The meaning of hope. Implications for nursing practice and research.
1. Sources of hope in older adults include religious symbols, relationships with others, and activities. 2. In older adults, hope gives their lives purpose and meaning. 3. Hope transcends time; it is a present positive emotion related to the future that may be influenced by the past.
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