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The importance of family support in old age
The importance of family support in old age

Author(s): Mariola Świderska
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Family and social welfare
Published by: Społeczna Akademia Nauk
Keywords: old age; family; support

Summary/Abstract: The image of the modern older man is often far from the old man withdrawing from life. Participation of seniors in the lectures of Universities of the Third Age or cross-country skiing became obvious and not unusual. However, older people often feel psychological and social loneliness, as well as a high need for security and belonging. All of this needs is able to meet properly functioning family.

  • Issue Year: 4/2014
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 15-22
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: English