[The psyche of the aging man].
The process of ageing is a very complex phenomenon which takes place on an individual basis. Therefore factors such as gender, personality, private and professional circumstances, state of health, level of activity, financial means, attitude towards and plans for the future play an important role. These factors determine--even to a larger extent than the biological process--whether ageing turns out to be a successful experience which enhances the feeling of being satisfied with one's life. All those, who professionally deal with men's health and the male process of ageing, should bear in mind that psychosocial aspects have to be an undisputable part of every conception of illness and therefore also of any treatment offered. Thus our medical attention is not only centred an adequate somatic therapy but leads to a global understanding of the concept of health for an advanced age.
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Landesklinik für Psychiatrie 1 der Christian-Doppler-Klinik-Landesnervenklinik Salzburg, Ignaz-Harrer-Strasse 79, A-5020 Salzburg. c.kartnig@lks.at
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging / Q000523:psychology*; D001317:Austria; D005783:Gender Identity; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012803:Sick Role