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Record Nr.

UNINA9910455857103321

Titolo

Ageing, spirituality and well-being [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Albert Jewell

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London, : Jessica Kingsley, 2004

ISBN

1-283-90478-0

1-84642-430-5

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (226 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

JewellAlbert

Disciplina

291.40846

Soggetti

Aging - Psychological aspects

Aging - Religious aspects

Older people - Care

Spirituality

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Selected conference papers.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Ageing, Spirituality and Well-being; Contents; Preface; 1. Nourishing the Inner Being: A Spirituality Model; 2. The Stars Only Shine in the Night: The Challenge of Creative Ageing; 3. Successful Ageing and the Spiritual Journey; 4. The Caged Bird: Thoughts on the Challenge of Living with Stroke; 5. The Spiritual Dimension of Ageing; 6. Ageing and the Trinity: Holey, Wholly, Holy?; 7. Older People and Institutionalised Religion: Spiritual Questioning in Later Life; 8. The Search for Meaning of Life in Older Age; 9. The Dance of Life: Spirituality, Ageing and Human Flourishing

10. Magic Mirrors: What People with Dementia Show Us about Ourselves11. Hearing the Story: Spiritual Challenges for the Ageing in an Acute Mental Health Unit; 12. Eastern Perspectives and Implications for the West; 13. Ageist Theology: Some Pickwickian Prolegomena; 14. Geriatric Burden or Elderly Blessing?; References; The Contributors; Subject Index; Author Index

Sommario/riassunto

This book explores how well-being is not about physical health alone; having purpose in life and continual spiritual growth are vital elements for older individuals. This book provides guidance on how the



particular spiritual needs of this age group can be defined and addressed, and how meaningful care and support can be given.