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| Title: | The Role of Spirituality in the Treatment of Older Adults and Families |
| Presenter: | Harry R. Moody, PhD |
| Type of Presentation: | Concurrent Workshop Session 3A |
| Date/Time: | Tuesday, Oct 18, 2005 10:15 am – 12:00 noon |
| Abstract: | "Spirituality is the new religion" went the cover story in Mother Jones magazine. But what is "spirituality" and why is it important in working with older people and families? Investigators have shown that religion is correlated with positive health outcomes, but many health professionals still find the subject of religion problematic. In this session, we explore the multiple meanings of religion and aging, including social networks in congregational life, adaptation to illness and loss, and the search for meaning in later life. We look specifically at life stories and dreams that express unresolved issues and "unlived life" that can be the path to self-actualization and what some have termed "Conscious Aging." We consider specific practices such as meditation and contemplative prayer and reminiscence and life-review, practices that belong to all the great world religions. We conclude with some strategies for incorporating religion and spirituality into aging services in a way that is respectful of religious pluralism in a multicultural society. |
| Goal: | To provide participants with an overview of issues raised by religion in health and aging services today.Participants will describe the positive contributions of religion and spirituality in the lives of older adults. |
| Objective 1: | Participants will describe the positive contributions of religion and spirituality in the lives of older adults. |
| Objective 2: | Participants will identify barriers and problems faced by professionals who seek to take account of religion and spirituality in service delivery settings. |
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