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Ageing and spirituality across faiths and cultures [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Elizabeth MacKinlay



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Titolo: Ageing and spirituality across faiths and cultures [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Elizabeth MacKinlay Visualizza cluster
Pubblicazione: London ; ; Philadelphia, : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2010
Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (276 p.)
Disciplina: 201/.762609
Soggetto topico: Aging - Religious aspects
Older people - Care
Older people - Pastoral counseling of
Older people - Religious life
Soggetto non controllato: Spirituality
Ageing
Altri autori: MacKinlayElizabeth <1940->  
Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Nota di contenuto: 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
Sommario/riassunto: 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.
Titolo autorizzato: Ageing and spirituality across faiths and cultures  Visualizza cluster
ISBN: 1-283-90501-9
0-85700-374-7
Formato: Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
Record Nr.: 9910785158203321
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