A Multidisciplinary Model of Health Promotion Incorporating Spirituality into a Successful Aging Intervention with African American and White Elderly Groups.

Parker, Michael W.; Bellis, Jeffrey M.; Bishop, Phillip; Harper, Mary; Allman, Richard M.; Moore, Cynthia; Thompson, Paula

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ERIC Number: EJ648469

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2002

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A Multidisciplinary Model of Health Promotion Incorporating Spirituality into a Successful Aging Intervention with African American and White Elderly Groups.

Parker, Michael W.; Bellis, Jeffrey M.; Bishop, Phillip; Harper, Mary; Allman, Richard M.; Moore, Cynthia; Thompson, Paula

Gerontologist, v42 n3 p406-15 Jun 2002

Faculty from academic, medical, state, and religious institutions presented workshops at a community and faith-based conference attended by seniors. Lifestyle changes and forms of spirituality were affirmed using a model of successful aging. Model has the potential to help unify the religious community around promoting successful aging. African American religious community provided critical leadership in achieving excellent participation rate. (JDM)

Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Blacks, Church Role, Health Education, Health Promotion, Models, Older Adults, Religious Cultural Groups, Spirituality, Workshops

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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