Pivovarova Natalya Aleksandrovna
Psychologist, member of the Russian Art Therapeutic Association, member of the Society of Orthodox Psychologists of St. Petersburg
The psychological portrait of older people changes due to the loss of daily independence, emergence suffering, inevitable losses, and awareness of their physical weakness. It is noticed that people who survived the war and the Siege of Leningrad are more preserved. In older people, the understanding of old age is unclear and depends on health and sense of self. They should be taught to regain sense of purpose, to cope with personal losses, to learn to accept their weakness and infirmity, as it will have a positive impact on the length and quality of their lives. In psychological practice, there are a number of different methods and techniques aimed at solving problems of old age.