Abstract
This presentation will discuss the findings and implications from a mixed-methods study examining the impact of support services for caregivers of persons living with Dementia in their faith community. Caregivers and persons living with dementia participating in religious activities report numerous psychosocial benefits. Faith communities are the primary social network for older adults, with 48% of older adults attending religious services at least once weekly. Results will highlight specific opportunities for local congregations to foster spiritual connection and meaningful engagement with caregivers of persons living with Dementia. Findings will also describe key considerations and pathways for social work practitioners, researchers, and religious leaders to better serve older adults in their communities by providing education and strengths-based interventions in the context of local congregations. These findings have the potential to increase the reach of such programs to diverse, underserved populations.
Highlights
Testing a forgiveness model, positive evaluation of life PVOL was regressed on religiosity (REL) and forgiveness of self (FSelf), others (FOthers), and situation (FSit) using hierarchical OLS regression
Kelsey Simons and colleagues will discuss the potential for unmet needs for mental health services as part of nursing home care transitions, and will discuss a model of quality improvement that addresses this gap in care
Nancy Kusmaul and Gretchen Tucker report the findings of their study comparing perceptions of nursing home residents, direct care staff, management, and families on the care practices that influence resident health and quality of life while they live in a long term care setting
Summary
Social service staff may play a key role in helping post-acute care patients in skilled nursing facilities return home, yet few studies quantify how social service staff contribute to better patient outcomes. Testing a forgiveness model, positive evaluation of life PVOL was regressed on religiosity (REL) and forgiveness of self (FSelf), others (FOthers), and situation (FSit) using hierarchical OLS regression. Blocks of predictors included: a) age and education; b) religiosity; and c) FSelf, FOthers, and FSit. For the non-violent model of PVOL significant predictors included REL (β = .26, p ≤ .01) and FSelf (β = .40, p ≤ .01).
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