Spiritual Care
In 1848 a group of protestant Christian women formed
an association for the care of aged indigent women in Cincinnati. This
home setting provided spiritual care with morning and evening prayers,
grace before meals, and Sunday chapel services for the residents and
staff. Hospitality was extended to those who visited for religious purposes,
especially to local ministers. Since our origins, we have remained an
inclusive non-denominational institution.
Maple Knoll Communities, Inc. is a Spiritual Organization. What is spirituality?
Uplifting our spirits, beliefs and values, harmony and balance, morals,
a concept of God, our changes and hopes through life’s journey,
meaning and purpose; all of these speak of spirituality in broad sweeping
terms. LifeSphere encourages elders and employees to share their spiritual
experiences and hopes. Because we are non-denominational, we expect
our employees to refrain from “converting” others to their
particular religious belief and for everyone to be respectful of the
many diverse faiths represented throughout LifeSphere.
In 1996 our spiritual care department was formed with the services of
a full time chaplain. Spiritual Care of the chaplains is viewed as secondary
to and supportive of the ministry of a persons’ own church, synagogue
or mosque.
Mission Statement
The mission of Maple Knoll Communities, Inc. Spiritual Care Services
is to assist all residents and staff to reach their highest potential
as individuals in giving glory to God and in seeking independence, good
health, personal fulfillment, and a deeper knowledge of God. Chaplains
serve all residents and staff without discrimination and with keen recognition
of each individual’s privacy, dignity, worth, and level of faith.
The Spiritual Care and Ethics department provides several important
services to our LifeSphere family:
Pastoral Care to Maple Knoll Village
Elders and Staff
This program includes visits to Long-term Care Nursing Residents, Sacred
Rites and Clinical Assessments, Counseling and Spiritual Direction,
Hospital Visits, Christian Wholeness Ministry, End of Life Bereavement
Care, the "Praying Hearts" prayer chain, Spiritual Discussion
Groups, Family Caregivng Support Groups and Spiritual Care Volunteer
Programs like the Chaplain Aide Visitors, Compassionate Companions and
Chapel volunteers.
Worship for Maple Knoll Village Elders
and Staff
Services included in this area are Long-term Care Nursing Worship, Christian
Chapel Worship, Inter-Faith Special Chapel Services, Memorial and Remembrance
Rituals, and Spiritual Programming for closed circuit MKV Cable TV.
History and achieves of The Chapel On The Green at Maple Knoll Village.
Education for Maple Knoll Village Elders
and Staff
These educational opportunities include Learning Seminars, Local Church
sponsored Bible Studies, Ethical Consultations and Learning Workshops
and Ministerial Student Internships.