The fabric of resilience among the elderly and the reinvention of the self despite the difficulties faced

Abstract

Objective :To seek an understanding of how frail elderly persons construct resilience. Method: The “signs, meanings and actions” model was used. The population was randomly selected among elderly persons classified as robust or pre-frail in the FIBRA-study, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Thirteen elderly persons (aged 69 to 86) were interviewed. Results: a) the construction of bonds - a healthy relationship with spouses, sons, daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren brings meaning to and sustains life and contributes to its organization; b) the reinvention of oneself - when suffering trauma, elderly people seek paths that can give sense to life, even if difficult memories persist; c) religiosity: catholic, evangelical or spiritualist experiences strengthen; cures, protections and so-called miracles are valued, and the religious community represents a space for belonging. Conclusion: Resilience is constructed through the bonds between the elderly person and those close to them, and in the search for solutions, including through the religious experience.

Association between structural social support and quality of life among urban older Malaysians

“…It can positively influence problem-and emotion-centred coping and resilience mechanisms. 23 In Malaysian culture, being married is considered a marker for successful ageing. 24 As demonstrated by the previous mentioned studies, the position of a spouse is an example of a role highly valued across cultures, despite the variation of familial and societal roles from one culture to another.…”

Hipnosis Lima Jari dengan Pendekatan Spiritual Menurunkan Insomnia pada Lansia

“…Artinya lansia menjadi jarang mengalami gangguan kesehatan secara fisik seperti insomnia (Sharifi, Moeini, Bromand, & Binayi, 2019). Hal ini sejalan dengan hasil penelitian Silveira, Giacomin, Dias, & Firmo (2018) bahwa pengalaman religius memberikan manfaat bagi lansia untuk penyembuhan terhadap keluhan yang dialami lansia. Beberapa hasil penelitian dengan pendekatan spiritual pada lansia yang mengalami insomnia, maka didapatkan hasil bahwa adanya peningkatan kualitas tidur pada lansia (Arnata, Rosalina, & Lestari, 2018).…”