J 2024

Spiritual Dimension in the Life of a Senior with Dementia

STÁREK, Lukáš and Petra JEDLIČKOVÁ

Basic information

Original name

Spiritual Dimension in the Life of a Senior with Dementia

Authors

STÁREK, Lukáš (203 Czech Republic, guarantor, belonging to the institution) and Petra JEDLIČKOVÁ (203 Czech Republic, belonging to the institution)

Edition

International Journal of Religion, 2024, 2633-352X

Other information

Language

English

Type of outcome

Article in a journal

Field of Study

60304 Religious studies

Country of publisher

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Confidentiality degree

is not subject to a state or trade secret

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Organization unit

AMBIS University

DOI

Keywords in English

Anthropological Constants;Community Support;Dementia;Religiosity;Religious Rituals;Spiritual Identity;Spiritual Needs;Well-Being

Tags

Changed: 17/3/2025 17:10, Ing. Kateřina Lendrová

Abstract

In the original language

Dementia is a progressive psychiatric disorder characterized by significant cognitive and non-cognitive impairments. This article explores the spiritual needs of seniors with dementia, emphasizing the anthropological constants of spirituality andreligiosity. Despite the challenges posed by dementia, maintaining spiritual identity, integrating religious or spiritual rituals, fostering community support, and open communication with caregivers are identified as crucial aspects of spiritual care. Thearticle highlights the diverse spiritual needs of seniors with dementia and stresses the importance of individualized, sensitive approaches to support their overall well-being. The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of spiritual care as an integral component of the bio-psycho-social model of palliative care for seniors with dementia.