Elderly people who are deprived of the warmth of human contact are at the risk of turning inward. For the very old, an atmosphere such as this can become psychologically catastrophic and lead to depressive syndromes such as extreme sadness, a desire to do nothing, sleep problems and even dementia. An in-depth analysis of the environment of the elderly inspires readers to address care objectives and interventions that will minimize and prevent these negative consequences.
被剥夺人际接触温暖的老年人有变得内向的风险。对于高龄老人来说，这样的氛围可能会造成心理灾难，并导致诸如极度悲伤、什么都不想做、睡眠问题甚至痴呆等抑郁综合征。对老年人所处环境的深入分析促使读者关注护理目标和干预措施，以尽量减少和预防这些负面后果。
