Development of intervention models on mental health among community-dwelling elderly by using stress-related substance in saliva.

本研究旨在探讨唾液中压力相关物质对社区老年人心理健康的干预模式。从心理-神经-内分泌-免疫学的角度客观评价老年人的心理健康与身体、心理和社会方面的关系。这些结果表明，对于社区居住的老年人来说，身体健康、参加传统活动和精神活动（如接受死亡）对于保持和改善他们的心理健康非常重要。

The purpose of this study was to develop of intervention models on mental health among community-dwelling elderly by using stress-related substance in saliva. We examined the relationships between mental health evaluated objectively from psycho-neuron-endocrine-immunological point of view, and physical, psychological and social aspects among elderly. These results indicate the importance for community-dwelling elderly of physical health, participating in traditional events and spirituality such as acceptance of their death in order to maintain and improve their mental health.