%0 Journal Article
%T The Nature of Caring in Volunteerism Within Geriatric Settings
%J Activities, adaptation and aging
%D 1996
%A Dancy, Joseph
%A Wynn-Dancy, M. Lorraine
%V 20
%N 1
%P 5-12
%X 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.<p />
%G 
%I Informa - Taylor and Francis Group
%@ 0192-4788
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/J016v20n01_02