Faith in the future : healthcare, aging, and the role of religion / Harold G. Koenig, Douglas M. Lawson, with Malcolm McConnell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Koenig, Harold G. (Harold George), 1951-

Contributor:

Lawson, Douglas M., 1936-

McConnell, Malcolm.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Older people--Medical care--United States--Religious aspects.

Older people.

Religious health facilities--United States.

Religious health facilities.

Aging--United States--Religious aspects.

Aging.

Pastoral medicine--United States.

Pastoral medicine.

Medicine--United States--Religious aspects.

Medicine.

Public health--United States--Forecasting.

Public health.

Population--Health aspects--United States.

Population.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (226 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

West Conshohocken, Pa. : Templeton Press, c2004.

Language Note:

English

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 th

Contents:

pt. 1. The dilemma and challenge

pt. 2. Some solutions to our healthcare crisis

pt. 3. The role of caring communities

pt. 4. Implementing the vision.

Notes:

First paperback ed.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [206]-208) and index.

ISBN:

9786613533159

9781280129278

1280129271

9781599470351

1599470357

OCLC:

782878353