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