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Highlighting and Reducing the Impact of Negative Aging Stereotypes During Older Adults' Cognitive Testing
Published on: January 24, 2020
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[Preventing emotional disorders in the elderly with programs based on cognitive-behavioral therapies]
1Nice; Université internationale Senghor, Alexandrie, Égypte; Université Côte d'Azur, France.
Soins. Gerontologie
|April 27, 2024
Summary
Cognitive-behavioral therapy offers older adults a short-term solution for emotional issues, avoiding medication. This approach equips seniors with valuable coping skills for lasting benefits, though some adaptations may be needed.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychotherapy
Context:
- Older adults often seek non-pharmacological interventions for emotional difficulties.
- Short-term therapeutic solutions are desired by the geriatric population.
- Psychotropic medication is not always the preferred treatment for emotional problems in seniors.
Purpose:
- To highlight the suitability of cognitive-behavioral therapy for older adults.
- To emphasize the benefits of cognitive-behavioral therapy in developing coping skills for seniors.
- To acknowledge the need for potential adjustments in cognitive-behavioral therapy for the geriatric population.
Summary:
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effective short-term treatment for emotional problems in older adults.
- CBT empowers seniors with adaptive coping mechanisms, beneficial for both immediate and future challenges.
- Tailoring CBT interventions may be necessary to optimize outcomes for elderly individuals.
Impact:
- Provides a viable, drug-free therapeutic option for geriatric mental health.
- Enhances the long-term well-being of seniors by fostering resilience and self-management skills.
- Informs therapists on adapting evidence-based psychological treatments for the aging population.
Keywords:
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