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International Conference 2009

                                 Sunday 30 August to Wednesday 2 September 2009

                                                                            In

                                                          Auckland, New Zealand

        Venue:  University of Auckland School of Engineering, 20 Symonds Street, Auckland

                              Hosted by The Selwyn Centre for Ageing and Spirituality

Welcome to the home pages for the International Conference for Ageing and Spirituality - hosted for the first time in Auckland, New Zealand.

Journey to Auckland for a Voyage into Faith-based Ageing and Care.

Evidence-based models of medical care have paved the way for people to live much longer, healthier, physical lives. But has the quality of spiritual guidance and care offered to older people kept pace? Are older people's spiritual needs being adequately met in healthcare and social systems around the world?

The issues of ageing and spirituality were discussed against the backdrop of gender, culture and new models of care. This conference considered the positive possibilities of ageing well, and flourishing, despite difficulties.

It brought together researchers, aged care practitioners and those with an interest in helping older people find meaning and fulfillment towards the end of their lives.

Themes included:

• policy formation and influencing political thinking
• spiritual models of care for the baby boomer generation
• indigenous issues and cultural case studies
• end of life issues
• pastoral care and ministry
• funding and spiritual models of care

SCAS Conference Brochure Last updated on: 7 Jul 2009 || File size: 1806 Kb || Acrobat Reader Required.

Recommended for:

Health professionals working with older people of diverse cultures and faiths in indigenous cultural environments

Clergy, chaplains, theologians, spiritual or faith leaders

Pastoral care givers

Diversional therapists

Aged care leaders, administrators and directors of listed and non-listed   aged care organisations

Researchers in aging, spirituality, and new models of aged care

Aged care policy makers and funders

Political leaders

Media with interests in aged care, social or health policy or matters of faith

Older people with interests in this area

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