Focus
point 3: People with dementia can live safely and be as independent as possible
in settings that promote physical, mental/intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual
wellness.
Perfect
week to discuss promoting spiritual wellness with dementia. Spirituality can do a lot for the wellness of seniors
with dementia. Not only does it
allow them to be mindful and fully present, but it benefits their mental health
as well as: Allowing them to relax. Reducing their stress levels. Allowing for
peace and acceptance of their dementia. Improving their
sleep. Sharpening their mind.
Spirituality
is expressed and experienced differently for each person, yet studies found
that those seeking spiritual relief to cope with their dementia experience
several common benefits, including:
- Easier acceptance of their
disease
- Relief from worrying and
anxiety
- Lower stress levels and fewer
cases of depression
- Staying connected to family,
friends and the community through the church
- Increases overall quality of
life through happiness and positivity
Ideas
for YOU to promote spiritual wellness for someone with dementia: spiritual music,
create a shrine, radio/TV broadcasts of services, nature spiritual wellness,
reading to them passages from the Bible, encouraging remembering positive
spiritual moments from their lives.
Blessings
to you all for a PEACE-filled Easter!
There is such an advantage when the spirituality aspect of a believer living with dementia is tapped into. I have witnessed the elation and peace that is brought forth when the Bible or Hymns are shared with them.
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