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This sensitive and compassionate book provides older people who are nearing the end of life and their loved ones, as well as the professionals who work with them, with a greater depth of understanding of spiritual issues surrounding death and dying. Illustrated with the experiences of many older people, it explores important themes such as grief and loss; fear; pain, distress and suffering; acceptance; transcendence; prayer; the healing of relationships; and intimacy, and shows that the final journey towards death can be one of the most spiritually meaningful times in the life of an older person - a time in which there is still hope, and in which the person who is dying and their loved ones can grow spiritually, strengthened by the difficult times they face together. Spiritual issues for older people with dementia who are nearing the end of life are also explored, as are ethical and moral issues in death and dying, and the ways in which bereaved partners and relatives may come to terms with the loss of a loved one. This concise and accessible book will be a valuable resource for those in the caring professions and a rich source of guidance and support for older people who are nearing the end of life and their families.
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication date
15 March 2012
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(...) this book provides a gentle but emotive introduction into preparing for the final journey of life. -- Journal of Community Nursing
...both of these books (Spirituality and Personhood in Dementia by Albert Jewell and Palliative Care, Ageing and Spirituality by Elizabeth Mackinlay), (...) are infused with glimpse of grace and courage, can inspire the reader to give thanks and cherish all that is good, and to live life as fully as we are able, even in the midst of frailty. -- The Way
this is a book which anyone involved in this area could read with real profit - and pass on to others. Strongly recommended. -- Plus
MacKinlay's skills as a nurse and priest are reflected in the simple and compassionate opening up of the questions and some of the consequent feelings that surround this important dimension of our living. -- Church Times
In a culture that tends to assume that the only meanings that can be associated with death are profoundly negative, the idea of a good death for elderly people is not always apparent. Elizabeth MacKinlay sees things differently. In this book she teases out a different way of looking at and understanding death and dying. Death is not an enemy or even something that necessarily has to be feared. Rather, death is a meaningful movement towards a positive goal. Religion and spirituality are vital aspects for the achievement of such a goal. This book helps us all to see death and dying differently and in seeing these things differently, we can learn to practise more compassionately. -- Professor John Swinton, Chair in Divinity and Religious Studies and Professor in Practical Theology and Pastoral Care, University of Aberdeen, Scotland
The phrase 'a good death' seems ridiculous, but what is really meant is a good approach to death, with minimal physical pain, and the best chance of mental and spiritual calm to face the end. Not an easy task and therefore a book such as this containing helpful advice and real examples can be a useful aid to not only professionals perhaps facing palliative care for the first time, but also to families and friends who can have much to offer in bringing comfort and ease... This book, by being non-technical is also of value to the relatives and friends of those approaching the end of their mortal life. -- GoodBookStall.org.uk --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.
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The phrase a good death seems ridiculous, but what is really meant is a good approach to death, with minimal physical pain, and the best chance of mental and spiritual calm to face the end. Not an easy task and therefore a book such as this containing helpful advice and real examples can be a useful aid to not only professionals perhaps facing palliative care for the first time, but also to families and friends who can have much to offer in bringing comfort and ease... This book, by being non-technical is also of value to the relatives and friends of those approaching the end of their mortal life. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.
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Palliative Care, Ageing and Spirituality: A Guide for Older People, Carers and Families Kindle Edition
by Elizabeth Mackinlay (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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$19.68
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$39.57
13 New from $29.99
This sensitive and compassionate book provides older people who are nearing the end of life and their loved ones, as well as the professionals who work with them, with a greater depth of understanding of spiritual issues surrounding death and dying. Illustrated with the experiences of many older people, it explores important themes such as grief and loss; fear; pain, distress and suffering; acceptance; transcendence; prayer; the healing of relationships; and intimacy, and shows that the final journey towards death can be one of the most spiritually meaningful times in the life of an older person - a time in which there is still hope, and in which the person who is dying and their loved ones can grow spiritually, strengthened by the difficult times they face together. Spiritual issues for older people with dementia who are nearing the end of life are also explored, as are ethical and moral issues in death and dying, and the ways in which bereaved partners and relatives may come to terms with the loss of a loved one. This concise and accessible book will be a valuable resource for those in the caring professions and a rich source of guidance and support for older people who are nearing the end of life and their families.
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication date
15 March 2012
Product description
Review
(...) this book provides a gentle but emotive introduction into preparing for the final journey of life. -- Journal of Community Nursing
...both of these books (Spirituality and Personhood in Dementia by Albert Jewell and Palliative Care, Ageing and Spirituality by Elizabeth Mackinlay), (...) are infused with glimpse of grace and courage, can inspire the reader to give thanks and cherish all that is good, and to live life as fully as we are able, even in the midst of frailty. -- The Way
this is a book which anyone involved in this area could read with real profit - and pass on to others. Strongly recommended. -- Plus
MacKinlay's skills as a nurse and priest are reflected in the simple and compassionate opening up of the questions and some of the consequent feelings that surround this important dimension of our living. -- Church Times
In a culture that tends to assume that the only meanings that can be associated with death are profoundly negative, the idea of a good death for elderly people is not always apparent. Elizabeth MacKinlay sees things differently. In this book she teases out a different way of looking at and understanding death and dying. Death is not an enemy or even something that necessarily has to be feared. Rather, death is a meaningful movement towards a positive goal. Religion and spirituality are vital aspects for the achievement of such a goal. This book helps us all to see death and dying differently and in seeing these things differently, we can learn to practise more compassionately. -- Professor John Swinton, Chair in Divinity and Religious Studies and Professor in Practical Theology and Pastoral Care, University of Aberdeen, Scotland
The phrase 'a good death' seems ridiculous, but what is really meant is a good approach to death, with minimal physical pain, and the best chance of mental and spiritual calm to face the end. Not an easy task and therefore a book such as this containing helpful advice and real examples can be a useful aid to not only professionals perhaps facing palliative care for the first time, but also to families and friends who can have much to offer in bringing comfort and ease... This book, by being non-technical is also of value to the relatives and friends of those approaching the end of their mortal life. -- GoodBookStall.org.uk --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.
Review
The phrase a good death seems ridiculous, but what is really meant is a good approach to death, with minimal physical pain, and the best chance of mental and spiritual calm to face the end. Not an easy task and therefore a book such as this containing helpful advice and real examples can be a useful aid to not only professionals perhaps facing palliative care for the first time, but also to families and friends who can have much to offer in bringing comfort and ease... This book, by being non-technical is also of value to the relatives and friends of those approaching the end of their mortal life. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.
From the Publisher
Preface.
Introduction: About growing older, dying and death.
1. Grief and loss: A part of life.
2. Fear of dying.
3. The final life career: Is this only a time of waiting for death? Or is there something more?
4. Acceptance that death will come.
5. Pain, distress and suffering.
6. Prayer.
7. Responding to meaning: symbol and ritual.
8. Transcendence in the process of death and dying.
9. Healing of relationships.
10. Intimacy and dying.
11. Dementia and dying.
12. Ethical and moral issues in death and dying.
13. The final days and hours of the journey.
14. Learning to live without my partner.
Further reading. Appendices. Index.
--This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.
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This sensitive and compassionate book provides older people who are nearing the end of life and their loved ones, as well as the professionals who work with them, with a greater depth of understanding of spiritual issues surrounding death and dying.
Illustrated with the experiences of many older people, it explores important themes such as grief and loss; fear; pain, distress and suffering; acceptance; transcendence; prayer; the healing of relationships; and intimacy, and shows that the final journey towards death can be one of the most spiritually meaningful times in the life of an older person - a time in which there is still hope, and in which the person who is dying and their loved ones can grow spiritually, strengthened by the difficult times they face together. Spiritual issues for older people with dementia who are nearing the end of life are also explored, as are ethical and moral issues in death and dying, and the ways in which bereaved partners and relatives may come to terms with the loss of a loved one.
This concise and accessible book will be a valuable resource for those in the caring professions and a rich source of guidance and support for older people who are nearing the end of life and their families.
--This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.
From the Back Cover
This sensitive and compassionate book provides older people who are nearing the end of life and their loved ones, as well as the professionals who work with them, with a greater depth of understanding of spiritual issues surrounding death and dying.
Illustrated with the experiences of many older people, it explores important themes such as grief and loss; fear; pain, distress and suffering; acceptance; transcendence; prayer; the healing of relationships; and intimacy, and shows that the final journey towards death can be one of the most spiritually meaningful times in the life of an older person - a time in which there is still hope, and in which the person who is dying and their loved ones can grow spiritually, strengthened by the difficult times they face together. Spiritual issues for older people with dementia who are nearing the end of life are also explored, as are ethical and moral issues in death and dying, and the ways in which bereaved partners and relatives may come to terms with the loss of a loved one.
This concise and accessible book will be a valuable resource for those in the caring professions and a rich source of guidance and support for older people who are nearing the end of life and their families.
--This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.
About the Author
Elizabeth MacKinlay is a registered nurse and an Anglican priest. She is Director of the Centre for Ageing and Pastoral Studies at St Mark's National Theological Centre, Canberra, and a Professor in the School of Theology, Charles Sturt University. Elizabeth was Chair of the ACT Ministerial Advisory Council on Ageing in 2008 and is the ACT Senior Australian of the Year for 2009. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.
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ASIN : B00A75LCYG
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers (15 March 2012)
Language : English
File size : 889 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Enhanced typesetting : Not Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 144 pages
From the Inside Flap
This sensitive and compassionate book provides older people who are nearing the end of life and their loved ones, as well as the professionals who work with them, with a greater depth of understanding of spiritual issues surrounding death and dying.
Illustrated with the experiences of many older people, it explores important themes such as grief and loss; fear; pain, distress and suffering; acceptance; transcendence; prayer; the healing of relationships; and intimacy, and shows that the final journey towards death can be one of the most spiritually meaningful times in the life of an older person - a time in which there is still hope, and in which the person who is dying and their loved ones can grow spiritually, strengthened by the difficult times they face together. Spiritual issues for older people with dementia who are nearing the end of life are also explored, as are ethical and moral issues in death and dying, and the ways in which bereaved partners and relatives may come to terms with the loss of a loved one.
This concise and accessible book will be a valuable resource for those in the caring professions and a rich source of guidance and support for older people who are nearing the end of life and their families.
--This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.
From the Back Cover
This sensitive and compassionate book provides older people who are nearing the end of life and their loved ones, as well as the professionals who work with them, with a greater depth of understanding of spiritual issues surrounding death and dying.
Illustrated with the experiences of many older people, it explores important themes such as grief and loss; fear; pain, distress and suffering; acceptance; transcendence; prayer; the healing of relationships; and intimacy, and shows that the final journey towards death can be one of the most spiritually meaningful times in the life of an older person - a time in which there is still hope, and in which the person who is dying and their loved ones can grow spiritually, strengthened by the difficult times they face together. Spiritual issues for older people with dementia who are nearing the end of life are also explored, as are ethical and moral issues in death and dying, and the ways in which bereaved partners and relatives may come to terms with the loss of a loved one.
This concise and accessible book will be a valuable resource for those in the caring professions and a rich source of guidance and support for older people who are nearing the end of life and their families.
--This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.
About the Author
Elizabeth MacKinlay is a registered nurse and an Anglican priest. She is Director of the Centre for Ageing and Pastoral Studies at St Mark's National Theological Centre, Canberra, and a Professor in the School of Theology, Charles Sturt University. Elizabeth was Chair of the ACT Ministerial Advisory Council on Ageing in 2008 and is the ACT Senior Australian of the Year for 2009. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.
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Product details
ASIN : B00A75LCYG
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers (15 March 2012)
Language : English
File size : 889 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Enhanced typesetting : Not Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 144 pages
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great insite into agingReviewed in Australia on 26 October 2019
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5.0 out of 5 stars death - a fact of life!Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 February 2016
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not quite what I was expecting but very interesting...death may be taboo for some people but we face it all
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Brilliant book - reading this at the moment as now working with people who work with the elderly- and those who have Alzheimer's
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I found this book most interesting. This would be very helpful for anyone who has a family member in any of the situations e.g. palliative, dementia, pain and distress, etc. There are 14 chapters covering grief and loss, fear of dying, waiting for death, accepting death, pain and distress, prayer, rituals (this also explains the importance of understanding/respecting the rituals of other religions) and it covers relationships, losing a spouse, intimacy and dying, dementia and dying, ethical matters, the final journey, and learning to live without your spouse. the book covered a wide variety of situations. I highly recommend it and its good for self-knowledge if you happen to volunteer with the aged. Very good book well worth the price.=
4.7 out of 5 stars 9 ratings
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4.7 out of 5 stars
gavan.murphy
5.0 out of 5 stars Great insite into agingReviewed in Australia on 26 October 2019
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It was an excellent and easy book to read.
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graduate
5.0 out of 5 stars death - a fact of life!Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 February 2016
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not quite what I was expecting but very interesting...death may be taboo for some people but we face it all
excellent service, super quality/conditon
thanks you
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Brilliant book - reading this at the moment as now working with people who work with the elderly- and those who have Alzheimer's
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5.0 out of 5 stars Palliative Care, Ageing and SpiritualityReviewed in Canada on 18 April 2016
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I found this book most interesting. This would be very helpful for anyone who has a family member in any of the situations e.g. palliative, dementia, pain and distress, etc. There are 14 chapters covering grief and loss, fear of dying, waiting for death, accepting death, pain and distress, prayer, rituals (this also explains the importance of understanding/respecting the rituals of other religions) and it covers relationships, losing a spouse, intimacy and dying, dementia and dying, ethical matters, the final journey, and learning to live without your spouse. the book covered a wide variety of situations. I highly recommend it and its good for self-knowledge if you happen to volunteer with the aged. Very good book well worth the price.=
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