Try: Denial is an unconscious process in which the individual "denies" or refuses to acknowledge that a situation exists denial can be used to cope with many things but among the elderly denial is often used defense used to cope with growing older denial is all right in moderation because it allows Care recipient (cr) to continue to function and feel useful although usually not a problem with minor issues denial becomes harmful when it affects the cr’s health or well-being denial can often keep the cr from accepting reality if the cr refuses to accept reality he can make poor decisions for example the cr may not acknowledge a deteriorating condition and refuse treatment if denial becomes a serious issue with the cr consult the cr’s physician or therapist information references

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Categories: Cognitive Intellectual, Communication, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical

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Keywords: Mental communication communication

*This information is listed as a Fact Sheet and is not explicitly medically licensed