Ageing, Spirituality and Well-being [Paperback]

This publication brings together plenary addresses and other papers originally present at the Second International Conference on Ageing, Spirituality and Well-Being (2002, Durham University) The contributions are compassionate, warm and humane. The book is often insightful, frequently surprising, and can, without hesitation, be recommended as an introductory text to undergraduate nurses who wish to pursue those themes so ably captured by the title' - Nursing Philosophy 2007 'This is a timely book, appearing when those in the medical profession are beginning to accept that the spiritual and religious needs of people, and in particular older people, are important subjects which deserve to be considered when assessing the quality of life of a patient' - Signpost 'I enjoyed reading this book, with its rich explorations and insights into spirituality in later life . . . It brings together the views of some of the most well known academics, theologians and medical professionals working in this area . . . This book is beautifully edited, with an ample introduction, biographies of each of the presenters and enough reading references to fill at least a section of a library. Jewell says he hopes it will be a worthy contribution to the ongoing discussion of spirituality and well-being, and in this he undoubtedly succeeds. There are many snapshots of the life stories of older people scattered throughout the book. I will conclude with the comment of a woman with dementia to her occupational therapist after an art activity: We have been on a wonderful journey, you and I. What fun we have had, laughing and singing. Holding a rainbow in our hands - Journal of Dementia Care, July/August 2005 'It should be required reading for EVERY pastor, carer, visitor, family member' - The Expository Times 'We are told that we live in a society where ageing is often viewed as an embarrassment, suffering and dying a meaningless experience and

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