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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
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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.

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  • 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.