Ageing, Disability and Spirituality

Addressing the Challenge of Disability in Later Life

Edited by Elizabeth MacKinlay

Paperback: £19.99 / $37.95

2008, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 272pp
ISBN: 978-1-84310-584-8, BIC 2: JKSG HRLK VFJG

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This collection examines theological and ethical issues of ageing, disability and spirituality, with an emphasis on how ageing affects people who have mental health and developmental disabilities.

The book presents ways of moving towards more effective relationships between carers and older people with disabilities; ways in which to connect compassionately and beneficially with the person's spiritual dimension. The contributors highlight the importance of recognizing the personhood of all people regardless of age and of disability, whatever form it takes. They identify factors inherent in personhood and provide ways of affirming and promoting spiritual well-being for older people with disabilities.

Valuable reading for practitioners in aged care, healthcare, chaplaincy, social and pastoral care, and diversional therapists, this book will also be of interest to older people, their families and friends.

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Author information

• Elizabeth MacKinlay

Subject areas

• Disability
• Health, Social Work and Social Care
• Spirituality

Keywords

• disability,
• older people,
• practical theology,
• social work,
• spirituality,
• theology

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