Stay Connected: People Involved in Friendships with the Elderly in Nursing Homes
Dwi Hardani Oktawirawan,
Jessica Dhoria Arywibowo,
Hasan Fahrur Rozi
Abstract:Background: Relationships with friends have an impact on the physical and psychological health of elderly people. Older people living in nursing homes can have a great opportunity to make broader social networks. Study aims: This study aims to identify people who are involved and the barriers regarding friendships of the resident of nursing homes. Method: The method used in this study is a literature review of existing research on friendship in nursing homes in three scientific article databases including Scop… Show more
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