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| Spiritual growth and care in the fourth age of life | | Author(s) | Elizabeth MacKinlay |
| Publisher | Jessica Kingsley, London, 2006 |
| Pages | 271 pp |
| Source | Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 116 Pentonville Road, London N1 9JB. Email: post@jkp.com Website: www.jkp.com |
| Keywords | Spiritual characteristics [elderly] ; Religion ; Residents [care homes] ; Nursing homes. |
| Annotation | The latest research on ageing, spirituality and religion is outlined. The main study reported is based on the experiences and anecdotes gathered in interviews of frail older nursing home residents and the staff who care for them. A developmental approach to spirituality in ageing is considered, along with the assessment of spiritual needs. Two of the spiritual tasks of ageing - the search for ultimate meaning and how we respond to life's meaning - are described. Other chapters cover: spiritual reminiscence; mental health and dementia in later life; worship and the use of ritual among older people, including the context of multi-faith and multicultural societies; vulnerability and transcendence; living with chronic physical health problems; relationship and intimacy needs; grief, death and dying; and ethical issues which are also considered throughout. The final chapter brings together the components of the model of spiritual growth and care in the fourth age of life. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-060330001 B |
| Classmark | EX: TR: KX: LHB |
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