Abstract
Residents and staff members at a senior care facility were questioned about their views on topics related to mental health. The two groups scored similarly on a happiness questionnaire. Differences as well as similarities between residents and staff were revealed through a questionnaire addressing views on mental health, counseling, and medications. The results are discussed in terms of the relationship that develops between older adults and their care givers. We argue that the health and well-being of the residents of a senior care facility may be linked to the health and well-being of the staff. The extent to which the two groups have similar views on issues of health and happiness is probably both a result of, and a basis for, strong relationships between the two.
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Recommended Citation
Schafer AC, DeVeau AK, Mason SE. Views on happiness and mental health: A comparison between residents and staff at a senior care facility. Patient Experience Journal. 2022; 9(2):11-16. doi: 10.35680/2372-0247.1583.
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