As the elementary power of the mental development of the elder in rest home, needs affect their choices of action pattern, the social adaption and the heathy body and mind.

• 需要作为养老院老人精神发展的基本动力，影响着其行为模式的选择、社会适应及身心健康，只有总结分析研究对象需要的内容特点，才能对症下药，进行多方面社会调适。