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Therapeutic group work with depressed elderly.
I L Abraham1, S A Niles, B P Thiel
1Center on Aging and Health, University of Virginia, Charlottesville.
The Nursing Clinics of North America
|September 1, 1991
Summary
Therapeutic group work is effective for elderly and frail nursing home residents. Overcoming the misconception that older adults cannot participate in therapy is crucial for improving their well-being.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Psychotherapy
- Social Work
Background:
- Preconceptions often limit therapeutic group work accessibility for elderly individuals.
- Frail nursing home residents are frequently excluded from group therapy due to misconceptions about their capabilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present effective approaches for therapeutic group work tailored to the elderly population.
- To challenge the prejudice that elderly and frail individuals cannot engage in therapeutic group settings.
Main Methods:
- Drawing from practical experience in designing and implementing group interventions.
- Focusing on interventions for frail nursing home residents.
Main Results:
- Demonstrated feasibility and benefits of group therapy for frail elderly individuals.
- Identified specific approaches for successful therapeutic group work in this demographic.
Conclusions:
- The belief that the elderly, especially the frail, cannot participate in therapy is a misconception.
- Therapeutic group work can be successfully implemented with frail nursing home residents, challenging existing prejudices.