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Alienation and reconciliation: caring for the elderly.

Hospital Progress

|February 10, 1984

Summary

Societal alienation of the elderly leads to missed contributions. Healthcare institutions must advocate for policies and attitude changes to foster reconciliation and integrate older adults into the community.

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Sociology of Aging
Healthcare Policy

Background:

Modern society often alienates the elderly, resulting in a loss of their valuable contributions.
This alienation negatively impacts both the elderly and society as a whole.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the concept of reconciliation as a form of care for the elderly.
To advocate for systemic changes within healthcare and public policy to combat ageism and promote the integration of older adults.

Main Methods:

Analysis of societal structures contributing to elderly alienation.
Examination of the role of healthcare institutions in advocating for policy change.
Emphasis on attitudinal shifts regarding the meaning and purpose of old age.

Main Results:

Reconciliation requires a multi-faceted approach involving policy, community integration, and attitudinal change.
Healthcare institutions have a crucial role in driving these changes.
Personal transformation among caregivers is essential for successful reconciliation.

Conclusions:

Addressing the alienation of the elderly through reconciliation is vital for societal well-being.
Policy changes, community integration, and shifts in perception are necessary to ensure the elderly remain integral members of society.
Caregivers must embrace personal change, relying on faith, to facilitate reconciliation.

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