Old Age and Unfinished Business

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DOI: 10.23880/pprij-16000448

Volume 9, Issue 4

Abstract

Aging means going through a wide range of experiences and going through changes both mentally and physically. Throughout life, the body and mind try to adapt to external factors and events as they age. Uncompleted/unfinished tasks are more present in people's memories and recollections of the past, especially in old age. The concept of unfinished/unfinished business is defined as positive or negative emotions, unexpressed thoughts, unexpressed thoughts, unmet physical and psychological needs, unfulfilled physical and psychological needs, and behaviors that the person wants to perform but does not perform, which come from the past and make it difficult for the person to exist in the present. Unfinished tasks continue to exist within the person until they are completed and every person has countless unfinished tasks in their lives. By completing unfinished tasks, the elderly will be physically, psychologically and socially healthier. It is thought that the elderly will be able to reach the goal of healthy and active aging more easily. The aim of this study is to raise awareness about the concept of unfinished business, which is a reflection of individuals' relationships with the past and the emotional and psychological difficulties they face, in order to improve the quality of life of individuals in old age.

Keywords: Old Age; Unfinished Business; Mental Health

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