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| Spirituality and aging | | Author(s) | Helen Lavretsky |
| Journal title | Aging Health, vol 6, no 6, December 2010 |
| Pages | pp 749-769 |
| Source | http://www.futuremedicine.com/loi/ahe |
| Keywords | Spiritual characteristics [elderly] ; Ageing process ; Pastoral care ; Quality of life ; Well being ; Research Reviews. |
| Annotation | Interest in spirituality and ageing has increased recently, owing to overwhelming evidence of positive health outcomes linked to spirituality and religious participation. This article reviews literature and research on spirituality, as well as spiritual interventions and their putative neurobiological mechanisms in relation to ageing, mental and physical health. Particular topics explored include spirituality and ageing in modern society; spirituality and successful ageing; spirituality versus religiosity; spirituality and physical and mental health; coping with death and dying; and spiritual care by healthcare providers. The second half of the article looks at spirituality in clinical practice and intervention. (JL). |
| Accession Number | CPA-111020008 |
| Classmark | EX: BG: OW: F:59: D:F:5HH: 3A:6KC |
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