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[Psychohygienic programmes designed to help people prepare for old age (author's transl)]
Zeitschrift Fur Alternsforschung
|January 1, 1976
Summary
Promoting psychic health in old age requires geropsychohygienic measures. Early intervention programs, especially for those nearing retirement, are crucial for maintaining an active and integrated later life.
Area of Science:
- Geropsychohygienic research provides the scientific foundation for maintaining and promoting psychic health in advanced age.
Context:
- Preparation for an active old age necessitates geropsychohygienic measures.
- Psychohygienic programs should initially target the working population approaching pensionable age, particularly those with lower qualifications, and gradually expand to all age groups.
- Understanding the interplay between aging, environment, and psychic health is essential, with life planning being a key consideration.
Purpose:
- To establish and utilize methods for psychic training through creative human-environment interaction.
- To refute the misconception that old age hinders such training.
- To integrate senior citizens fully into society, fostering awareness of their societal value and position.
Summary:
- Geropsychohygienic research underpins strategies for lifelong psychic health.
- Psychohygienic programs, adaptable across age groups, focus on life planning and environmental interaction.
- Socialist educational systems and interdisciplinary cooperation are vital for implementing these preparation programs.
Impact:
- Ensures the preservation and promotion of psychic health throughout the aging process.
- Facilitates a proactive approach to aging, emphasizing continued societal engagement and well-being.
- Highlights the importance of societal structures and collaborative efforts in supporting active aging.