Lauren M. Bouchard, Lydia K Manning, Chana Perton, Molly Flanagan
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Abstract
ABSTRACT Older adults play a vital role as elders in faith communities, yet little is known about their needs, perceptions, support, and belonging within faith-based communities. The present qualitative study explored older adults’ lived experiences within Christian and Jewish faith communities via structured interviews. Participants reported vital aspects of aging within their faith communities, including Significance of Age, Experiences of Support, Connection and Belonging, Understanding of Isolation/Exclusion, and Invitations for Transition. Key themes are discussed in detail, along with potential future directions to better support older adults within religious and spiritual communities. Implications for education and practice are considered.
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The Journal of Religion, Spirituality and Aging is an interdisciplinary, interfaith professional journal in which the needs, aspirations, and resources of aging constituencies come clearly into focus. Combining practical innovation and scholarly insight, the peer-reviewed journal offers timely information and probing articles on such subjects as long-term care for the aging, support systems for families of the aging, retirement, counseling, death, ethical issues, and more . Providing a crucial balance between theory and practice, the journal informs secular professionals – administrators, counselors, nurses, physicians, recreational rehabilitative therapists, and social workers – about developments in the field of Religion, Spirituality, and Aging. The journal also serves as a resource for religious professionals, such as pastors, religious educators, chaplains, and pastoral counselors who work with aging people and their families.
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