Faith and End of Life in Nursing Homes
This paper explores the role of religious belief in the experiences of dying and death in a Catholic nursing home. The home appeals to residents and their families due to the active religious presence. Thus, religion is a salient element of the “local culture” which exists in this long-term care set...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2011-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Aging Research |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2011/390427 |