Psychological resilience in elderly individuals is critical at individual and social levels. The increase in the worldwide ageing population predicts that one out of every six people will be 60 or older in 2030. This change is rapid in low- and middle-income countries, and genetic and epigenetic factors impact longevity. However, these factors and environmental influences need to be analysed comprehensively. Approximately 14% of elderly individuals experience mental health problems, with depression and anxiety being the most common problems. In addition, suicide-related mortality rates are pretty high in this age group. Challenges specific to ageing, such as social isolation, loss of income and mobility, make psychological resilience difficult. In addition, stigmatisation of mental health problems may prevent individuals from getting help. Psychological resilience can be explained by coping with stress and emotion regulation approaches. Coping strategies of individuals in the face of stress are categorised as problem- and emotion-focused. Emotion regulation, on the other hand, includes the skills of individuals to identify and manage their emotions. These processes can increase resilience by affecting individuals' assessment and emotional expression. Resilience in elderly individuals is associated with factors such as social support, income level, optimism and self-esteem. Studies on this subject are limited in Turkey. Policy recommendations include home health services, digital access, social centres and economic support. Psychological counselling, combating loneliness and elderly-friendly urban planning are other measures to increase resilience. These approaches can improve the quality of life of older individuals and strengthen social solidarity.