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Sense of coherence in older adults: mini-review

Abstract Volume 3 Issue 3 - 2018

In old age there are losses and stressful situations, so tools are required to successfully
Ricardo Díaz-Castillo, Angélica María Razo-
González
Licenciatura en Gerontología, Universidad Estatal del Valle de
Ecatepec, Mexico

and general health. Mtro. Ricardo Díaz Castillo, Licenciatura en

Gerontología, Universidad Estatal del Valle de Ecatepec, México,
Keywords: sense of coherence, older adults, review Tel +52-5539060221, Email psi.diaz.castillo@gmail.com

May 29, 2018 | June 14, 2018

Introduction Also, older people who perform

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Old age is a stage of life in which people face changes in the

physical, psycho-emotional aspects and their social relationships.
Most of these changes refer to losses and stressful situations that arise
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from the social and family environment. Facing successfully these life
circumstances requires psychological resources that help resist and
adapt. et al.,6
and quality of life. When an intervention is needed, it is known that
In this sense, Antonovsky1
older adults.7

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demands are challenges, worthy of investment and commitment.

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decreases depression levels11, increases resilience10 and the general

health status of older adults

lasting changes in the situation of life. However, we still need to

situations and stay well.

Conclusion

Method

as depression, in this sense, favors resilience and general health, in

this way it concludes on its importance in the gerontological study.
older adults, old people, elderly. We considered 10 studies that were
Acknowledgement
and results. None.

Results

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Díaz-Castillo R, Razo-González AM. Sense of coherence in older adults: mini-review. MOJ Gerontol Ger. 2018;3(3):256
DOI: 10.15406/mojgg.2018.03.00127