A Qualitative Study of Chaplains Spiritual Care for Persons With Dementia in Long-Term Care

Meganne K. Masko, Sarah McEvoy, Jung Kwak, Kathryn Lyndes, Alexia M. Torke, Shelley Varner Perez, George Fitchett, Herron School of Art and Design, Indiana University-Indianapolis, Department of Religion, Health and Human Values, Rush University Medical Center, School of Nursing, The University of Texas at Austin, Department of Social Work and Gerontology, Saint Mary, s College, Notre Dame, School of Medicine, Indiana University, The Evans Center, Indiana University Health, Department of Spiritual Care and Chaplaincy, Indiana University Health

Journal of Applied Gerontology

Published online on December 23, 2025

Abstract

Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print.
Chaplains play a central role in providing spiritual care in long-term care settings. This study explored how chaplains provide spiritual care for residents with dementia in long-term care, which is not well understood. We conducted six separate semi-...