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1 online resource |
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Introduction; Part I: The Dilemma and Challenge; Chapter One: Our Aging Population:The Dilemma and Challenge; Chapter Two: Spiraling Healthcare Costs; Chapter Three: Healthcare Institutions: Financial Pressures, Innovative Opportunities; Part II: Some Solutions to Our Healthcare Crisis; Chapter Four: Prevention, Healthy Living, and Wellness; Chapter Five: Religion, Aging, and Health; Chapter Six: Religion and the Long Tradition of Caring for the Sick; Part III: The Role of Caring Communities; Chapter Seven: Religious Congregations and Retirement Communities as Support Networks |
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Chapter Eight: Successful Aging and Purpose-Filled Retirement: The Mutual Benefits of Volunteering; Chapter Nine: What "Caring" for the Elderly Truly Entails; Part IV: Implementing the Vision; Chapter Ten: The Partnership of Government, Philanthropy, and Faith-Based Communities; Chapter Eleven: Practical Steps for Putting Faith into Action; Appendix A: Contact Information; Appendix B: References; Index |
| Summary |
Dr. Harold Koenig was recently interviewed by Newsweek (November 10, 2003) about his book Spirituality in Patient Care (Templeton Foundation Press) and his research in the area of religion and health. He has become the international voice on the subjects of spirituality, health, and aging. In this book he is joined by two other experts on aging and human development. They present a compelling look at one of the most serious issues in today's society: health care in America. How will we provide quality healthcare to older adults who will need it during the next thirty to fifty years? Who w |
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Includes index |
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Health.
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Social sciences.
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Health
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Social Sciences
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health.
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social sciences.
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Health
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Social sciences
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Electronic book
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| Author |
Lawson, Douglas M., 1936-
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McConnell, Malcolm.
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| ISBN |
9781599470351 |
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1599470357 |
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