Tag: geriatric psychology

December 5, 2025 / Mohammed looti

SENILE PSYCHOSIS (SIMPLE DETERIORATION TYPE)

Introduction and Definition of Simple Deterioration Type The concept of Senile Psychosis (Simple Deterioration Type) refers to a highly specific, yet often subtle, form of mental disorder primarily observed in the geriatric population. This diagnosis characterizes a significant and progressive decline in overall mental functioning that is directly attributable to the physiological processes associated with […]

November 12, 2025 / Mohammed looti

SECOND CHILDHOOD 1

Definition and Etymology of the Layman’s Term The phrase “Second Childhood” is a widely recognized, non-clinical piece of layman’s terminology employed to describe a psychological and behavioral inclination toward regression observed in certain elderly individuals. This inclination manifests as a return to or exhibition of a mindset, demeanor, or level of playfulness typically associated with […]