The correlation of depression with neglect and abuse in individuals over 65 years of age

Abstract

Purpose: This study was conducted to evaluate the correlation of neglect and abuse with depression in individuals over 65 years of age.Design and Methods: This descriptive study included 290 elderly people who were registered at 10 family health centers in Turkey.Findings: It was determined that mental health problems were present in the sample, and elderly individuals were exposed to abuse and neglect. The levels of depression were found to be high in elderly individuals with no spouses, low level of education, low income, living with their children and unable to access personalized care. The depression levels were also found to be high in the elderly individuals who were subjected to abuse and neglect.Practical Implications: Awareness of healthcare professionals is of great importance in preventing abuse and neglect experienced by elderly individuals. K E Y W O R D S abuse and neglect, elderly people, geriatric depression

Mental health symptoms, spiritual well‐being and meaning in life among older adults living in nursing homes and community dwellings

“…In this process, individuals constantly question the meaning of life, their expectations from life, their capacity to cope with life's challenges and their ability to connect with those who are close to them. Given that old age affects an individual's life purpose and plans, rearranging the individual's life goals and expectations is thus necessary 12 . Needless to say, this situation affects the morale as well as the physical and psychological well‐being of the elderly.…”

“…Given that old age affects an individual's life purpose and plans, rearranging the individual's life goals and expectations is thus necessary. 12 Needless to say, this situation affects the morale as well as the physical and psychological well-being of the elderly.…”

An Evidence Review of Ageing, Long-Term Care Provision and Funding Mechanisms in Turkey: Using Existing Evidence to Estimate Long-Term Care Cost

“…However, Çakmur (2015), while confirming a higher prevalence of frailty in rural areas, found no significant gender effects [31]. On the other hand, the gender differences in health status at old age, with women reporting worse health indicators, were reported in several studies specific to Turkey's different regions [32,33]. Several studies showed poverty and low educational attainment to have significant adverse effects on older people's health status and quality of life [30,31,[33][34][35].…”

“…On the other hand, the gender differences in health status at old age, with women reporting worse health indicators, were reported in several studies specific to Turkey's different regions [32,33]. Several studies showed poverty and low educational attainment to have significant adverse effects on older people's health status and quality of life [30,31,[33][34][35]. These differentials appear more pronounced among highly disadvantaged groups of older people, such as in-prison populations [36].…”

“…For example, the percentage of older men who live without spouses, being widowed or divorced, was reported to be only 13% compared to 51% among women aged 60 years or older [4]. Aylaz et al (2020), based on a sample of 290 older people in Turkey, found the prevalence of depression to be significantly higher among older individuals with no spouses, those living with their children and who are unable to access care [33]. Depression and daily activities have also been significantly correlated among older Turkish people [41].…”