GASPRO International Journal of Eminent Scholars

The study aimed at analyzing the assessment of family therapy intervention and health of the elderly: the implications, campaign and initiatives. Family therapy is a form of treatment that is designed to address specific issues affecting the health and functioning of a family. It can be used to help a family through a difficult period, a major transition, or mental or behavioral health problems in family members. Systemic and family therapy, like other therapies, has changed and developed to acknowledge that a consideration of people’s understandings and how these are related to the culture in which they live is vital. There is a growing overlap between the various models developed since the 1950s, the psychological frameworks that professionals employ, and ‘ordinary’ people’s knowledge. The paper reviewed the concept of family therapy, The concept of health, The implication of family therapy on the health of the elderly, The need for family therapy intervention in our society, The initiatives of family therapy intervention And The extent of campaign for family therapy. The study concluded that family therapy has always had enormous attraction for social workers who want to help and support individuals and families in thoughtful and effective ways. Working with families-whatever the focus of social work assessment or intervention- probably forms the bedrock of modern practice whether in elderly care, community care, child care or mental health care. Family therapy assists family members in learning about changes that come with aging, so they are more aware of how to support and assist their aging relatives. One of the recommendations made was that family therapy should be introduced in every family to help with issues that specifically affect family’s mental health and functioning. It can help individual family members build stronger relationships, improve communication, and manage conflicts within the family system.

KEYWORDS: Family Therapy Intervention, Health and Elderly