Ageing and spirituality across faiths and cultures / edited by Elizabeth MacKinlay.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

MacKinlay, Elizabeth, 1940-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Aging--Religious aspects.

Aging.

Older people--Care.

Older people.

Older people--Pastoral counseling of.

Older people--Religious life.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (276 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book examines ageing in the context of the many faiths and cultures that make up Western society, and provides carers with the knowledge they need to deliver appropriate care to people of all faiths. Chapters are written by authoritative figures from each of the world's major faith groups about the beliefs and practices of their older people.

Contents:

FRONT COVER; Ageing and Spirituality across Faiths and Cultures; Contents; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; PREFACE; Chapter 1 Ageing and Spirituality: Living and Being in Multifaith and Multicultural Communities; Chapter 2 The Interrelationship of Spirituality, Culture and Community in International Perspective; Chapter 3 The Cultural Diversity of Older Australians; Chapter 4 The Ageing Spirit; Chapter 5 Friends and Neighbours: Pastoral Care and Ageing in Christian Perspective; Chapter 6 From Ageing to Sage-ing: Judaism and Ageing

Chapter 7 Dorothy, Oodgeroo and Blackfella Ageing: The Role of Spirituality When You're Short on Culture and Can't Find Your Red Shoes Chapter 8 An Islamic Perspective on Ageing and Spirituality; Chapter 9 The Spiritual Needs of the Aged and Dying: A Buddhist Perspective; Chapter 10 Dying: An Approach to Care from Hindu and Buddhist Perspectives; Chapter 11 Orthodox Faith: A Lively Spirit for Older People; Chapter 12 Cultural Diversity in Aged Care: A Showcase of Services Tailored to Meet the Physical, Cultural and Spiritual Needs of People of Greek Origin

Chapter 13 Spiritual Well-being for Older People Chapter 14 Integrated Support for Veterans in Aged Care Homes; Chapter 15 On the Road to Emmaus: Ageing Religious Sisters,A Group with Specific Spiritual and Cultural Ne; Chapter 16 Promoting High Quality Care; Chapter 17 The Search Conference Process in Ageing andSpiritual and Pastoral Care: Directions for the Future; CONTRIBUTORS; REFERENCES; SUBJECT INDEX; AUTHOR INDEX; back cover

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

9781283905015

1283905019

9780857003744

0857003747

OCLC:

703429175