Abstract

Objective:   To reflect on self-transcendence and spirituality in the elderly.

Method:   This is a reflective essay on self-transcendence and spirituality in the elderly for application in nursing care. The theory of self-transcendence was reviewed in relation to spirituality and elder care.

Result:   Two main themes were obtained: The phenomenon of self-transcendence and spirituality, and Spirituality in nursing care of the elderly for self-transcendence. Self-transcendence exhibits a quality for integrating life, with spirituality being one means of achieving this process and being a promoter of well-being and health in the elderly, nurses in care can promote spirituality.

Conclusion:   The spiritual path helps to understand life, it is possible to establish its relationship with self-transcendence in the elderly, care and well-being in old age.

Keyword: Nursingcare; NursingSpirituality; Aged (DeCS)