Ageing and Spirituality across Faiths and Cultures

Ageing and Spirituality across Faiths and Cultures
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Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Total Pages : 276
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ISBN-10 : 9780857003744
ISBN-13 : 0857003747
Rating : 4/5 (747 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Ageing and Spirituality across Faiths and Cultures by : Elizabeth MacKinlay

Download or read book Ageing and Spirituality across Faiths and Cultures written by Elizabeth MacKinlay and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2010-03-15 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Health and social care practitioners are increasingly called upon to provide care to elderly people from a number of different faiths and cultures. This collection of essays 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 sensitive and 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. Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Jewish and Buddhist perspectives are covered, as well as those of ageing veterans and ageing religious sisters. Issues of appropriate care are also addressed, and the book includes recommendations for policy and practice. This accessible and inspiring book will be a useful text for academics, policy makers and practitioners in health and social care, aged care workers, pastoral carers, chaplains and religious professionals, in hospital, residential and other care settings.


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