The Role of the Church in Aging: Implications for policy and action
- ISBN-10
- 0866564829
- ISBN-13
- 9780866564823
- Category
- Church work with older people
- Pages
- 178
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1986
- Publisher
- Psychology Press
- Author
- Michael C. Hendrickson
Description
This informative volume examines the multidimensional nature of aging, identifies key issues involved in meeting the needs of the growing numbers of older adults, and suggests effective methods of mobilizing resources to better meet the needs of the aging population.
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- 1986
- 105 pages
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- Psychology Press
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