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Ageing, Disability and Spirituality: Addressing the Challenge of Disability in Later Life

MacKinlay, Elizabeth 
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN10: 1843105845 ISBN13: 9781843105848 DDC: 362.6 Edition: Paperback; 2008-02-15

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This collection examines theological and ethical issues of ageing, disability and spirituality, with an emphasis on how ageing affects people who have mental health and developmental disabilities.The book presents ways of moving towards more effective relationships between carers and older people with disabilities; ways in which to connect compassionately and beneficially with the person's spiritual dimension. The contributors highlight the importance of recognizing the personhood of all people regardless of age and of disability, whatever form it takes. They identify factors inherent in personhood and provide ways of affirming and promoting spiritual well-being for older people with disabilities.Valuable reading for practitioners in aged care, healthcare, chaplaincy, social and pastoral care, and diversional therapists, this book will also be of interest to older people, their families and friends.

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