Abstract
We examined the responsiveness of churches and synagogues to the aging of their members. Employing a sample of 212 churches and synagogues, we described the availability of church-based aging programs, factors related to their development, linkages between churches and community agencies, and the clergy's perception of unmet needs among older persons. Overall, churches that offered more church-based aging programs were those that envisioned their role as encompassing the social needs of members. The percentage of older persons in the congregation was unrelated to the number of programs for the aging. We discuss the implications for education and program planning.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 231-241 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | Journal of Applied Gerontology |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jun 1988 |
| Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Gerontology
- Geriatrics and Gerontology
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