Spirituality and Ageing

Edited by Albert Jewell

Paperback: £19.99 / $34.95

1998, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 196pp
ISBN: 978-1-85302-631-7, BIC 2: HRLK JKSG

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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.

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Author information

• Albert Jewell

Subject areas

• Health, Social Work and Social Care
• Spirituality

Keywords

• older people,
• palliative care,
• practical theology,
• psychiatry,
• psychoanalysis,
• spirituality,
• theology

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