Potentials, Changes and Challenges of Aging: The Use of Psychological First Aid, Auditory Stimulation and Aromatherapy to Reduce Stress and Distress and to Enhance Emotional Well-Being Among Older Adults in the Sri Lankan Context

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Keyword: Aging

Abstract: Older adults undergo changes in physical, psychological, and social domains though they experience a sense of satisfaction. These changes influence their lifestyle physically, psychologically and socially. Introducing Psychological First Aid and other therapeutic interventions (e.g., auditory stimulation and aromatherapy) will help reduce stress and distress and improve their emotional well-being.

• Malathie Dissanayake (Presenting Author)
• Vishaka Samarasekara (Author)
• Madhushani Rathnayake (Author)