Recommended Reading

   - People with Dementia and the Local Church. Malcolm Goldsmith Cost £14.95 (Post & Packing £2). Copies available from us or through his website

In a Strange Land

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/dementia

Ageing, Disability and Spirituality

  - This book looks at the effects of disability on people in later life and focuses on how people with either life-long disabilities or the acquired disabilities of ageing may live spiritually meaningful lives. The book presents ways of moving towards more effective relationships between carers and older people with disabilities. Edited by Elizabeth MacKinlay and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2008-03-24.

Ageing, Spirituality and Palliative Care

  - A collection of presentation papers from the Third International Conference on Ageing & Spirituality in Adelaide Australia in 2004. edited by Elizabeth MacKinlay PhD, RN.

   - A secular reflection on the practice of spiritual care. Gerry Burke. Published by Age Concern Reports 2007.

Spirituality: Roots and Routes

Religion and Belief Matter

   - An information Resource for Healthcare Staff. Understanding and responding to the Religious and Belief needs of patients as they relate to their use of NHS services is no longer an option, but essential. This publication demonstrates why staff should try to meet and support the spiritual needs of patients. Published by the Scottish Government, Scottish Interfaith Council, NHS Scotland and Fair for All (Religion and Belief) 2007.

Understanding the importance of Life Story Work

   - (sponsored by the Scottish Government) Rosas Mitchell (edited by Alan Chapman) 2007 Cat.161 £3. A new addition to the Dementia Skill Starters range, this booklet explores why life story work is important, how to start doing life story work and the benefits for the person with dementia. Intended for use as part of an induction programme or as a refresher of basic skills, this short illustrated booklet provides invaluable information. This is a useful resource for those working in home care, care homes, day hospital or day care settings, or as an individual training workbook for use with the DVD "Switching on a Light". An introduction to life story work. Available from Dementia Services Development Centre, Stirling University.

   - A publication from Church Army & The Leveson Centre. The subtitle of “Practical suggestions for Local Churches” says it all really! £10 including postage and packing. Orders enclosing a cheque payable to The Foundation of Lady Katherine Leveson should be sent to The Foundation of Lady Katherine Leveson, Temple Balsall, Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands B93 0AL.

Finding Sanctuary - written by Christopher Jamieson, Abbot of Worth Abbey, featured in the TV series, The Monastery. The first part of the book looks at the origins of our “busy-ness” and then offers “a way into sanctuary - a door through which we can enter sacred space”. He tells us that “before he could offer sanctuary he had to find it”.

The book is very well structured, based on the rules of St Benedict and offers ways to apply these monastic steps to everyday life. See their website: www.worthabbey.net

The Evaluation of Spiritual Care in a Dementia Care Setting - Margaret A Goodall, MHA Care Group UK. Dementia, Vol 8 No. 2 167-183 (2009)

Suppliers

A range of books relating to Ageing and Spirituality may be obtained from: Marston Book Services Ltd, 160 Milton Park, Oxfordshire OX14 4SD - Tel: (01235) 465500 - email: enquiries@marston.co.uk - website: www.marston.co.uk

Cornerstone Books – An independent, inclusive and ecumenical charitable bookstore tucked away on the terrace of St John’s Episcopal Church, in the West End of Edinburgh. It has a wide range of titles relating to spiritual care.

www.cornerstonebooks.org.uk

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