Religion, spirituality and aging
Aging & Mental HealthPublished 13 December 2005
Harold G. Koenig
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The three articles in this issue of Aging & Mental Health reflect the growing interest in a topic that was once shunned by researchers and examine the role that religion played in coping with the changes associated with aging.
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Religious/spiritual beliefs and practices are widespread among older adults living in the USA. Consider the following: Gallup polls indicate that 60% of Americans aged 50–64, 67% of those aged 65–7...
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