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| Spirituality and ageing | | Author(s) | Albert Jewell |
| Publisher | Jessica Kingsley, London, 1998 |
| Pages | 191 pp |
| Source | Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 116 Pentonville Road, London N1 9JB. |
| Keywords | Spiritual characteristics [elderly] ; Pastoral care ; Religion ; Memory and Reminiscence ; Bereavement ; Dementia ; Community care ; Ethnic groups ; Hinduism ; Islam ; Sikhism. |
| Annotation | Older age provides an opportunity for spiritual reflection and affirmation of life. In this book, spirituality is defined not just as a religious concept but as the fulfilment of the universal human need for purposes, values, and relationships. This spiritual dimension helps people face the emotional and psychological challenges of growing old, 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; the authors of this book, religious and spiritual leaders and ethical thinkers from a range of backgrounds, suggest that the spiritual needs of older people are as vital a consideration for their welfare. Specific topics covered include: an Ignatian approach to a spirituality for older people; a Quaker perspective on ageing and spirituality; memory box techniques; worship with people with dementia; memory, personhood, and faith; spiritual and ethical issues in community care; spirituality, ageing and gender; and spirituality and age in British Hindus, Sikhs, and Muslims. (AKM). |
| Accession Number | CPA-981026402 B |
| Classmark | EX: OW: TR: DB: DW: EA: PA: TK: TUM: TUR: TUS |
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