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Older people--Counseling of; Aging--Psychological aspects; Aging--Religious aspects;
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Improving Psychological Well-Being And Adjustment To Enhance Positive Aging, Monica J. Padilla
Improving Psychological Well-Being And Adjustment To Enhance Positive Aging, Monica J. Padilla
Graduate Research Papers
The elderly are the fastest growing population in the United States. With this increase in population comes the need for help in improving psychological well-being and enhancine adjustment. This paper explores three factors that may benefit the adjustment process for the elderly population. These factors are religion, social support, and intergenerational programs. The need for mental health counselors in this field will continue to increase as the population continues to grow older. In combination with counseling and the three factors of religion, social support and intergenerational programs, adjustment for the elderly can be optimistic.