RT Article
T1 Health and Well-Being Among Those Aging in Place in a Jerusalem Religious Community
JF Journal of religion and health
VO 62
IS 5
SP 3137
OP 3157
A1 Shapiro, Ephraim
A1 Paz, Amira
A1 Henn Amir, Shachar
A1 Sendler Elharar, Or
A1 Kirzner, Rachel S.
LA English
PB Springer Science + Business Media B. V.
YR 2023
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1860754317
AB 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.
K1 Aging in place
K1 Community
K1 Health
K1 Israel
K1 Religion
DO 10.1007/s10943-023-01868-7