Ageing, Disability and Spirituality: Addressing the Challenge of Disability in Later LifeElizabeth MacKinlay Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 15 févr. 2008 - 272 pages 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. |
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... that we were created for each other and this has the effect of our being incomplete alone . The completeness of human beings comes through sharing of joy and suffering. When seen through Christian 14 / AGEING , DISABILITY AND SPIRITUALITY.
... Christian eyes, suffering cannot be seen as a reason to eliminate the person. This contrasts with the Western societal view of the primacy of autonomy. 'Christians are, or at least should be, imbedded in a narrative that makes possible ...
... Christian values that affirm community. Backing this is her discussion on the language used to describe dementia and those who have dementia; the language chosen can serve to separate those who have dementia from those who do not, as ...
... Christian faith in later life. Depression is yet another disability that leads to reduced quality of life for older people. Ceramidas' work has shown a relationship between people's perceived closeness of relationship with God and how ...
... Christian and humanistic considerations , been given special consideration ' ( Rudman 1997 , p.49 ) . But of course , the person is not lost to dementia . If we look a little closer , another much more positive story begins to emerge ...
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A Narrative of Ageing Loss and Exclusion | 72 |
Buddhist Perspectives for a Theology of Pastoral Care for the Ageing and Persons with Disabilities | 145 |
The Interplay of Faith and Depression in Later Life | 163 |
The Potential for Choir Work to Reduce Depression and Meet Spiritual Needs | 182 |
Chapter 15 Humour and Its Link to Meaning and Spirituality in War | 200 |
Chapter 16 Pastoral Rituals Ageing and New Paths into Meaning | 217 |
The Possibilities for Wellbeing and Care | 233 |
REFERENCES | 240 |
CONTRIBUTORS | 258 |
Ethical and Theological Issues for Dementia Care | 81 |
Exploring Disability and Spirituality | 94 |
Jacobs Wrestling with the Unknown Genesis 32 | 106 |
Addressing the Challenge of Dementia in Later Life | 118 |
A Journey Inwards to a Spiritual Self | 134 |
SUBJECT INDEX | 263 |
AUTHOR INDEX | 269 |
back cover | 273 |