Harold G. Koenig, M.D., is Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Associate Professor of Medicine, and founding co-director of Duke's Center for Spirituality, Theology, and Health. Andrew J. Weaver, Ph.D.(d. 2008), was a licensed clinical psychologist, licensed marriage, family, and child therapist, and ordained minister of the United Methodist Church. He was the director of pastoral research at The HealthCare Chaplaincy.
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"This volume suggests practical, effective ways that pastors as well as congregations and communities can be involved in ministry with older adults and their families. I regard this book as a welcome and important contribution to the growing body of literature on pastoral care with the aging." --Melvin A. Kimble, Ph.D., former director of the Center for Aging, Religion and Spirituality (CARS)