ROLE OF FAMILY CARE AND SUPPORT IN EXPERIENCE OF BEREAVEMENT AMONG ELDERS: CASE STUDY

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Ponte Academic JournalApr 2020, Volume 76, Issue 4 ROLE OF FAMILY CARE AND SUPPORT IN EXPERIENCE OF BEREAVEMENT AMONG ELDERS: CASE STUDYAuthor(s): Saba Zer Naz Hafsa ,Asia Mushtaq, Fazaila Sabih, Amna Hassan, Syeda Rabia Shaheen, Fatima AfsarJ. Ponte - Apr 2020 - Volume 76 - Issue 4 doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2020.4.22 Abstract:Life is a journey, in this every one of us experiences gains and losses. When we gain\\\\r\\\\nsomething significant we experience happiness, but when we lose something we experience\\\\r\\\\nnegative emotional states like negative affect that is sadness, in some cases depression and in\\\\r\\\\nextreme case grief and bereavement. Prolonged grief and bereavement can lead to major\\\\r\\\\ndepression. Mostly people experience grief and turn to reconcile their original positive energies\\\\r\\\\nwithout any help, facilitator and intervention. Whereas, sometimes some people are not able to\\\\r\\\\nreconcile and remain stick to their grief and bereavement state. At this point they need\\\\r\\\\nfacilitation and special care. Current case revealed the significance of early detection of\\\\r\\\\ndepressive illness with reference to bereavement among elderly and the role of family care and\\\\r\\\\nsupport in fighting with the said problem. It is concluded there is a need to optimize family\\\\r\\\\nsupport (family support includes siblings, parental, off springs, spouse support) during the period\\\\r\\\\nof bereavement to minimize the burden and suffering of family members.\\\\r\\\\nKeywords: depression, grief, bereavement, primary care, family support Download full text:Check if you have access through your login credentials or your institution Username Password