Religion is an important coping mechanism for many aging adults. Religion, Spirituality, and Aging: A Social Work Perspective discusses the latest research and the issues of the aging soul while examining ways to improve care. Respected social work researchers and scholars provide insight and practical methods for fostering positive aging while also considering how spirituality and religion can affect practitioners themselves. The full range of advantages and ethical implications are discussed in clear detail from a social work viewpoint. Case studies plainly affirm the positive impact that...

Discusses the research and the issues of the ageing soul, while examining ways to improve care. Case studies affirm the positive impact that the inclusion of spirituality and religion in an ageing person's life may have on their physical and mental welfare. This compilation includes figures and tables to clearly illustrate data and theories.

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Although there is a considerable amount of writing on both group work and social work with the elderly, there is surprisingly little about applying this practice method to this specific age group. Group Work and Aging: Issues in Practice, Research, and Education fills this gap by presenting penetrating articles about a mutual aid approach to working with diverse groups of older adults with varied needs. Respected experts and gifted researchers provide...

The meaning and value of reminiscence in the lives of elders is beautifully explored.