Spirituality as an Intervention in Old Age Home: Literature Review

Abstract

The interest in the study of the spirituality as an intervention and self-control technique to cope with the stress and later life challenges is growing. When the old aged people live in OldAge home, challenges increase. To gain in-depth understanding of spirituality as an intervention more reviews of the scientific literature is required to explore this area of research. A computer assisted systematic search was conducted in Google Scholar and PUBMED. It was discussed that spirituality has become the powerful tool to get rid of loneliness, good mental health and all the obstacles which persons face in the last phase of their lives. There is need of more measures to incorporate spiritual practice in the OldAge home. Presently, it is ignored area which needs to be attended, especially, for older persons living in the OldAge home and who is suffering with cognitive decline.