Date of Award
Spring 2009
Document Type
Dissertation - Restricted
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Nursing
First Advisor
Bull, Margaret
Second Advisor
Stohrer, Walter
Third Advisor
Wilson, Sarah
Abstract
Elders with dementia often do not have their spiritual and religious needs met due to a lack of understanding of the meaning of spirituality and religion in the elder's life. In order for nurses to adequately meet the spiritual and religious needs of the increasing population of elders with dementia, knowledge of the meaning of spirituality and religion is vital. This study describes the meaning of spirituality and religion in elders with dementia. Key concepts defined for the study include spirituality, religion, dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease, and the philosophical term meaning.
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