Jewish Visions for Aging: A Professional Guide for Fostering Wholeness

From the rapidly changing retirement years to the sometimes wrenching challenges of dementia and chronic illness, spiritual questions and needs are central-and today's elders and caregivers are searching for meaning, purpose, and faith within Jewish tradition. With timely-and timeless-wisdom, this rich resource probes Jewish texts, spirituality and observances, uncovering a deep, never-before-realized approach to caring for the aging and the elderly with a refreshing and inspiring vitality. The insights spanning textual analysis as well as spiritual and pastoral perspectives provide practical guidance in spiritual care and communal programming to engage and serve elders and their families.