Rowe and Kahn's Model of Successful Aging Revisited: Positive Spirituality--The Forgotten Factor.

Crowther, Martha R.; Parker, Michael W.; Achenbaum, W. A.; Larimore, Walter L.; Koenig, Harold G.

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Publication Date: 2002

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Rowe and Kahn's Model of Successful Aging Revisited: Positive Spirituality--The Forgotten Factor.

Crowther, Martha R.; Parker, Michael W.; Achenbaum, W. A.; Larimore, Walter L.; Koenig, Harold G.

Gerontologist, v42 n5 p613-20 Oct 2002

Explains the concept of positive spirituality and offers evidence that links positive spirituality with health. Describes effective partnerships between health professionals and religious communities and summarized the information as a basis for strengthening the existing successful aging model proposed by Rowe and Kahn. (Contains 59 references and 1 table.) (GCP)

Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Cooperative Programs, Gerontology, Health Promotion, Models, Spirituality, Wellness

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Language: English

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