Requirements for Gesture-Controlled Remote Operation to Facilitate Human-Technology Interaction in the Living Environment of Elderly People

2019 ◽  
pp. 551-569 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Vorwerg ◽  
Cornelia Eicher ◽  
Heinrich Ruser ◽  
Felix Piela ◽  
Felix Obée ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Remote Operation

CONSIDERATIONS ON HOUSES AND LIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE IN LAN TIAN PREFECTURE OF XI'AN・CHINA

2020 ◽  
Vol 85 (776) ◽  
pp. 2075-2083
Author(s):  
Huijuan LI ◽  
Teruki YAMAGISHI ◽  
Naoyuki HIROTA ◽  
Lianru DUAN ◽  
Shuji FUNO
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Living Environment

scholarly journals CONSIDERATIONS ON DWELLING AND LIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE IN BEILIN DISTRICT OF XI'AN・CHINA

2020 ◽  
Vol 85 (767) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Huijuan LI ◽  
Teruki YAMAGISHI ◽  
Naoyuki HIROTA ◽  
Lianru DUAN ◽  
Shuji FUNO
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Living Environment

scholarly journals Mediating the Brief: Reconceptualising Typology for New Zealand's Ageing Population

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Andrew Sawers
Keyword(s):  
Social Interaction ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Active Role ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Ageing Population ◽  
Future Design ◽  
Elderly Housing ◽  
Housing Facilities

<p>New Zealand, like much of the developed world, has an ageing population. This fact is accompanied by evidence which shows that people’s life spans are also increasing (WHO 6). As the population continues to age, housing facilities for older New Zealanders are going to become more visible and more important. With huge growth looming for this housing sector questions are surfacing over the capacity for existing elderly housing typologies to allow residents to age positively. Positive ageing is judged by the state of someone’s physical, social and mental well-being (WHO 12). The field of architecture has an opportunity to play an active role in transforming the typology of elderly housing facilities, to make a new living environment that feels like an enjoyable place to be housed during a person’s later years.  This thesis develops a position on the current state of living options for the elderly and the effect they have on the well-being of residents. The findings and insights drawn from literature and case study analysis help to determine a suitable direction for the future design of elderly housing typologies. This is tested through a design-based project. The outcome of this research finds that elderly housing typologies require a change in theme from segregation to integration. In response, the design project proposes a multigenerational housing environment in close proximity to a high number of leisure, health, educational, cultural and voluntary amenities to ensure elderly people can remain independent longer and continue to be active citizens within the community. The project supports strong links with the community through the use of a semi-public external courtyard space which provides significant interface between the elderly and members of the wider community, making it an effective mechanism for integration. The design of interior living environments aims to provide more flexibility to the living unit over time and enhance opportunities for casual social interaction to take place. Overall the research suggests that a living environment for elderly people which is well integrated into the community and provides opportunities for casual social interaction will help reduce problems associated with ageing and ultimately contribute to the elderly living a better quality of life.</p>

scholarly journals Relocation experiences of the elderly to a long-term care facility in Taiwan: a qualitative study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chia-Shan Wu ◽  
Jiin-Ru Rong
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Care Facility ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Major Life ◽  
Term Care

Abstract Background Relocation to a long-term care (LTC) facility is a major life change for most elderly people. Following relocation, many elderly experience difficulties in adapting to changes in the living environment. Taiwan is increasingly becoming an "aging society” and the numbers of those who relocate from family residences to long-term residential care facilities have increased over years. However, in-depth evidence on the experiences of the elderly of their stay in LTC facilities in Taiwan is relatively sparse. This study aimed to explore the relocation experiences of the elderly to a LTC facility to inform policy and practice to address their needs effectively. Methods A qualitative study, using semi-structured in-depth interviews, was conducted to explore the experiences of 16 elderly people who have relocated to and lived in a LTC facility in Taiwan for up to a period of 12 months. All interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using grounded theory approach. Results Participants’ accounts reflected four interrelated key themes: wish to minimize the burden, but stay connected with the family; perceived barriers to adaptation; valuing tailored care; and acceptance and engagement. Each theme included interrelated subthemes that influenced one another and represented the different stages in the relocation journey. Most participants viewed relocation as a way of minimizing the burden of their care from family members, but desired to keep a close connection with family and friends. Participants recounted experiences of psychological resistance while making the decision to relocate. Fear of losing autonomy and the ability to perform self-care was a major reason for resistance to adapt. Provision of tailored care was accorded much value by the participants. The decision to accept the relocation and to adapt themselves to the new environment due to their needs for constant care was explicit in some accounts. Conclusions Relocation to LTC facility is a dynamic process in the first year of moving into the facility, and involves a range of emotions, feelings and experiences. Adaptation of the elderly into the LTC facility can be maximized if the relocation is well planned with provisions for individually tailored care and family involvement.

scholarly journals Relocation experiences of the elderly to a long-term care facility in Taiwan: a qualitative study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chia-Shan Wu ◽  
Jiin-Ru Rong
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Care Facility ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Major Life ◽  
Term Care

Abstract Background Relocation to a long-term care (LTC) facility is a major life change for most elderly people. Following relocation, many elderly experience difficulties in adapting to changes in the living environment. Taiwan is increasingly becoming an "aging society” and the numbers of those who relocate from family residences to long-term residential care facilities have increased over years. However, in-depth evidence on the experiences of the elderly of their stay in LTC facilities in Taiwan is relatively sparse. This study aimed to explore the relocation experiences of the elderly to a LTC facility to inform policy and practice to address their needs effectively. Methods A qualitative study, using semi-structured in-depth interviews, was conducted to explore the experiences of 16 elderly people who have relocated to and lived in a LTC facility in Taiwan for up to a period of 12 months. All interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using grounded theory approach.Results Participants’ accounts reflected four interrelated key themes: wish to minimize the burden, but stay connected with the family; perceived barriers to adaptation; valuing tailored care; and acceptance and engagement. Each theme included interrelated subthemes that influenced one another and represented the different stages in the relocation journey. Most participants viewed relocation as a way of minimizing the burden of their care from family members, but desired to keep a close connection with family and friends. Participants recounted experiences of psychological resistance while making the decision to relocate. Fear of losing autonomy and the ability to perform self-care was a major reason for resistance to adapt. Provision of tailored care was accorded much value by the participants. The decision to accept the relocation and to adapt themselves to the new environment due to their needs for constant care was explicit in some accounts. Conclusions Relocation to LTC facility is a dynamic process in the first year of moving into the facility, and involves a range of emotions, feelings and experiences. Adaptation of the elderly into the LTC facility can be maximized if the relocation is well planned with provisions for individually tailored care and family involvement.

Elderly people: state of health and living environment. The case of Budrio (northern Italy)

1996 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 115-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.L. Gazerro ◽  
E.M. Inelmen ◽  
G. Secco ◽  
M.R.A. Gatto
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Northern Italy ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
State Of Health

scholarly journals Effect of the Living Environment on falls among the Elderly in Urmia

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (11) ◽  
pp. 2233-2238 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyed Saeed Mazloomy Mahmoodabad ◽  
Moradali Zareipour ◽  
Mohsen Askarishahi ◽  
Alireza Beigomi
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Physical Space ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Living Room ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional

BACKGROUND: The living environment has an impact on the health of the elderly, and the safety of the house is one of the concerns of the elderly. Disregarding the safety concerns increases the falling. AIM: This research was conducted with the aim of influencing the living environment on falls among elderly people in Urmia city. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional (descriptive-analytic) study which 200 elderly people were selected by random cluster sampling. Data were collected by using a two-part questionnaire including demographic information, and home safety assessment checklist. Data were analysed by using chi-square test and logistic regression in SPSS v. 21 software. RESULTS: The incidence of falling in the elderly was 30%. There was a significant statistical association with age, sex, marital status and history of chronic disease. Results of logistic regression showed non-safe stairs (OR = 1.1, p = 0.002), unsafe toilet/bath (OR = 1.3, p = 0.001), unsafe bedrooms (OR = 1.7, p = 0.05) unsafe living room (OR = 1.4, p = 0.02) increase the falls in the elderly, as well as male gender (OR = 1.14, p < 0.001) and living with other people (OR = 0.19, p = 0.002) reduce the falls in the elderly. CONCLUSION: By identifying the risk factors of the physical space of the home, we can plan for implementing necessary interventions according to the risk factor or risk factors to prevent and reduce the falls in the elderly community.

scholarly journals 老齡化背景下長期照護的現實選擇: 基於儒家倫理觀的思考

2010 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 47-56
Author(s):  
Lanshu JIANG ◽  
Ling ZHOU ◽  
Ran REN
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Filial Piety ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Elderly Parents ◽  
Aging Society ◽  
Confucian Virtue ◽  
The Government

LANGUAGE NOTE | Document text in Chinese; abstract also in English.中國邁入老齡化國家之後，失能老人的長期照護將會成為未來養老問題中的難點。失能老人作為病患的權利需要靠社會的福利制度來得以維繫，這在目前中國福利制度仍未十分健全的情況下是很難實現的。本文將通過對中國儒家倫理觀的思考，吸取其精華，探索老齡化背景下符合中國國情的長期照護發展之路。According to the standard set by the United Nations, if more than 10% of the population of a society is over 60 years old, then that society qualifies as an aging society. This means that China has been an aging society since 2000. Currently, China has one hundred and forty-nine million people over 60 years old, of which more than thirty million require long-term care to various degrees. 8% of elderly rural Chinese are unable to afford institutional long-term care, even if such institutional care is available. Obviously, China faces grave challenges in providing long-term care for its ever-increasing elderly population.Unfortunately, Chinese bioethics has failed to conduct careful research on these challenges to develop appropriate Chinese public policy on long-term care. This essay offers a Confucian ethical approach to the issue and proposes a series of policy recommendations framed in terms of Confucian ethical concerns. As is well known, Confucian ethics places great emphasis on the virtue of filial piety (xiao) on the part of children, who are expected to respect and take care of their elderly parents. It is the Confucian view that elderly people should, insofar as is possible, live at home, with the assistance of their children, and lead their elderly lives among their children and grandchildren. Living in an institution with other elderly people is not considered a normal, much less ideal, human living environment. This essay argues that this Confucian value should be preserved in contemporary Chinese society. This requires proper policy formulation and governmental contributions. First, in moral education, the Confucian virtue of filial piety and familial interdependence, rather than individual independence, should be promoted. Second, the government should provide financial incentives and awards to children who choose to stay home to take care of their elderly parents or grandparents. Finally, based on the Confucian virtue of beneficence (ren), the government should offer special assistance to families with seriously disabled elderly members. People should also be encouraged to organize volunteer groups to offer help to needy families. In short, the Confucian moral principle of reciprocity (“do not impose on others what you would not want others to do to you”) suggests that if we do not want to be abandoned by our children and by society when we become old, it is high time for us to act and set appropriate long-term policies.DOWNLOAD HISTORY | This article has been downloaded 935 times in Digital Commons before migrating into this platform.

Sensors for Smart Homes

2013 ◽  
pp. 130-156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anuroop Gaddam ◽  
G. Sen Gupta ◽  
S. C. Mukhopadhyay
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Monitoring System ◽  
Smart Home ◽  
Home Monitoring ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Optimum Number ◽  
System A ◽  
Warning Message ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Near Future

Sensors are increasingly being employed to determine different activities of a person living at home. Numerous sensors can be used to obtain a variety of information. While many sensors may be used to make a system, it is important to look into the availability, cost, installation, mechanism, and performance of sensors. This chapter investigates different sensors and their usefulness in a smart home monitoring system. A smart home monitoring system provides a safe, sound, and secure living environment for elderly people. Statistics show that the population of elderly people is increasing around the world and this trend is not going to change in the near future. The authors have developed a smart home that consists of an optimum number of wireless sensors that includes current flow, water flow, and bed usage sensors. The sensors provide information that can be used for monitoring elderly people by detecting abnormal patterns in their daily activities. The system generates and sends an early warning message to the caregiver when an unforeseen abnormal condition occurs.

scholarly journals The Influence of Social and Living Environment on Development of Oral Hygiene Habits in People Over The Age of 65

2014 ◽  
Vol 124 (2) ◽  
pp. 66-69
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Kamińska-Pikiewicz ◽  
Teresa Bachanek ◽  
Marlena Madejczyk ◽  
Dariusz Samborski ◽  
Agnieszka Sochaczewska-Dolecka
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Once Daily ◽  
The People ◽  
Group I ◽  
Oral Hygiene Habits

Abstract Introduction. Oral health largely depends on proper hygiene, which in elderly people is not different from generally accepted standards, however, must be adjusted to specific conditions in oral cavities of the elderly. Aim. The aim of the study was the assessment of oral hygiene habits in people over the age of 65 residing in Lublin Nursing Homes and in family homes basing on questionnaire survey. Material and methods. The study was conducted among 240 people over the age of 65: 117 residents of the four Lublin Nursing Homes (group I) and 123 seniors living in their own homes in Lublin (group II). Assessment of the oral hygiene habits was conducted basing on the questionnaire survey concerning the frequency of tooth brushing, type of toothpaste, the use of additional oral aids as well as the frequency of toothbrush replacement. Results. Questionnaire survey revealed that seniors residing in Nursing Homes who had their own teeth most frequently brushed them once daily e.g. 37.25%, whereas the surveyed who lived in their family homes twice daily – 47.67%. In both groups the people who brushed their teeth used fluoride toothpastes. Additional oral hygiene aids were used by 31.71% of the surveyed living with their families. Both, the residents of Nursing Homes and those who lived with their families most frequently reported replacing their toothbrushes at least every 3 months. Conclusions. Nursing Homes residents essentially more frequently revealed considerable neglect and irregularities in oral hygiene in comparison to seniors living with their families. Population of elderly people, especially residents of nursing homes, should be provided with complex dental care.

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