Promoting Healthy Human Relationships for Older Persons: A Social Development Perspective

Sobantu, Mziwandile

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-50139-6_7

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“…The idea of both generations developing together has been shown to be significant in making interactions meaningful in their impact on the well-being of older persons [ 35 ]. In the South African context, this is part of the ubuntu philosophy, which has been explicitly linked to intergenerational relationships [ 23 ]. Bohman et al [ 6 pp450] posit that “reciprocal care” is significant to the support of older persons and intergenerational relationships.…”

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“…There are direct links between ubuntu and intergenerational actions. Sobantu [ 23 pp99] asserts that all stakeholders need “to address the challenges of older persons such as boredom, loneliness, and illnesses that are common in old age, through … the African spirit of ubuntu and social development approaches [which] inspire intergenerational human relationships”. This suggests that intergenerational programmes, as a non-pharmacological intervention with protective mental health effects, may be well-received within communities.…”

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The experience of intergenerational interactions and their influence on the mental health of older people living in residential care

Earl,

Marais

2023

PLoS ONE

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The mental health of an increasing ageing population is an important part of healthcare. Research has explored means to enrich the lives of older adults living in residential settings, including approaches like the Eden Alternative. This is a cross-sectional, qualitative study with a quantitative component. It looks at common mental health conditions (CMHCs) in residential-living older adults in South Africa and describes their experiences of intergenerational interactions with playschool children. Participants completed a questionnaire which included the Geriatric Depression Scale and Geriatric Anxiety Scale and a semi-structured interview. Anxiety and depression were common in the sample with limited awareness of non-pharmacological therapy available at the facility. The intergenerational interactions were experienced positively with emerging themes of belonging, sense of purpose, reminiscence and positive affective experiences, but influenced by participants’ preconceptions of children. The study concludes that intergenerational interactions may serve as adjunctive therapy in managing CMHCs in residential-living older adults. Recommendations are made for successful implementation of such programs.

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confidence: 99%