Aging and spirituality : spiritual dimensions of aging theory, research, practice, and policy /
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| Imprint: | New York : Haworth Pastoral Press, c2001. |
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| Description: | xxiv, 249 p. ; 22 cm. |
| Language: | English |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/4458330 |
Table of 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 World for Religion?
- Perceptions of Spirituality and Religion
- Resolving Definitional Confusion
- Conclusions
- Chapter 2.. The Spiritual Role of the Elder in the Twenty-First Century
- Past 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 Life
- Attitudes 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 Providers
- The 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 Practice
- Conclusion
- 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
- The Life Review
- Spiritual Needs in Late Life
- The Spiritual Life Review
- How to Prepare a Spiritual Life Review
- Guidelines for Sharing Spiritual Life Reviews
- Conclusion
- Chapter 13.. The Role of the Chaplain in Spiritual Care
- Varieties of Chaplains
- Resources for Chaplaincies
- Ethical Issues
- Elements of "Spiritual Care": Assessment/Diagnosis
- Practical Issues
- Conclusions and Recommendations
- Policy Implications and Priorities for the Future
- Chapter 14.. Toward Better Care: Connecting Spirituality to the Long-Term Needs of Elders
- White House Conferences on Aging
- Historical Trends
- Model Programs
- Conclusion
- Chapter 15.. Guidelines for Research and Evaluation
- Spirituality Measurement and Assessment Issues
- Conclusions
- Chapter 16.. Continuing Challenges
- The Babel of Spirituality Concepts
- Spiritual Diversity
- Assessing and Measuring Spirituality
- Spirituality in Health Care
- Spirituality in Other Professions
- Spirituality in Everyday Life
- Recommended Readings
- Person Index
- Subject Index