Forging Ahead: Linking Health and Behavior to Improve Quality of Life in Older People

As the world's population ages, efforts to improve quality of life (QOL) in old age are gaining public attention. In this study, a programme was conducted for older people with the aim of clarifying their life goals related to QOL and the meaning of their existence, and the effect of the programme in improving QOL was evaluated. Participants were randomly assigned to the intervention or control group after registration. The program consisted of four 90-minute classes. The primary outcome was the Philadelphia Geriatric Center Morale Scale score (PGC), and changes in outcomes were compared between groups. The intervention group had significantly improved PGC scores (P<0.003). Further, the scores of PGC subscales ‘Acceptance of one's own ageing’ and ‘Lonely dissatisfaction’ showed significant improvements after the intervention (P<0.001). The findings suggest the effectiveness of the developed program in improving QOL in people aged ≥65 years.

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Drama therapy with older people with dementia—Does it improve quality of life?

The Arts in Psychotherapy ◽

10.1016/j.aip.2014.12.010 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 43 ◽

pp. 40-48 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Joanna Jaaniste ◽

Sheridan Linnell ◽

Richard L. Ollerton ◽

Shameran Slewa-Younan

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Older People ◽

Drama Therapy ◽

Improve Quality ◽

People With Dementia

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Physical environmental designs in residential care to improve quality of life of older people

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews ◽

10.1002/14651858.cd012892 ◽

2017 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Stephanie L Harrison ◽

Suzanne M Dyer ◽

Kate E Laver ◽

Rachel K Milte ◽

Richard Fleming ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Older People ◽

Residential Care ◽

Improve Quality

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Pain profiling could improve quality of life for older people

Nursing Standard ◽

10.7748/ns.30.52.17.s20 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 30 (52) ◽

pp. 17-17

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Older People ◽

Improve Quality

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Improving outcomes for older people with diabetes

Practice Nursing ◽

10.12968/pnur.2021.32.7.270 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 32 (7) ◽

pp. 270-276

Author(s):

David Morris

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Cognitive Function ◽

Older People ◽

Treatment Goals ◽

Social Setting ◽

Improve Quality ◽

Older Person ◽

Health Concerns ◽

Practice Nurses

Older people with diabetes have unique challenges. David Morris discusses the importance of individualising care for this group of people An individualised approach aiming to maximise safety, preserve autonomy and improve quality of life is needed when helping an older person to manage their diabetes. It is important to interpret the older person's diabetes in the context of their overall health concerns, including reference to co-morbidities, cognitive function, lifestyle, social setting, and life expectancy, and practice nurses are well placed to work in partnership with people with diabetes to achieve this. Pharmacological treatment goals must be realistic, acknowledging the metabolic consequences of old age, the risks of hypoglycaemia and the dangers of polypharmacy.

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Addressing sexuality and intimacy in people living with Parkinson's during palliative care and at the end of life

British Journal of Nursing ◽

10.12968/bjon.2019.28.12.772 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 28 (12) ◽

pp. 772-779

Author(s):

Jenny Wright

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Palliative Care ◽

Sexual Dysfunction ◽

Older People ◽

End Of Life ◽

Health Professionals ◽

Unmet Need ◽

Improve Quality ◽

Emotional Connectedness

Sexuality and intimacy are poorly researched in both people living with Parkinson's and in older people. Triggers for discussion usually centre on sexual dysfunction and hypersexuality in relation to Parkinson's. However, there are many more factors that impact on physical and emotional connectedness. Despite highlighting this unmet need there are limited tools or comprehensive assessments available to help improve quality of life. Further research is required within this field, with emphasis on health professionals' education and on highlighting to patients that they have permission for this topic to be discussed and actioned.

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