Abstract
A study to assess the effect of reminiscence therapy on psychological well-being, depression, and loneliness among elderly in selected old age homes of Mysore - IJPNS- Print ISSN No: - 2582-4023 Online ISSN No:- 2582-4031 Article DOI No:- 10.18231/j.ijpns.2020.003, IP Journal of Paediatrics and Nursing Science-J Paedia
Highlights
In the words of Seneca ‘old age is an incurable disease,’ but Sir
Many elderly people and their families don't recognize the symptoms of depression, aren't aware that it is a medical illness and don't know how it is treated
Materials and Methods Research Approach An evaluative research approach was used for the present study as the study aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of reminiscence therapy on psychological well-being, depression, and loneliness among elderly in selected old age homes of Mysore
Summary
In the words of Seneca ‘old age is an incurable disease,’ but Sir. James Sterling Ross commented ‘you don’t heal old age, you protect it, you promote it, and you extend it.[4]Depression in elderly people often goes untreated because many people think that depression is a normal part of aging and a natural reaction to chronic illness, loss and social transition. Many elderly people and their families don't recognize the symptoms of depression, aren't aware that it is a medical illness and don't know how it is treated. Many older persons think that depression is a character flaw and are worried about being made fun of or of being humiliated. They may blame themselves for their illness and are too ashamed to get help. Reminiscence therapy is successful in improving comprehension skills and in boosting selfesteem, to ease the feeling of depression and hopelessness, meeting psychological and emotional needs, and to enhance self-integration of elderly persons[15]. From studies suggest that reminiscence therapy is helpful in improving overall psychological well-being and to prevent further psychological deterioration
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