Mental health in the elderly: A brief psychosocial analysis in a geriatric residential in the midwest of Santa Catarina

Abstract

With the aging process, there are several changes in quality of life and lifestyle that can lead to the development of psychiatric syndromes. Studies cited in this article show that prevention and health promotion interventions have been shown to be essential to avoid such syndromes. In view of this, a descriptive and exploratory study was elaborated in order to prove in practice the theory found of promotion actions, for this, a nursing home in the midwest of Santa Catarina was chosen as the target audience. From this, it was obtained the proof that approximately 70% of the elderly had difficulty in the proposed activities that assessed cognition and memory, thus exposing the importance of practicing activities that stimulate the cognitive areas. Finally, a booklet with tips was passed on and explained to the professionals of the place to work with the elderly, to prevent and promote their mental health.

DOI:https://doi.org//10.56238/sevened2024.013-009