Download or read book Spiritual Growth and Care in the Fourth Age of Life written by Elizabeth MacKinlay and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2006 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the spiritual dimension of ageing and investigates the role of pastoral and spiritual care in helping the frail elderly cope with end-of-life issues. Focusing on the experience of nursing home residents and anecdotes gathered in interviews, MacKinlay sensitively presents the struggles facing older people in need of care.