Ageing, spirituality, and well-being /
How can we promote the enduring well-being of those who are moving into the 'fourth' age of life? Ageing, Spirituality and Well-being explores how well-being is not about physical health alone; having purpose in life and continual spiritual growth are vital elements for older individuals....
Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
Idioma: | Inglés |
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London ; New York :
Jessica Kingsley Publishers,
2004.
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Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Sumario: | How can we promote the enduring well-being of those who are moving into the 'fourth' age of life? Ageing, Spirituality and Well-being explores how well-being is not about physical health alone; having purpose in life and continual spiritual growth are vital elements for older individuals. This book provides guidance on how the particular spiritual needs of this age group can be defined and addressed, and how meaningful care and support can be given. The contributors use their expertise in the fields of medicine, theology and the social sciences to explore ways of overcoming obstacles and findi. |
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Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (224 pages) : illustrations |
Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-216) and indexes. |
ISBN: | 1417501111 9781417501113 9781846424304 1846424305 9781843101673 184310167X 1283904780 9781283904780 |