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Spirituality and Ageing
Contributor(s): Jewell, Albert (Editor)
ISBN: 185302631X     ISBN-13: 9781853026317
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Ltd
OUR PRICE:   $37.95  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: January 1999
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BISAC Categories:
- Psychology
Dewey: 200.846
LCCN: 99159102
Physical Information: 0.45" H x 6.2" W x 9.2" (0.65 lbs) 196 pages
 
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Spirituality and Ageing presents the experience of ageing as an opportunity for spiritual reflection and affirmation of life. The contributors are religious and spiritual leaders and ethical thinkers from a range of different backgrounds. They define 'spirituality' not just as a religious concept but as the fulfilment of the universal human need for purpose, values and relationships - a sense of wholeness in life.

This spiritual dimension helps people face the emotional and psychological challenges of growing older, such as memory loss, dementia, bereavement and fear of death. Existing systems of social care often focus on the material and physical needs of older people; this collection proposes that the spiritual needs of older people are as vital a consideration for their welfare. Through their spirituality, older people can attain a fuller appreciation and understanding of life, which can also inform and enrich the lives of others.Spirituality and Ageing will be an invaluable resource to carers looking for a holistic and more reflective approach to work with older people.

Contributor Bio(s): Jewell, Albert: - Albert Jewell is a retired but still active Methodist minister. He served as pastoral director with MHA Care Group from 1994 to 2001, where he co-ordinated the work of the Sir Halley Stewart Age Awareness Project. He is currently Vice-Chair of the Christian Council on Ageing and the secretary of its Dementia Group. He has led seminars and spoken at local, national and international conferences and he is the editor of Spirituality and Ageing and Ageing, Spirituality and Well-being, also available from Jessica Kingsley Publishers.