Assessing elderly needs in Indang, Cavite: Recommendations for a community-based mental health program

Authors

Gian Derick J. Sevilla, De La Salle University, Dasmarinas
Nikko J. Malazarte, De La Salle University, Dasmarinas
Ronel Rio Aligam, National University, Dasmariñas
Cecilia B. Banaag, De La Salle University, Dasmarinas
Jemarie L. Bebangco, Local Government of Malangas, Zamboanga Sibugay
Cheryl D. Cañezal, De La Salle University, Dasmarinas
Ernesita P. Corpuz, De La Salle University, Dasmarinas
Roberto L. Cruz III, De La Salle University, Health Sciences Campus
Agnes B. Gibas, De La Salle University, Dasmarinas
Anna Joanna S. Marquez, De La Salle University, Dasmarinas
Ma. Jazmine A. Ontang, De La Salle University, Dasmarinas
Jhan Arno S. Sodayi, De La Salle University, Dasmarinas
Mark P. Solo III, De La Salle University, Dasmarinas

Department/Unit

Office of the Counselling and Career Services

Document Type

Article

Source Title

Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal

Volume

34

Issue

2

First Page

280

Last Page

285

Publication Date

2025

Abstract

The elderly population faces a unique set of challenges that impact their overall well-being. As such, a needs analysis was conducted on an elderly community in Indang, Cavite using a focus group discussion to gather the data. The analysis revealed three primary themes: (1) social challenges, (2) psychological challenges, and (3) somatic challenges. Social challenges centered on transgenerational parenting, whereas participants experienced multiple roles such as caregiving for their grandchildren and performing household chores for the family. Psychological challenges on the other hand included persistent worry about familial problems with participants expressing concerns about their health and the support their families need as well as unexplored mental health concerns. Lastly, somatic challenges were also evident in which physical health issues and sleep disturbances further complicate their ability to manage their daily responsibilities. The findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to address these multifaceted challenges in rural communities.

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Recommended Citation

Sevilla, G. J., Malazarte, N. J., Aligam, R., Banaag, C. B., Bebangco, J. L., Cañezal, C. D., Corpuz, E. P., Cruz, R. L., Gibas, A. B., Marquez, A. S., Ontang, M. A., Sodayi, J. S., & Solo, M. P. (2025). Assessing elderly needs in Indang, Cavite: Recommendations for a community-based mental health program. Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 34 (2), 280-285. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/faculty_research/14608

Disciplines

Gerontology | Geropsychology

Keywords

Older people—Mental health—Philippines—Cavite; Older people—Mental health services—Philippines—Cavite

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