When Words Are No Longer Necessary: The Gift of Ritual

This study is an exploration of non-verbal forms of communication which have become ritualised, particularly m the care of people with dementia. Rituals, which are culturally determined, may be inclusive or exclusive; they may lose their meaning or send out mixed messages, but m general they uphold...

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Auteur principal: Goldsmith, Malcolm 1939- (Auteur)
Type de support: Électronique Article
Langue:Anglais
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Publié: Haworth Press 2002
Dans: Journal of religious gerontology
Année: 2002, Volume: 12, Numéro: 3/4, Pages: 139-150
Sujets non-standardisés:B Worship
B Dementia
B non-verbal communication
B symbol / habit / ritual
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Résumé:This study is an exploration of non-verbal forms of communication which have become ritualised, particularly m the care of people with dementia. Rituals, which are culturally determined, may be inclusive or exclusive; they may lose their meaning or send out mixed messages, but m general they uphold the structure of society. There is a strong link between religion and ritual and for people with dementia, ritual may be extremely important m maintaining their sense of belonging within the community of faith. It looks at some of the issues to be addressed when worshipping with people with dementia.
ISSN:1528-686X
Contient:Enthalten in: Journal of religious gerontology
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1300/J078v12n03_11