Role of Handmade Shinto Shrines in Facilities for Disabled Elderly

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Other Title
  • 高齢者施設内特別設置（特設）神社の意義と役割
  • コウレイシャ　シセツナイ　トクベツ　セッチ　トクセツ　ジンジャ　ノ　イギ　ト　ヤクワリ

Description

Some Japanese care facilities set up temporary Shinto shrines for their disabled elderly who cannot visit real shrines during the New Year’s holidays. We conducted an internet survey of such staff and some of the disabled elderly residents to understand their circumstances and reactions. Factors that prevented the elderly from visiting real shrines on New Year’s included: (1) physical conditions and nursing requirements, (2) facility personnel and equipment, (3) the environment and equipment of Shinto shrines and (4) the cold season and weather. Institutionalized elderly tend to grow irritated in the environment of the care facility and lose track of the seasons. We found that temporary shrines revitalize residents, giving them peace of mind through a sense of interconnection with their ancestors, seasons, and nature. Temporary shrines inspire greater awareness, improve or maintain mental and physical functions, prevent secondary disabilities, and help them enjoy life.

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Details 詳細情報について

  • CRID
    1390853649748824192
  • NII Article ID
    120006890221
  • DOI
    10.18910/77218
  • ISSN
    21856869
  • HANDLE
    11094/77218
  • Text Lang
    ja
  • Article Type
    journal article
  • Data Source
    • JaLC
    • IRDB
    • CiNii Articles

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