The myth of aging is that the elderly, and especially the institutionalized elderly, cannot change and that psychotherapy and other forms of interpersonal intervention are of little effect. This is an erroneous concept which has been disproved over and over again.
Psychotherapy with the elderly can be a fruitful and rewarding experience for both patient and therapist. It is to be encouraged regardless of the setting because of its role in humanizing and individualizing the lives of residents in long-term care settings.
There are many types of groups in nursing homes that provide social, recreational, and cognitive stimulation.
Psychotherapy groups that address the unique feelings and concerns of the cognitively intact residents greatly improve the morale and quality of life of these residents.
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