An insider perspective of daily stress and coping in elders with XXXX .

@entity1 @entity308 @entity625
BACKGROUND: Elders living with @entity625 perceive chronic daily stress associated with a loss of function. Daily stress has a significant effect on the prediction of @entity308 and decreased life satisfaction in older @entity1 . However, little is known about the nature of the daily stress and coping process from their personal viewpoint. PURPOSE: This study explores stressors in daily life, coping strategies, and social support resources from the perspective of older adults with @entity625 . METHODS: Thirteen older adults with @entity625 participated in semistructured, individual interviews. Content analysis of the interview transcriptions was used. FINDINGS: Results revealed six sources of stress in the daily life of the @entity1 : health, routine tasks, family issues, financial management, social relationships, and living conditions. Three major strategies of coping with daily stress emerged: cognitive efforts, diversional activities, and assertive actions. @entity1 reported a wide range of support resources to deal with daily stress. CONCLUSION: Recommendations for health professionals in assisting clients to minimize the impact of daily stress on mental health by assessing the sources of stress, improving cognitive-behavioral coping techniques, and locating resources are given.
