Pastoral visitation to the institutionalized aged: Delivering more than a lick and a promise.

Autor: Uhlman, Jerry, Steinke, Paul
Zdroj: Pastoral Psychology; Jun1984, Vol. 32 Issue 4, p231-238, 8p
Abstrakt: A representative nationwide survey of elderly in nursing home facilities was conducted by the Lutheran Council U.S.A. Visitation by family ministers and facility chaplains, a major study focus, was characterized by the elderly as not meeting their needs in terms of frequency and time available with clergy. Time constraints of the clergy are communicated to the elderly, who are understanding but nevertheless felt shortchanged. The elderly without visits from relatives or significant others are particularly vulnerable. Dominant themes within pastoral care visitation are highlighted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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