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Aging is defined as all of the irreversible structural and functional changes that result in a gradual decrease in physical and mental capacity, an increased risk of disease, and ultimately death, due to the effect of the accumulation of a wide variety of molecular and cellular damage over time. It is known that the world population is on an increase line. With the aging of the population, health protection policies come to the fore. Genetic and environmental factors are effective in maintaining health and preventing premature aging in the aging process. From a public health point of view, it is aimed to prevent diseases before they occur as a primary prevention method. It is known that with the aging process, adequate and balanced nutrition is important for reducing the negative effects of aging. Anti-aging compounds are also needed to reduce the negative effects of the aging process and to prolong the healthy life span. One of the most important of these compounds is resveratrol. Resveratrol (3,5,4 trihydroxystilbene) is a non-flavonoit polyphenolic compound found in many sources in the human diet, such as grapes (Vitis vinifera), mulberry (Morus rubra), peanuts (Arachis hypogaea), strawberries (Rosaceae fragaria). Resveratrol has been used for decades in European and Asian countries to reduce cardiological risks, as an anticarcinogenic compound, and in the treatment of allergies and skin diseases. Due to its antiinflammatory, antioxidant, antitumor, autophagy-enhancing properties, anti-proliferative, and cardioprotective effects, resveratrol is also widely used to reduce the negative changes in physical, biological and lifestyle that occur as a result of aging. In addition, with the aging of the world population, the effects of dietary intake of phytochemicals and their use as nutritional supplements in order to protect and improve the health of the elderly need to be investigated further clinically. With this study, it is aimed to examine the miracle of resveratrol in order to delay or prevent the negativities that will occur with the aging process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aging process involves physical, psychological, and social changes. The elderly, who have to adapt to psychosocial problems brought by the aging process, can get into difficult life with the addition of cancer to the process. The unique and complex needs of elderly cancer patients may arise in this process, which has turned into a difficult struggle for both the elderly cancer patient and their relatives. The concept of "supportive care", which takes a great place in patients' care, gains importance in meeting these needs. Supportive care aims to provide holistic care by centering the patient and the family. Thus, the physical comfort and functionality of cancer patients, as well as their social, cognitive, economic, psychological, and spiritual well-being are increased. Supportive care is in a tight relationship with the adaptation process, care satisfaction, and quality of life. Supportive care needs, including the dimensions of healthcare and communication, daily life activities, sexual and psychological, may vary with the medical service and individual and cultural features. This special group with multidimensional, unique, and complex needs will receive the care they need if the nurses who provide care adopt systematic and evidencebased approaches and approach the patient and his/her family with a collaborative attitude. This review aims to examine the supportive care needs of elderly cancer patients and bring a text to Turkish literature that healthcare providers can use to recognize and address the unmet care needs of elderly cancer patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]