BOOSTING MENTAL IMMUNITY FOR THE LIVES OF THE ELDERLY IN THE POST COVID-19 SOCIETY
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This article on "Boosting mental immunity for the lives of the elderly in the post COVID-19 society" has the following objectives: 1) To study the concept of mental immunity enhancement of the elderly. 2) To study the approach to boosting mental immunity for the lives of elderly people in society after COVID-19. 3) To present guidelines for the enhancement of mental immunity for the survival of the elderly in society after COVID-19, through the study of documents, textbooks, research papers, including various technological media and specific in-depth interviews from experts in mental health Buddhist psychology and leaders of the elderly. The results of the study found that boosting the mental immunity of the elderly is related to various interacting factors that allow the elderly to be able to restore their emotional and mental states and return to live balanced lives. Mental immunity is the mediator between mental characteristics, (personal behavior) family factors, as well as social and economic environmental factors. The guidelines for enhancing mental immunity for the lives of the elderly in society after COVID-19 will create mental fortitude for the person to create an awareness of living and to accept their condition. In fact, there are reviews, improvements, and lifestyle changes needed in order to create happiness for the elderly in the post COVID-19 society. The primary aspects of enhancing mental immunity for the lives of the elderly in society post COVID-19 are represented by 4 adjustments, namely, adjusting mood, adjusting thoughts, adjusting behavior, adjusting goals, together with the principles of positive thinking, and recognizing, checking, and managing.
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