Importance of Spirituality in the Life of Elderly

During the past decades there was an increase in prevalence of chronic diseases in elder person, which leads to poor quality of life. This review paper specifically focuses on an importance of spirituality within the lifetime of elderly. Individual's spiritual viewpoint is become a vital demand of the era, considering several types of physical illness, disability, loss of loved ones, loneliness, depression and mortality during ageing years. Among the elderly, spirituality is extremely important in the management of several chronic diseases and improves their quality of life. Findings of the study also linked association between regular attending the spiritual services and improved health and quality of life in elderly. A specially designed spiritual activities and yoga activities is linked with improved sleep quality and reduced chronic and other types of disorders in elderly. Meditative prayers also have positive effects on overall health condition of elders.