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Social Issues in Older Adults
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Social Issues in Older Adults
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Introduction to Social Issues in Older Adults
Family Caregiving for Older Adults
Effects of caregiving
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Older Adults Living Alone
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Self–Neglect in Older Adults
Alternative Living Arrangements for Older Adults
Consideration of homosexual or transgender older adults
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Effects of Life Transitions on Older Adults
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Intimacy and Older Adults
Religion and Spirituality in Older Adults
Benefits
Psychologic benefits
Health-promoting practices
Social benefits
Caregivers
References
Harmful Effects
Role of the Health Care Professionals
Spiritual history
Referral to clergy
Support of patients’ religious beliefs and practices
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