Spirituality

A member of The Forum on Religion, Spirituality and Aging (FORSA) a constituent group of the American Society on Aging

Bibliographies

Book

Pastoral Responses to Older Adults and Their Families: An Annotated Bibliography by Henry Simmons and Vivienne S. Pierce (Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press, 1992); hardcover, 288 pages. Cost: $62.95.

Website

Pastoral Resources to Older Adults and their Families: An Online Annotated Bibliography - http://learn.union-psce.edu/aging

Issues in Aging

Books

Aging and the Human Spirit: A Reader in Religion and Gerontology, edited by Carol and Perry LeFevre (Chicago, Ill.: Exploration Press, 1981); hardcover. Cost: $32.95.

Aging and the Religious Dimension, edited by L. Eugene Thomas and Susan A. Eisenhandler (Westport, Conn.: Auburn House, 1994); hardcover, 264 pages. Cost: $57.95.

Aging, Spirituality and Religion: A Handbook by Melvin A. Kimble, Susan H. McFadden, James W. Ellor and James J. Seeber (Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 1995); hardcover, 637 pages. Cost: $52.00.

Aging With Grace, Power and a Plan by Lucy H. Scott and Cynthia Scott (New York City: Hyperion Press).

Green Winter: Celebrations of Old Age by Elise Maclay (New York City: McGraw Hill, 1977); out of print.

Honoring African American Elders: A Ministry in the Soul Community, edited by Anne Streaty Wimberly (New York City: Jossey-Bass, 1997); hardcover, 176 pages. Cost: $20.05.

The Measure of My Days by Florida Scott-Maxwell (New York City: Alfred A. Knopf, 2000); paperback, 160 pages. Cost: $10.75.

Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming by Henri J. M. Nouwen (Image Books, 1994) paperback, 151 pages; $14.40. . Also available unabridged on audiocassette (Sounds True, 1999). Cost: $22.45.

The Vintage Journey: A Guide to Artful Aging by Trish Herbert (Cleveland: United Church Press, 1994); paperback, 400 pages. cost: $14.95.

Videos

On Old Age I and II: Conversations With Joan Erikson at 90 and 92 Respectively (San Luis Obispo, Calif.: Davidson Films).

Spiritual Growth

Books

Aging by Henri J. M. Nouwen and Walter J. Gaffney (Image Books, 1976); paperback, 152 pages. Cost: $9.85.

Aging and God: Spiritual Pathways to Mental Health in Midlife and Later Years by Harold G. Koenig (Binghamtom, N.Y.: Haworth Press, 1994); paperback, 544 pages. Cost: $39.96.

Aging and Spirituality: Spiritual Dimensions of Aging--Theory, Research, Practice and Policy by David O. Moberg (Binghamton, N.Y.: Haworth Press, 2001); hardcover.

Aging as a Spiritual Journey by Eugene Bianchi (New York City: Crossroad Publications, 1984); paperback. Cost: $19.95. Out of print.

Border Crossing: A Spiritual Journey by Katie Funk Wiebe (Scottdale, Pa: Herald Press, 1995); paperback, 232 pages. Cost: $11.99

Fire in the Soul: A Prayer Book for the Later Years by Richard M. Morgan (Nashville, Tenn.: Upper Room Books, 2000); paperback (large-print format), 160 pages. Cost: $10.80.

Full Circle: Spirituality Therapy for the Elderly by Kevin Kirkland and Howard McIlveen (Binghamton, N.Y.: Haworth Press, 1998); hardcover. Cost: $39.95.

The Inner Voice of Love: A Journey Through Anguish to Freedom by Henri J. M. Nouwen (New York City: Doubleday, 1998); paperback, 118 pages. Cost: $9.85.

The Journey of Life: A Cultural History of Aging in America by Thomas R. Cole (New York City: Cambridge University Press, 1997); paperback, 304 pages. Cost: $12.55.

Learn to Grow Old by Paul Tournier (Louisville, Ky.: Westminster John Knox, 1991); paperback, 248 pages. Cost: $14.35.

Sabbatical Journey: The Diary of His Final Year by Henri J. M. Nouwen (New York City: Crossroad Classics, 1998); paperback, 240 pages. Cost: $14.35.

Spiritual Passages: Embracing Life's Sacred Journey by Drew Leder (New York City: Jeremy P. Tacher/Putnam, 1997); paperback, 296 pages. Cost: $14.35.

Toward A Theology of Aging, edited by Seward Hiltner (New York City: Human Sciences Press, 1975); paperback, 83 pages. Cost: $16.95. Out of print.

Visions of Innocence: Spiritual and Inspirational Experiences of Childhood by Edward Hoffman (Boston: Shambhala Publications, 1992); paperback, 184 pages. Cost: $10.00. Out of print.

Winter Grace: Spirituality and Aging by Kathleen R. Fisher (Nashville, Tenn.: Upper Room Press, 1998); paperback, 192 pages. Cost: $10.80.

Wisdom Circles: A Guide to Self-Discovery and Community Building in Small Groups by Charles Garfield, Sedonia Cahill and Cindy Spring (New York City: Hyperion Press, 1998); paperback, 256 pages. Cost: $11.65.

Working the Gray Zone by Charles G. Oakes (Franklin, Tenn.: Providence House Publishers, 2000).

Working With Groups on Spiritual Themes: Structured Exercises in Healing by Elaine Hopkins, Zo Woods, Russell Kelly, Katrina Bentley and James Murphey (Duluth, Minn.: Whole Person Press, 1995); paperback, 176 pages. Cost: $24.95.

Chapters & Articles

"Religiosity" by Barbara Pittard Payne; in Social Roles and Social Participation, edited by David J. Mangen and Warren A. Peterson (Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 1982); hardcover. Cost: $44.95.

"Spiritual Challenges of Retirement" by Richard P. Johnson; The Liguorian (1995).

Video

The Wisdom of Faith With Huston Smith: A Personal Philosophy--A Bill Moyers Special.

Illness & Caregiving

Books

Eldercare: The Best Resources to Help You Help Your Aging Relatives by Marty Richards (Issaquah, Wash.: Resource Pathways, 1999); paperback, 288 pages. Cost: $19.96.

From Grim to Green Pastures: Meditations for the Sick and Their Caregivers by Richard L. Morgan (Nashville, Tenn: Upper Room Press, 1999); paperback, 190 pages. Cost: $8.95.

Full of Years by Stephen Sapp (Nashville, Tenn.: Abingdon Press, 1987). Out of print.

God Never Forgets: Faith, Hope and Alzheimer's Disease edited by Donald McKim (Louisville, Ky.: Westminster John Knox Press, 1997); paperback. Cost: $13.45.

The Healing Power of Faith: Science Explores Medicine's Last Great Frontier by H. G. Koenig (New York City: Simon & Schuster, 1999); hardcover, 224 pages. Cost: $20.00.

The Moral Challenge of Alzheimer's Disease by Stephen Post (Baltimore, Md.: Johns Hopkins University Press, 1995); hardcover, 142 pages. Cost: $29.95.

My Turn to Care: Encouragement for Caregivers of Aging Parents, edited by Marlene Bagnull (Nashville, Tenn: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1994); paperback, 256 pages. Cost: $12.95.

Religion in Aging and Health by Jeffrey S. Levin (Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Sage, 1993); paperback, 266 pages. Cost: $26.00.

Spiritual Care for Persons With Dementia: Fundamentals for Pastoral Practice by Larry VandeCreek (Binghamton, N.Y.: Haworth Press, 1999). Out of print.

Symphony of Spirits: Encounters With the Spiritual Dimensions of Alzheimer's by Deborah Forrest (New York City: St. Martin's Press, 2000); hardcover, 226 pages. Cost: $18.36.

You Are One of Us: Successful Clergy-Church Connections to Alzheimer's Families by Lisa Gwyther (Durham, N.C.: Duke University Medical Center, 1994).

Resource Kit

Faith Communities Organizing Packet (Cleveland: Universal Healthcare 2000 Campaign, 2000); free, but donation of $4.00 to cover expenses welcome. To order, contact Linda Walling, U2K faith communities coordinator, at (216) 902-5577 or u2kwalling@aol.com. The materials also are available free on the Web at www.u2kcampaign.org/faith.

Video

At Death's Door: Facing the Terminal Illness of a Loved One (Brewster, Mass.: Paraclete Press, 1999).

Death, Grief, Loss & Transitions

Books

Companion to Grief: Finding Consolation When Someone You Love Has Died by Patricia Kelley (New York City: Simon & Schuster, 1997); hardcover; 224 pages. Cost: $16.80.

Faithful Living, Faithful Dying: Anglican Reflections on End-of-Life Care by Cynthia B. Cohen et al. (Harrisburg, Penn: Morehouse Publishing, 2000); paperback, 176 pages. Cost: $13.45.

Final Gifts: Understanding the Special Awareness, Needs and Communications of the Dying by Maggie Callanan and Patricia Kelley (New York City: Poseidon Press, 1992); paperback, 239 pages. Cost: $11.35.

The Healing Journey Through Grief: Your Journal for Reflection and Recovery by Phil Rich (New York City: John Wiley & Sons, 1999); paperback, 256 pages. Cost: $15.25.

Videos

Beyond Death's Door: Help for the Grieving Process After Someone You Loved Has Died (Brewster, Mass.: Paraclete Press, 1999).

On Our Own Terms: Moyers on Dying. Available through Films for the Humanities and Sciences; $29.95 per program or $99.95 for the set of four; phone (800) 257-5126.

Elders as Nurturers

Books

The Church's Ministry With Older Adults by Blaine Taylor. (Nashville, Tenn.: Abingdon Press, 1984). Out of print.

Engaging in Ministry With Older Adults by Dosia Carlson (Bethseda, Md.: Alban Institute, 1997); paperback. Cost: $16.75.

From Age-ing to Sage-ing: A Profound New Vision of Growing Older by Rabbi Zalman Shalomi-Schachter (New York City: Warner Books, 1997); paperback, 303 pages. Cost: $12.59.

Grandparents Are Forever by Carolyn Gutowski (Mahwah, N.J.: Paulist Press, 1994); paperback, 158 pages. Cost: $8.95.

So That Your Values Live On: Ethical Wills and How to Prepare Them by Jack Reimer and Nathaniel Stampher (Woodstock, N.Y.: Jewish Lights Publishing, 1994); paperback, 272 pages. Cost: $16.15.

Spiritual Elders: Women of Worth in the Third Millennium by Betty Anne Sullivan (Brockton, Mass.: Brockton Publishing Company, 1999); paperback, 160 pages. Cost: $15.95.

Understanding the Senior Adult: A Tool for Wholistic Ministry by Lois Knutson (Bethseda, Md.: Alban Institute, 1998); paperback with CD-ROM. Cost: $22.95.

Ministry Manuals

Leading a Congregation in the Age of Aging: Clergy Training Manual by James Ellor, Jan McGilliard and Pat Schroeder (Washington, D.C.: National Council on the Aging, 1994).

Ministry With Older Adults in the Church, second edition, by James Ellor, Melvin Kimble, Susan McFadden, Robert Rost and James Seeber (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2000).

God's Challenge to Church and Synagogue by Richard H. Gentzler and Donald F. Clingan (Nashville, Tenn.: Discipleship Resources, 1996).

Journals

CGA World. Quarterly; no ISSN. Catholic Golden Age, P.O. Box 3658, Scranton, PA 18505-0658; (570) 342-3294; website: www.catholicgoldenage.org. U.S. subscriptions: $8/year with annual membership.

Mature Years. Quarterly; no ISSN. United Methodist Publishing House, 201 Eighth Ave., South, Nashville, TN 37203-3919; (615) 749-6292; e-mail: mcropsey@umpublishing.org. U.S. subscriptions: $19/year.

Haworth Press

The following journals are all published by the Haworth Press. To subscribe, contact the publisher at 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580; e-mail: getinfo@haworthpressinc.com; Web: www.haworthpressinc.com.

The Hospice Journal: Physical, Psychosocial and Pastoral Care of the Dying. Quarterly; ISSN 0742-969x. U.S. subscriptions: Individual $75/year; institutional $175/year.

Journal of Health Care Chaplaincy. Biannual; ISSN 0885-4726. U.S. subscriptions: Individual $50/year; institutional $95/year.

The Journal of Religion and Abuse: Advocacy, Pastoral Care and Prevention. Quarterly; ISSN 1521-1037. U.S. subscriptions: Individuals $45/year; institutions $60/year.

The Journal of Religious Gerontology. Quarterly; ISSN 1050-2289. U.S. subscriptions: Individual $40/year; institutional $75/year.

Websites

Association for Senior Adult Ministry - www.senioradultministry.com

Ed Kilbourne on Aging and Spirituality - www.edkilbourne.com

Center for Aging, Religion and Spirituality - www.luthersem.edu/cars

National Council on the Aging - www.ncoa.org