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 community 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. Topics include: Visions from Text and Tradition Searching for Meaning Family Caregiving Spiritual Accompaniment in Aging Engaging Elders in Communal Life Jewish and non-Jewish clergy, chaplains, social workers, volunteers and family members will find this guide an invaluable asset.

AcknowledgmentsForeword by Thomas R. Cole, PhDPreface by Dr. Eugene B. BorowitzIntroduction: Seasons of Splendor-New Visions for Jewish Aging