...Fahruddin Kurdi; Idfiana Hilmi Purpose The inability of the elderly to adapt affects their capacity to accept changes in themselves, which can trigger depression. Depression in the elderly can be addressed through spirituality, which functions as a coping mechanism. This study aims to analyze...

...Naveen Kumar R; Neerupa C; Sengani V; Mekala P Purpose This study explores how spirituality, coping strategies and resilience contribute to the psychological well-being of Indian older adults amid rapid social and demographic transitions. It aims to understand how these psychosocial resources help...

... on the general effectiveness on mindfulness and then going on to assess its role in attention, emotion regulation, cognitive decline, physical changes in the brain, prevention, and quality of life. Findings – Spirituality has been defined as a process of personal transformation which in many cases can...

...Deborah Klee; Chris Perkins 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...

...Deborah Klee; Jenny Kartupelis Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe a series of surveys undertaken for The Abbeyfield Society to assess the nature of spiritual needs and care in its homes, and outlines their findings in relation to practical and policy implications. Design...

... symbols that people use to talk about death and dying, self-care and supervision of the programme leader/facilitator). Originality/value – The paper adds to knowledge in terms of an in depth description of processes at work in a group of older people working on spiritual and practical issues...