A Compassionate Visitation Program for Church Homebound Elders.
Homebound elders are vulnerable to decreased quality of life, related to their social and emotional isolation. This article discusses development of a Compassionate Visitation Program in the faith community, including recruitment and training of visitors, assessment of visitees and their environment, and structure and record-keeping of visits.
Julia Quiring Emblen, PhD, RN, was active in nursing education and community nursing. She currently serves as a faith community nurse and is involved in community healthcare programs, and volunteers for a senior healthcare facility.
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