SAS#7 Flashcards
can boost seniors’ wellness, especially when their senior living community supports faith practices
spiritual connection
is a significant part of many people’s lives, and it can become even more important as we grow older
Spirituality
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Root-words (Hebrew, Latin and Greek): wind, breath, or air which gives life.
Allows a person to experience transcendent meaning in life…whatever beliefs and values give a person a sense of meaning and purpose in life.”
Spirituality
Root-word: Latin, to tie/secure/bind/fasten together to create system of attitudes and beliefs.
Religion
3 dimensions in gerotranscendence
cosmic
self-transcendent
social selectivity
“the state of severe distress associated with events that threaten the intactness of person.”
Suffering
➤ It has positive impact on patient outcomes, such as fewer complications, less medication needed and quicker return to health (prayed for by a religious group or receiving special bedside spiritual therapies, or both interventions)
Prayer
Taking spiritual history assessment
FICA HOPE
Hope model developed by
Anadarajah & Hight
refers to any needs. clergy or qualified layperson who assists patients, families and staff in addressing spiritual/religious
➤ Exist in hospitals, prisons, military, mental health institutes.
➤ May come from any religious tradition, they may be certified.
Chaplains
Can be vital resource for home settings
Community Clergy
When to Refer to Chaplains
Grief
Major Change
Desire for Comfort
Decision-Making
Stress & Distress
Isolation
Difficult Ethical Issues
Desire for Rituals
Desire for “Sacred”
Focuses on gathering meaning through life and disability. Considers past experiences and stories about: connectedness, faith context, joy, sadness. Reframes present events through reminiscence, allowing possibility for transcendence and finding hope amidst vulnerability.
Spiritual Reminiscence
Deep and attentive listening connects you to the person you are caring for.
“Bearing Witness” to whatever arises. “Being there”… being fully present in the moment and acknowledging deep belief systems and life world of self and other
Compassionate Presence
Can be a source of spiritual uplifting and a coping mechanism during difficult times,
➤ Is viewed as transcendent.
➤ Connects and bonds people together-connectedness is a component of spiritual well-being.
Releases endorphins and increases body’s ability to heal and to tolerate pain. Can reveal the truth about ourselves, melt barriers, and release stress.
➤ Cultural Sensitivity is an important consideration
Humor
