Social Support To Successful Aging
Social support for the elderly often plays an integral part to the successful aging experience. Siegal and Kuykendall (1990) found that men as a result of loosing as loved one are more likely to become isolated and suffer mental trauma from being alone. Men often times tend to burry their feelings, removing themselves from situations that are seen as times of weakness. By overcoming this tendency, the mental health of an individual is improved. This can result in people staying engaged in daily community life.
As the elderly population increases in longevity, the number of woman who will out live a spouse continues to increase. Noriss and Murrell (1990) found that those who had lost a spouse were more likely to have higher levels of stress.
As the elderly population increases in longevity, the number of woman who will out live a spouse continues to increase. Noriss and Murrell (1990) found that those who had lost a spouse were more likely to have higher levels of stress.