Aging and Spirituality: Spiritual Dimensions of Aging Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy

ISBN-13: 9780789009395 / Angielski / Miękka / 2001 / 274 str.

David O. Moberg; James W. Ellor

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Aging and Spirituality: Spiritual Dimensions of Aging Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy discusses spirituality, what it is and what it means, and how it affects the overall well-being of the aging and older population. Among other topics, this book provides: research data on spirituality, including findings on connections to physical and mental health; attitudes toward death and dying, and other life themes; and guidelines for professionals for integrating and assessing spirituality in practice settings, human services, and elder-related programs. This is a guide designed for gerontologists; clergy; religious educators; social workers; health care professionals; and those working with or interested in issues related to the older population.

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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 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 Healthcare 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 Our 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 Spi

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