Bienestar psicológico en los adultos mayores de la vereda Las Nubes en la ciudad de Barranquilla 2023-1

Abstract

Aging is a phenomenon present throughout the life cycle from the very process of conception until death. However, despite being a natural phenomenon known to all human beings, it is difficult to accept as an innate reality of the human being; Said aging is accompanied by a whole series of changes, which are: the capacity for action, sensory acuity, intelligence, problem solving, memory, motivation. According to the WHO, older adults are vulnerable to abuse, be it physical, sexual, psychological, emotional, economic or material; to abandonment; to lack of care and serious losses of dignity and respect. Current data indicates that one in 10 older people is abused. The mistreatment of the elderly is not limited to causing physical injuries but also serious chronic mental problems, such as depression and anxiety. In addition, among the elderly, experiences such as grief due to the death of a loved one, a drop in socioeconomic level as a result of retirement, or disability are more frequent. All of these factors can lead to isolation, loss of independence, loneliness, and distress. According to the WHO, older adults are vulnerable to abuse, be it physical, sexual, psychological, emotional, economic or material; to abandonment; to lack of care and serious losses of dignity and respect. Current data indicates that one in 10 older people is abused. The mistreatment of the elderly is not limited to causing physical injuries but also serious chronic mental problems, such as depression and anxiety. In addition, among the elderly, experiences such as grief due to the death of a loved one, a drop in socioeconomic level as a result of retirement, or disability are more frequent. All of these factors can lead to isolation, loss of independence, loneliness, and distress. Psychological well-being is related to general health that allows people to function in a positive way, and is affected on different occasions in older adults, both institutionalized and non-institutionalized. Having more in-depth knowledge on the subject helps to understand how an older adult develops within the social context, what their living conditions are like, their thoughts in relation to their stage of life and what are the difficulties they face. daily