Vital Connections in Long-Term Care Spiritual Resources for Staff and Residents By Julie Barton, M.A., Marita Grudzen, M.H.S., and Ron Zielske, M.Div.

"This book is well written, thought-provoking, and very user friendly. The authors address a topic that is timely for its attention to the holistic nature of health care. [The book] is recommended reading for administrators, activities directors, social workers, and others."
—Activities, Adaptation & Aging


“Vital Connections is filled with practical information and creative suggestions that address the spirituality of residents and caregivers whatever their religious background. Vital Connections is one book I’m going to keep at hand.”
—Chaplain Bruce D. Feldstein, M.D., Stanford University Medical Center


“Vital Connections in Long-Term Care is the culmination of many years of caring, observing, reflecting … Julie Barton, Marita Grudzen, and Ron Zielske have partnered to compile a compassion-inspired practical guidebook of exercises for caregivers, families, healthcare providers, clerics, and institutions.”
—Rev. Ronald Y. Nakasone, Ph.D., Professor in Residence (Buddhist Studies), Center for Art, Religion, and Education, Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, California