Psychological intervention in elderhood: the importance of biopsychosocial model, cultural and systematic approach

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  • Arbjola Halimi

Abstract

The study relate to psychological intervention to be more effective in elderhood. A discussion is been made to implement a sucessful process of psychological treatment applying a biopsychosocial model which combines biological declaines or other biological concerns with older people together with socal and cultural factors to understand better psychoemotional or psychocognitive impairments with older people for a longlasting and effective intervention during their last years of life. Sometimes techniques integrated are not always possible to apply at this age. The purpose is to explore and identify some data that will help to understand those challenges. The importance of biopsychosocial model, systematic approach and cultural influence in understanding older people.

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Published

2025-12-01

How to Cite

Halimi, A. (2025). Psychological intervention in elderhood: the importance of biopsychosocial model, cultural and systematic approach. Optime, 17(2), 127–132. Retrieved from https://www.albanica.al/optime/article/view/9382

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Social Sciences