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Ageing, disability and spirituality — addressing the challenge of disability in later life
Author(s)	Elizabeth MacKinlay
Publisher	Jessica Kingsley, London, 2008
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] ; Physical disabilities ; Cognitive impairment ; Dementia ; Depression ; Social ethics ; Religion.
Annotation	Contributors from the UK and Australia examine theological and ethical issues of ageing, disability and spirituality. The emphasis is on how ageing affects people with mental health and developmental disabilities, for whom it is contended that well-being is possible and achievable. Contributors present ways of moving towards more effective relationships between carers and older people with disabilities; also ways in which to connect compassionately and beneficially with the personhood of all people regardless of age and of disability. They identify factors inherent in personhood, and provide ways of affirming and promoting spiritual well-being. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-080513006 B
Classmark	EX: BN: E4: EA: ENR: TQ: TR
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