This presentation investigates the spiritual needs of older adults in Chinese nursing homes and describes strategies administrators utilize to identify needs among older adults with dementia. The results provide insights for social work educators and practitioners, emphasizing the significance of spiritual assessments that promote holistic care for older Chinese adults.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:
Upon completion, participants will be able to describe the spiritual needs of older adults in Chinese nursing homes.
Upon completion, participants will be able to identify important strategies administrators use to identify and address residents’ spiritual needs.
Upon completion, participants will be able to recognize the implications of addressing spiritual needs in gerontological social work and how these insights can potentially be integrated into social work education and practice.
