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[Growing old in exile: a double punishment or a double luck?]
Soins. Psychiatrie
|August 7, 2014
Summary
Exile and aging share similar clinical symptoms, particularly when individuals lose their familiar environment. This study explores the unique challenges faced by exiled elderly patients, considering nostalgia, belonging, and treatment approaches.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Psychiatry
- Sociology
Context:
- Exile represents a significant trauma with distinct clinical phases.
- Elderly patients often present with complex symptomatology.
- Similarities exist between the clinical presentation of exiled individuals and elderly patients.
Purpose:
- To investigate the clinical situation of exiled elderly patients.
- To analyze the impact of exile trauma on the aging process.
- To explore the interplay of nostalgia, aging, and belonging in exiled populations.
Summary:
- Exile is characterized by a loss of reference points, leading to clinical manifestations similar to those in elderly patients.
- The study examines the five typical clinical phases of exile trauma.
- A clinical approach is proposed, considering existing circumstances, epidemiology, and treatment for exiled patients.
Impact:
- Provides insights into the mental health needs of exiled elderly populations.
- Informs clinical approaches and treatment strategies for this vulnerable group.
- Contributes to understanding the long-term psychological effects of exile on aging individuals.
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