Spiritual Growth and Care in the Fourth Age of Life

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Gerontology, Religion & Spirituality, Inspiration & Meditation, Spirituality
Cover of the book Spiritual Growth and Care in the Fourth Age of Life by Elizabeth MacKinlay, Jessica Kingsley Publishers
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Elizabeth MacKinlay ISBN: 9781846424809
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Publication: February 8, 2006
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Language: English
Author: Elizabeth MacKinlay
ISBN: 9781846424809
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication: February 8, 2006
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Language: English

Spiritual Growth and Care in the Fourth Age of Life explores the spiritual dimension of ageing and investigates the role of pastoral and spiritual care in helping the frail elderly cope with end-of-life issues.

Focusing on the experience of nursing home residents and anecdotes gathered in interviews, MacKinlay sensitively presents the struggles facing older people in need of care, such as loss of independence and privacy. Her findings show that despite ill health, loneliness and depression, older people near the end of their lives find meaning and support in (re)discovering their spirituality, and that this is not just the experience of those in care facilities, but of older people more generally. The book includes a useful chapter on spiritual assessment, providing carers with information on how to recognise the need for care.

This book will be of interest to nurses, care workers, pastoral support professionals and anyone else working with older people.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Spiritual Growth and Care in the Fourth Age of Life explores the spiritual dimension of ageing and investigates the role of pastoral and spiritual care in helping the frail elderly cope with end-of-life issues.

Focusing on the experience of nursing home residents and anecdotes gathered in interviews, MacKinlay sensitively presents the struggles facing older people in need of care, such as loss of independence and privacy. Her findings show that despite ill health, loneliness and depression, older people near the end of their lives find meaning and support in (re)discovering their spirituality, and that this is not just the experience of those in care facilities, but of older people more generally. The book includes a useful chapter on spiritual assessment, providing carers with information on how to recognise the need for care.

This book will be of interest to nurses, care workers, pastoral support professionals and anyone else working with older people.

More books from Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Cover of the book Face to Face with the Face by Elizabeth MacKinlay
Cover of the book Good Practice in Adult Mental Health by Elizabeth MacKinlay
Cover of the book Talking With Bereaved People by Elizabeth MacKinlay
Cover of the book Dementia Care Training Manual for Staff Working in Nursing and Residential Settings by Elizabeth MacKinlay
Cover of the book Quantum Soup by Elizabeth MacKinlay
Cover of the book Ellie Needs to Go by Elizabeth MacKinlay
Cover of the book Being Me (and Loving It) by Elizabeth MacKinlay
Cover of the book A Pony in the Bedroom by Elizabeth MacKinlay
Cover of the book Once Upon a Touch... by Elizabeth MacKinlay
Cover of the book The Divergent Channels - Jing Bie by Elizabeth MacKinlay
Cover of the book Social Enjoyment Groups for Children, Teens and Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders by Elizabeth MacKinlay
Cover of the book Supporting People through Loss and Grief by Elizabeth MacKinlay
Cover of the book Inside Anorexia by Elizabeth MacKinlay
Cover of the book Christian Ashrams, Hindu Caves and Sacred Rivers by Elizabeth MacKinlay
Cover of the book Inside Transracial Adoption by Elizabeth MacKinlay
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy