Why Is Social and Psychological Support Necessary in Old Age?

Social and psychological support in old age is necessary for individuals who need adjustment support during a new move-in process, those experiencing feelings of loneliness or emotional difficulty, and families who want information about the process. As much as physical care, an elderly individual not becoming disconnected from social life and being psychologically supported is also critically important for quality of life. At GAYA Huzurevi, this support is offered holistically through individual sessions, group activities and family counseling.

Why Can the Post-Move-In Adjustment Process Be Challenging?

Adjusting to a new environment can take time; our residents may generally experience some feeling of loneliness or longing in the first period. During this process, we place special importance on reducing our residents’ feelings of loneliness and helping them build a social circle. Our expert team holds regular individual sessions with our residents to closely monitor their emotional needs and adjustment process.

Group Activities and Social Events

Through music, handicrafts, conversation hours and various social events, we support our residents in bonding with each other and enjoying daily life. Through hobby and socializing events organized in our shared living spaces, we help our residents spend their daily life in a meaningful and fulfilling way.

This Support Isn’t Just for Our Residents

The need for social and psychological support can apply not only to our residents, but also to families trying to cope with the process. We offer families both emotional support and practical information throughout the process. We are by families’ side during the decision-making stage or any difficulties experienced along the way; we also covered the emotional burden on this topic in detail in our article The Decision to Place an Elderly Family Elder in a Nursing Home

Support in Coordination with Family Visits

Our social-psychological support team also works in coordination with families’ visits; we manage the emotional difficulties that can arise during visits together with the approach we covered in our article What to Keep in Mind When Visiting a Family Elder

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the post-move-in adjustment process take?

This varies from individual to individual; our expert team closely monitors this process through regular individual sessions and provides additional support when needed.

How can families benefit from this support?

Throughout the process, we offer families both emotional support and practical information; our team can be reached directly for anything you’re curious about.

Which of your branches offer this service?

Social and psychological support is offered at all our branches in Istanbul, Ankara, Bursa, Izmit and Germany.

How often are social activities organized?

Activities such as music, handicrafts and conversation hours are regularly planned according to our residents’ interests.