Studies show a connection between a healthy spirituality and longevity. This is especially true among African-Americans. (citation). Current studies suggest this is also true for Hispanics (citations). Though this may be less true for other groups or cohorts, there appears to be a strong correlation among all subjects studied. This may cause some to ponder what is being done in nursing home settings to meet a need that measurably affects their residents.
This post will answer this question and offer some steps nursing homes and other elder residences can take to increase their services to address spiritual health. [MORE LATER]
This post will answer this question and offer some steps nursing homes and other elder residences can take to increase their services to address spiritual health. [MORE LATER]