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[Life review: promoting the developmental potentials in aging].

In this paper the theoretical background and practical applications of the life review are discussed. Particular emphasis is placed on the relevance of the life review for the mastery of developmental transitions across the entire life span as well as for adaptation to the challenges commonly associated with aging. The terms guided autobiography, life review and reminiscence are explained as are techniques for guiding reminiscence and life review. The life review is presented as a method which can be effectively used in community or institutional settings.

Adaptation, Psychological↗

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[Psychosomatic aspects of pain perception by the elderly--results of the ELDERMEN Study].

115 geriatric in-patients are included in the current study examining relationships between regions of experienced pain, subjective pain intensity, and psychological variables. An investigation of the connection between psychosomatic limitations (BSS) and pain indicated, that pain patients do not necessarily require psychosomatic-psychotherapeutic treatment (in our study only 21.6%). 61.7% of the study sample reported intense pain at least one body region. These patients differed significantly from those with less pain in terms of their level of functional capacity and need for assistance in daily activities (ADL/IADL). They also displayed a significantly more negative attitude towards aging (PGC) than patients with minimal pain. Hierarchical cluster analyses for applied coping strategies produced five groups within the subgroup of patients suffering from extreme pain. Only within one group "depression" was a significant reaction to health-problems. These results make clear that most of the patients with extreme pain are able to cope effectively with pain.

Activities of Daily Living↗