Meaning and practices of spiritual care for older people with dementia: experiences of nurses and care workers

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoshihisa Hirakawa ◽  
Kyoka Yajima ◽  
Chifa Chiang ◽  
Atsuko Aoyama
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Spiritual Care ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Care For Older People

A Ministry of Memory: Spiritual Care for the Older Adult With Dementia

2004 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 183-187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharon Fish Mooney
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Spiritual Care ◽  
Cognitive Abilities ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Worship Services ◽  
Christian Worldview ◽  
Primary Focus ◽  
Progressive Cognitive Impairment

The primary focus of research related to spiritual and ministry needs of older people, historically and in the present, has been on those whose cognitive abilities are only minimally impaired. The older adult with a dementia like Alzheimer’s disease, however, has not received as much attention. This may be related to a lack of any theoretical framework from which to understand what may be happening to a markedly confused person spiritually, and how a person with progressive cognitive impairment might still be able to maintain a relationship with God and be ministered to by a God who may only be remembered vaguely, if at all. Elderly persons with dementia with a faith background rooted in the Judeo-Christian worldview are often able to respond to various rituals of their faith, verbally, physically, and emotionally. Common practices like familiar prayers, Bible readings, hymns, and attendance at worship services where collective memory is shared can serve as memory joggers to reconnect the person, not only to the faith community, but to a faithful God. A spiritual care ministry to older people with dementia can be considered a ministry of memory.

Digital transformation of care for older people

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 535-541
Author(s):  
Oscar Zanutto
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Older People ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Care Model ◽  
Model Based ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
The Social ◽  
Care For Older People

We are facing the 2050 aging wave that is calling us to prepare several strands of interventions to be ready on time. There is a need to foster the digital transformation of the care sector by the improvement of the digital literacy among older people, carers and care workers also using codesign approaches for the ICT usability and adoption in the social and health care domains. Moreover we need to switch from a reactive care model based on chronicity towards the adoption of a new one where citizens will be the co-maker of their own health.

Exploring resource use and associated costs in end-of-life care for older people with dementia in residential care homes

2013 ◽  
Vol 29 (7) ◽  
pp. 758-766 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Amador ◽  
Claire Goodman ◽  
Derek King ◽  
Yi Ting Ng ◽  
Natasha Elmore ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Residential Care ◽  
Resource Use ◽  
End Of Life Care ◽  
Care Homes ◽  
Life Care ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Care For Older People

Promoting spiritual care for older people in New Zealand: the Selwyn Centre for Ageing and Spirituality

2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 107-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chris Perkins
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Older People ◽  
Spiritual Care ◽  
Religious Affiliation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Research Education ◽  
History Of ◽  
Different Cultures ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Care For Older People

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe the development of a centre to promote the spiritual care of older people in New Zealand. Design/methodology/approach – The spiritual scene in New Zealand is described and “spirituality” defined. The history of the Selwyn Centre for Ageing and Spirituality (SCAS) is illustrated by case studies in three areas: research, education and advocacy, noting challenges in providing spiritual care to older people. Findings – The number of New Zealanders claiming a religious affiliation is dropping but spirituality is of interest and relevance to many people. The acknowledgement of Maori spirituality has affected government policy. The SCAS has supported research and provided education throughout the country. Advocacy is difficult where care focuses on the physical and funding for frail older people is limited. Research limitations/implications – While the importance of good spiritual care for older people is clear, this is not easy to achieve. However, an organisation like SCAS has brought the issue to national awareness and made some contribution to increased understanding and improved practice. Practical implications – As the population ages and expressions of spirituality diversify, a deeper understanding of spirituality beyond Christian religion is required. Social implications – While the SCAS focuses on older people, it has formed a nexus of people more widely interested in spirituality at all ages, in different cultures and throughout the country. Originality/value – This is the first description of a New Zealand organisation specifically addressing the spiritual care of older people.

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