This book seeks to share a Christian response to the challenges of ageing and arose from the 2018 academic conference, 'Embracing Life and Gathering Wisdom: Theological, Pastoral, and Clinical Insights into Human Flourishing at the End of Life'. In 12 chapters, the authors focus on the four themes of practical application, theological understanding, spiritual care, and historical insight.Part 1: The Practice of Caring for the Ageing; Part 2: The Theology of Ageing; Part 3: Holistic & Spiritual Care for the Ageing; Part 4: Ageing in Literature.