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Multi-faith practices: a guide for caregivers pamphlet is published by the Schlegel-University of Waterloo Research Institute for Aging (RIA). This user-friendly resource is a practical guide for long-term care staff and provides a brief overview of six major religions: Buddhism; Christianity; Hinduism; Islam; Judaism and Sikhism. It should also be noted that spiritual practices can be different even within the same religion, and so it is always best to ask residents, family and/or caregivers about their personal preferences.
The guide provides the following information about each religion:
- A brief description of the religion and its major beliefs
- Holy Days, holidays, and ritual observances
- Caring practices during late life or illness
- Rituals and other practices that are important near the end of life
- Sacred texts, scriptures, and prayers that may provide comfort at times of distress or when someone is dying.
To access the guide, please visit
http://bit.ly/1pYjfYz
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