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Koenig, Harold G. 1951-

Faith in the future : religion, aging, and healthcare / Harold G. Koenig and Douglas Lawson, with Malcolm McConnell. - Philadelphia : Templeton Foundation Press, 2004. - 216 p. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Our aging population : the dilemma and challenge -- Spiraling healthcare costs -- Healthcare institutions : financial pressures, innovative opportunities -- Prevention, healthy living, and wellness -- Religion, aging, and health -- Religion and the long tradition of caring for the sick -- Religious congregations and retirement communities as support networks -- Successful aging and purpose-filled retirement : the mutual benefits of volunteering -- What "caring" for the elderly truly entails -- The partnership of government, philanthropy, and faith-based communities -- Practical steps for putting faith into action.

ISBN: 1932031359 (hbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2003016626

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 101213933 DNLM

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Older people--Medical care--Religious aspects.--United States
Religious health facilities--United States.
Aging--Religious aspects.--United States
Pastoral medicine--United States.
Medicine--Religious aspects.--United States
Public health--Forecasting.--United States
Population--Health aspects--United States.
Health services accessibility--Aged--United States.
Medicine--Religious aspects--Aged--United States.
Medical care, Cost of--Aged--United States.
Health Services Needs and Demand--Aged--United States.
Health Services for the Aged--United States.
Social Support--Aged--United States.

LC Class. No.: RA564.8 / .K625 2004