Religion, Spirituality, and Coping During the Pandemic: Perspectives of Dementia Caregivers.

ABSTRACT: Religious and spiritual (R/S) practices support individuals during difficult situations. The COVID-19 social distancing restrictions may have limited access to R/S practices for older adults with Alzheimer's disease related dementia (ADRD) and their caregivers, affecting coping and well-being. This qualitative study explored the impact of social distancing on R/S practices and coping in ADRD-caregiver dyads from the perspective of caregivers. Interviews were conducted with 11 family caregivers of older adults with ADRD residing in nursing homes (n = 4) or private homes (n = 7). Caregivers continued individual and started virtual R/S practices which improved their ability to cope. However, organized R/S practices were unavailable for those with ADRD, but they used prayer and r

SUBMITTER: Britt KC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9772110 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature