Health and Well-Being Among Those Aging in Place in a Jerusalem Religious Community

Overview

Journal J Relig Health

Publisher Springer

Specialties General Medicine
Psychology
Social Sciences

Date 2023 Jul 18

PMID 37462892

Authors

Ephraim Shapiro

Amira Paz

Shachar Henn Amir

Or Sendler Elharar

Rachel S Kirzner

Affiliations

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Abstract

An innovative pilot program in a traditional Jerusalem synagogue was developed to increase medical and social well-being of older community members who want to age in place. The study assessed the impact of the program. Interviews and focus groups were conducted in 2019 with 30 program participants, program staff, and non-program residents and with program leaders a year later. The evaluation found that wellness and healthcare features of a faith-based aging in place program had a generally positive impact, magnified by the group's strong social cohesion. The program's impact and value have increased since COVID-19, with some potential for replication.

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