For older adults. This assertion proves relevant for some for the women in this study; for others their relationship with God is of eqal importance. God is asource of the women.
In addition to a connection with God, the women expressed a deep connection with the
Transcendent in general, meaning a sense of something greater than themselves. These
Connections to the Transcendent intensify over the lifcourse and have positive effects for the
Women. These connections and the implications they have for other older adults are in
Need of further exploration.