Spirituality as a Mediating Factor of Mental Health of the Elderly: A Review

The purpose of this review paper was to understand the relationship between spirituality, and mental health, and the role played by spiritual practices in enhancing the mental health of elderly people. For this purpose, 24 studies, related to the subject, published in various journals were systematically reviewed for better understanding and analysing a multitude of factors with the aim of alleviating the suffering of elderly people. The reviewed literature revealed that people who practiced spirituality live a more productive life and they also age more efficiently. They are inclined towards spirituality and religion which help them cope with the changing life dynamics.