Working with Seniors: Health, Financial, and Social Issues

Chapter 13: Spirituality and Aging

Spirituality plays a central role in the lives of most seniors. This chapter discusses how spirituality is a concept that is highly personal; and the most important thing you can do for your senior clients is to respect and honor their spiritual journeys.

You learn about the differences between spirituality and religion, how individuals’ spiritual and religious views change throughout a lifetime, the connection between spirituality and religion with health and longevity, and why and how seniors worship.