Spirituality and ageing / edited by Albert Jewell.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Jewell, Albert.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Aging--Religious aspects.

Aging.

Older people--Religious life.

Older people.

Spirituality.

Aging--Psychological aspects.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (190 p.)

Place of Publication:

London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 1999.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Introduction Albert Jewell

Is there a Spirituality for the Elderly? An Ignatian Approach Gerard W. Hughes SJ

To Live is to Change Jeffrey W. Harris

The Spirituality of Old Age Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh

Inner Resources for Growing Older Helen Oppenheimer

One Quaker's Perspective Muriel Bishop Summers

The Lord's Prayer A Prayer of the Ageing James A. Crampsey SJ

Harvesting a Lifetime Jenny Goodman

Sageing in the Light of Death Rabbi Zalman Schachter- Shalomi

Death and the Spirituality of Ageing Penelope Wilcock

The Memory Box Jackie Treetops

Worshipping with those who have Dementia Margaret Goodall

Memory, Personhood and Faith Paul H. Wilson

Joy in the Moment Immediacy and Ultimacy in Dementia C. Mary Austin

Dementia A Challenge to Christian Theology and Pastoral Care Malcolm Goldsmith

Some Spiritual and Ethical Issues in Community Care for Frail Elderly People A Social Work View Phyllida Parsloe

Spirituality, Ageing and Gender Ursula King

Spirituality and Ageing in British Hindus, Sikhs and Muslims Shirley Firth

References

The Contributors

Subject Index

Author Index.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references (p. 175-180) and indexes.

ISBN:

1-84642-705-3

OCLC:

70764150