Problematics of caring in a spiritual gerontopolis: A study of old age homes in varanasi (Kashi)
Among Hindus, Varanasi is believed to be the home of Lord Shiva, who frees the devotees from the bonds of past karma to ensure them moksha-release from the endless cycle of birth and death. This belief has attracted many elders, from time immemorial, to take shelter in various old age homes, wanting...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Routledge
[2020]
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Journal of religion, spirituality & aging
Year: 2020, Volume: 32, Issue: 2, Pages: 188-205 |
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Varanasi
/ Old people's home
/ Nursing home
/ Spiritual care
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| RelBib Classification: | AD Sociology of religion; religious policy AG Religious life; material religion BK Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism KBM Asia ZA Social sciences |
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care challenges
B Spiritual care B Institutional care B culturally congruent care |
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