title: Psychosocial problems in elderly subjects from geriatric home revitalization approach.
abstract: The psychosocial aspects of aging and senility appear a major problem for the marked senescence of the Bulgarian nation--25% of the population is over the age of 60 years. The present study attempts to make a medico-ethic and social evaluation of life quality in old age and illness and outline possibilities for appropriate revitalization of elderly subjects dwelling geriatric homes. The governing body of the geriatric home does not refer to scientific methods of management for planning and organization of everyday living activities. No coping strategy is applied to reduce stress and illness offence. Current scientific revitalization approach should be realized in the policy of the geriatric home to prevent a long-term disabled existence and induce a worthier lifestyle.
authors.affiliation: Department of Social Medicine, Higher Medical Institute, Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Mihaylova
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Liotchkova
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged / Q000523:psychology*; D000375:Aging / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009735:Nursing Homes; D011788:Quality of Life