Reminiscence in the Face of Death of a Filipino Elderly With Substance Use Disorder

Death is an important reality that the elderly face. In preparation for death, old people engage in reminiscence. However, the presence of addiction in the elderly may influence this process. The current study examined the life of Burt, a sixty-five year old man with substance use disorder, his reflections on death, and the different types of reminiscence he uses. Using a case study, six themes were uncovered. Burt's reflections on death revealed his awareness of his death, how he plans to spend his dying days, and his idea of a symbolic death by losing his loved ones. Burt engages in reminiscence patterns that are composed of identity recollections, life milestones, and painful experiences. These themes were examined in order to understand how an elderly person with addiction prepares for his own death. Research limitations, recommendations, and implications in clinical practice and human development research are also discussed

Cognitive psychology · Face (sociological concept · Psychiatry · Psychoanalysis · Psychotherapist · Reminiscence · Social science · Sociology · Substance use · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Identity, Memory, and Therapy · Migration, Health and Trauma · Psychology

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