Review of Effects of “Attachment” of the Elderly on Physical and Mental Health of Old Chronic Patients

Abstract

Late in life, the resources available to the aged to cope with separation, loss, especially diseases sharply decrease. The “attachment” relationship plays a very important role again. The old chronic patients have a strong demand for close relationship. The “attachment” of the elderly has great effects on the mental health and the stability and even the recovery of illnesses of the old chronic patients.