PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS IN OLD AGE

Background. Old age is defined by numerous stress and mental disorders such as depression and dementia which do not only affect the patient but the whole family. This article describes some important topics for the elderly such as losses, dependence, feeling of guilt and reconciliation, a new beginn...

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Main Author: Aleš Kogoj
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Slovenian Medical Association 2004-10-01
Series:Zdravniški Vestnik
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Online Access:http://vestnik.szd.si/index.php/ZdravVest/article/view/2362