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Facing Life and Death: Spirituality in End-of-Life Care
Publication Date: January 2006
Publisher(s): Jewish Communal Service Association of North America
Author(s): Amy Eilberg
Series: Journal of Jewish Communal Service, 81:3-4
Special Collection: Berman Jewish Policy Archive
Topic: Culture and religion (Religion and religious groups)
Health (Physicians, nurses, and other health personnel)
Keywords: Elderly; Death; Social Services
Type: Report
Coverage: United States
Abstract:
In this article the author brings together her perspective as a former hospice chaplain and now spiritual director to help others think about the place of spirituality in the care of the dying. She explores some of the spiritual needs of dying people and considers what supports caregivers need to perform this sacred work. Although much work with the dying is with elders, this article addresses the human experience of the dying process, at whatever age it may come.