Citation

Dancy J, Wynn-Dancy ML. Activ. Adapt. Aging 1996; 20(1): 5-12.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1996, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1300/J016v20n01_02

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Volunteerism within geriatric settings can enhance the emotional, social, and physical well-being of older adults. There are several salient features embodied in the act of caring. These include "levels of knowing," patience and courage which subsumes trust and hope. Intrinsic to the concept of genuine caring are the volunteer's abililies to empathize, empower, and engage the geriatric client.