Resiliência no envelhecimento: aspectos psicológicos em pessoas idosas institucionalizadas

Abstract

The elderly phase of life is a critical period in human development, marked by physical and mental adversities that lead to significant behavioral changes. This period is marked by social, physical and psychological changes, requiring strategies that prioritize care and support for the elderly. Long-stay institutions (ILP) provide support and basic hygiene care, while also offering medical and psychological support. However, this environment can generate loneliness, sadness and lack of support, resulting in a higher incidence of depression. Therefore, it is essential to remodel the aging process and the elderly and give new meaning to the life story of these people, highlighting the importance of resilience throughout the process.