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SPIRITUALITY IN HEALTHCARE...

Older Adults Seek Meaning

as Well as Medical Care

Older adults often seek the painting of thousands of
meaning when experienc- butterflies representing the
ing illness or when facing 1.5 million children who
end-of-life issues. A were murdered by the Nazis.
renewed inclusion of spir- The project will culminate in
ituality in healthcare con- a sculpture on the campus to
tributes to enhanced qual- remind us spiritually that
ity of life for the more butterflies are the symbol of
than 3,600 older adults hope, resilience, and free-
MorseLife Health System dom. In encouraging us to
serves daily in the com- seek meaning from the past
munity and on its 50-acre for our lives today, it will be
campus in West Palm BY JENNI FRUMER, a constant reminder to repair
Beach. PHD, LCSW, MSED the world (Tikun Olam).
While our population Numerous scientific arti-
is diverse, MorseLife cles support the connection
Health System has a large population of between faith and positive health out-
secular and religious Jewish older adults comes. Spirituality in healthcare settings
in our care and we have re-committed to is recognized as essential in our interac-
JewishLife programming, which pro- tions with those we serve as well as
motes a culture of heightened compas- among our employees.
sion and caring among healthcare work- Training for caregivers includes per-
ers and their supervisors. son-centered trauma-informed care. A
An emphasis on wellness has been ini- trauma-informed approach focuses on
tiated through the implementation of voice and choice, psychological, physi-
programs such as monthly healing cir- cal, and spiritual safety, empowerment,
cles (Mi Sheberach) and weekly discus- transparency, and trustworthiness. These
principles are core and common values,
sions with visiting Rabbis, holiday com-
Exceptional Care memorations, celebrations and educa- ethics, and incorporate a philosophy of
tional programs.
deep caring and respect for an individ-
Because so many of our patients are ual’s beliefs.
throughout South Florida also Holocaust Survivors, MorseLife spirituality in health care, we can impact
By fulfilling our obligation to enhance
Health System has implemented a NOW
for Holocaust Survivors Initiative, which our goal of encouraging greater health
identifies and specifically cares for and wellbeing for the body, the mind,
KIDZ Medical Services offers a continuum of high-
Survivors who may receive a full range of and the soul.
quality care for newborns and children to age 18. services at no cost to them or their fami-
lies. Jenni Frumer is the director of the
Our team of nearly 250 pediatric subspecialists and A recent community project that MorseLife NOW for
brough spirituality to older adult resi- Holocaust Survivors Initiative.
obstetricians works alongside highly-trained nursing and
dents and younger generations involved
allied health professionals. Together, they treat patients
at many of the region’s top hospitals.
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