2023-12-14 07:49:59
An article by Víctor Calderón Pérez, Psychologist at the Day Center and the Residence San Antonio Coliseum
Demographic changes at the level of population aging are increasingly evident. Given the growth of the group of older people, it is essential to increase debate and reflection on the elements that contribute to a better quality of life for older people[1]as a population group with specific needs that, in the future, will intensify.
The aging process involves complex changes in five aspects: metabolic and physiological health, physical function, cognitive function, psychological well-being and social well-being. These changes do not occur in a specific order, but can occur at any time and at any time during the aging process, making both their approach and prediction complex. Gerontology’s primary task is to study these changes with the aim of promoting a better quality of life.[2].
To age well on a psychological level, we must strive to enhance individual talents.
This article responds to the conditions that people over 50 years of age require to promote your well-being[3].
He psychological well-being of those over 50, according to expert Carol Ryff, lies to a greater extent in meeting the following dimensions:
- personal growth
- extensive and positive relationships
- environment domain
- personal autonomy
- self-acceptance
- purpose of life
In this sense, psychological well-being is defined in a broad way in which it is recognized that the fundamental task for age well on a psychological level lies in striving to enhance individual talents, obtain a recognized and enhanced meaning in life for oneself, and feel that one can continue pursuing valuable goals.[4].
Thus, to achieve better overall psychological well-being during the aging process of people between 54 and 79 years old, it is necessary maintain the following factors:
- Optimize mental capacity.
- Maintain health status.
- Seek personal growth, readaptation and find a life purpose.
- Promote autonomy and affective, cognitive and social functionality.
- Encourage and improve social relationships.
- Improve self-perception.
- Find or feel economic stability.
On the other hand, the risk factors for depression The most common among the older people are isolation, the decrease in social relationships and their respective loss of social roles, family problems and the feeling of not being cared for or listened to. All these factors must be avoided and/or alleviated to achieve greater psychological well-being in the aging process.
By knowing these factors, we can act so that older people have the necessary tools to face the various and, in some cases, difficult moments of the aging process.
Along these lines, at Grupo Colisée we work with the vision of encourage independence and improve quality of life of people at all stages of life, but especially among the elderly and dependent people, taking into account health, psychological and social factors, with the purpose of promoting positive aging and general well-being at this stage of life.
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
Keyes, L.M; Shmotkin, D, y Ryff-Carol, D; (2002) Optimizing Well- Being: The Empirical Encounter of Two Traditions; J Pers Soc Psychol, 82(6).
Teófilo-Rodríguez, J; González-Cabezas, AN and Díaz-Veiga, P; (2011). Longitudinal study Aging in Spain: the ELES project. Bulletin on aging «Profiles and trends» no 50. Madrid: Institute of Seniors and Social Services. Available in:http://www.imsersomayores.csic.es/documentos/documentos/boletinsobreenvejec50.pdf.
Villar, F; Fabà, J; y Celdrán, M. (2013). Using older people’s life stories to teach developmental psychology and aging: Benefits and difficulties. Educational Gerontology, 39(12).
Whetsell, M; Frederickson, K; Aguilera, P and Moya, J; (2005). Levels of Spiritual Well-being and Strength. Aquichan Magazine. 5(1): 72-85.
[1] (Teófilo-Rodríguez, J; González-Cabezas, AN and Díaz-Veiga, P; 2011).
[2] (Villar, F; Fabà, J; and Celdrán, M. 2013).
[3]( Whetsell , M ; Frederickson , K ; Aguilera , P and Moya , J ; 2005 ).
[4] (Keyes, LM; Shmotkin, D, and Ryff-Carol, D; (2002).
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