| Theme | Reconsidering dialysis initiation for the elderly | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Study of psychosocial factors among elderly persons | |
| Publish Date | 2016/01 | |
| Author | Toshiyuki Watanabe | Division of Social Welfare, Department of Health and Welfare, Takasaki University of Health and Welfare |
| [ Summary ] | We describe the psychological characteristics of elderly persons from three points of view : (1) aging of mental function, (2) character change, and (3) sociality change. Feelings of anger and depression are common among elderly persons. We should conscious of "interest" and "encounter" as attitude when we concern with an elderly person. | |