward Death Throughout History; Definitions of Dying and Death; Attitudes Toward Dying and Death; Types of Spirituality Definitions; Interviews on Death, Dying, and Spirituality; Summary; Conclusion; Chapter 6. Do Spirituality and Religiosity Increase with Age?; Concepts of Spirituality; The Importance of Religion to Older Adults; Age Differences Among Women at a Lutheran Retreat; Does Spirituality Increase with Age?; Conclusions and Implications; Professional and Practical Applications.
- Chapter 7. Spiritual Care by Primary Health Care ProvidersThe Meaning of Spirituality; Research on Spirituality and Health; Current Practice; Beliefs About Providing Spiritual Care; Spiritual Care Interventions; Curriculum and Spiritual Care; Future Concerns; Chapter 8. Spiritual Care in Hospice Settings; Understanding the Hospice Philosophy; Defining Spirituality and Spiritual Care; Providing Spiritual Care for Hospice Patients; A Poll on Spiritual Beliefs and Dying; Conclusions; Chapter 9. Integrating Spirituality in Counseling with Older Adults; Research Findings; Assessing Spirituality.
- Applying Spirituality to PracticeConclusion; Chapter 10. Spirituality in Social Work Practice with Older Persons; Definition of Spiritual and Spirituality; The Importance of Spiritual Care by Social Workers; How Spiritual Care Is Delivered by Social Workers; Cautions to Observe When Spiritual Care Is Delivered by Social Workers; Conclusion; Suggested Readings; Chapter 11. Secular Franciscan Spirituality and Aging; The Secular Franciscan Order; Franciscan Spirituality; Franciscan Spiritual Growth; Spiritual Inspiration from St. Francis; Conclusion; Chapter 12. The Spiritual Life Review.