An investigation into the relationship between quality of life of the elderly in relation to physical spaces in order to select an ideal residence

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 465-488 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esmaeil Zarghami ◽  
Milad Olfat ◽  
Dorsa Fatourehchi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Physical Spaces ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals The Relationship between Anxiety and Depression with Quality of Life among the Elderly with Dementia Living: The Need of Reminiscene Group Therapy in Resident Institutions

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 95-104
Author(s):  
Khadijah Alavi ◽  
Noraini Che’ Sharif ◽  
Ponnusamy Subramaniam
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Group Therapy ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Clinical Psychologist ◽  
Screening Process ◽  
The Relationship

This study aims to identify the relationship between anxiety and depression with quality of life among the elderly with dementia living in institution. This study also propose reminscence group therapy in reducing depression and anxiety among residents in institutions. This cross sectional study was conducted at Rumah Seri Kenangan Cheras. A total of 58 elderly with mild to moderate demensia were selected through a series of screening process by a qualified clinical psychologist. Several instruments has been used including Quality of Life-AD (QoL-AD) Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) to investigate the relationship between anxiety and depression with quality of life among the elderly with dementia. This study shows that there is a negative relationship between the level of anxiety and quality of life among the elderly with dementia. Meanwhile, the relationship between depression and the quality of life of elderly with dementia in RSK Cheras shows that there is a significant relationship. The application of reminiscene group therapy as one of the effective intervention to improve quality of life and reduce anxiety and depression among the elderly with dementia in institution were discussed.

scholarly journals Evaluation of lifestyle and quality of life in the elderly: a literature review

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 616-627 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luana Karoline Ferreira ◽  
Juliana Fernandes Filgueiras Meireles ◽  
Maria Elisa Caputo Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Alcohol Intake ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Main Components ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Objective: to analyze Brazilian and non-Brazilian scientific production that considers the relationship between the lifestyle and quality of life of the elderly. Method: an integrative review of literature was performed in the Scopus, PubMed, Virtual Health Library and PsycINFO databases. Four cross-searches were adopted: the English synonyms of the word "elderly" ("Aged", "Aging", "Old age" and "Elderly") with the terms "Quality of life" and "Lifestyle". Results: after the adoption of the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 21 articles were analyzed. Physical activity, diet, body composition, alcohol intake, smoking and social relations were the main components of lifestyle investigated. The studies show that these factors influence the perception of the quality of life of the elderly. In addition to these factors, sociodemographic characteristics, functional capacity, sleep quality and comorbidities are also factors that influence the quality of life of the elderly. Conclusion: interest in the relationship between the lifestyle and quality of life of the elderly has increased in recent years. It was observed that the lifestyle of the elderly has been investigated in several ways, however no qualitative studies were found using the search criteria adopted in this review. As future perspectives, it is hoped that tools for evaluating the lifestyle of the elderly will be developed and qualitative investigations will be carried out in order to obtain a deeper understanding of the specificities that exist in the relationship between the lifestyle and levels of quality of life in old age.

scholarly journals The Relationship of Family Support and Stress with the Quality of Life of the Elderly Type II Diabetes Mellitus

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 1001-1010
Author(s):  
Roza Erda ◽  
Cindy Monica Harefa ◽  
Revi Yulia ◽  
Didi Yunaspi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Health Center ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Type Ii Diabetes ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Type Ii Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Type Ii ◽  
The Relationship

Diabetes is a serious chronic disease that occurs because the pancreas does not produce enough insulin. Quality of life is very important to get serious attention, because the quality of life is something that is closely related to a person's health condition, the severity of the disease, the duration of healing, and can even aggravate the condition of the disease to death if a person has a poor quality of life. This study aims to determine the relationship between family support and stress with the quality of life of the elderly with type II diabetes mellitus in the Sekupang Health Center, Batam City, 2020. Data collection usedthe questionnaire brought by the researcher to the population elderly people with Type II Diabetes Mellitusin Batam City in 2020. The inclusion criteria are elderly who are willing to be respondents, elderly who suffer from Diabetes Mellitus Type II, elderly who are ≥60 years old, elderly who can communicate well, and elderly who do not experience cognitive impairment. Research respondents involved in this study were 64 respondents. Chi-Square statistical test results obtained value (p value = 0.000 <0.05), indicating that H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. Conclusion: there is a significant relationship between family support and stress with the quality of life of the elderly with type II diabetes mellitus in the Sekupang Health Center, Batam City, 2020.

scholarly journals Hubungan Persepsi dengan Kualitas Hidup Pasien Hipertensi Lanjut Usia di RSUD Sultan Syarif Mohamad Alkadrie Pontianak

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 118
Author(s):  
Nabilla Putri Pratiwi ◽  
Eka Kartika Untari ◽  
Robiyanto Robiyanto
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Illness Perception ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Patient Perceptions ◽  
Five Dimensions ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Illness Perception Questionnaire ◽  
The Relationship

Hypertension is still a health problem for the elderly group. The misperception about hypertension still occurs to the elderly. They often ignore hypertension and it impact their quality of life. The aim of this study is to obtain patient perceptions and the elderly’s quality of life who are experiencing hypertension, also the relationship between patient perceptions and the elderly’s quality of life who are experiencing hypertension at Sultan Syarif Mohamad Alkadrie Hospital Pontianak. This study was observational with analytival survey design. EQ-5D-3L (EuroQol five dimensions and B-IPQ (Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire) Indonesian version are instruments used which were valid and reliable. The subjects were hypertensive outpatient attending Sultan Syarif Mohamad Alkadrie Hospital Pontianak at aged> 60 years. The sample size was 118 respondents which were obtained from purposive technique sampling. Data was collected through B-IPQ instruments to measure patient perceptions, and EQ-5D-3L to measure patients' quality of life. The relationship between perception and quality of life was analyzed using Fisher's Exact Test with a 95% confidence level (α = 0.05). The results showed the percentage of respondents who had a positive perception was 74.22%, and  good quality of life was 76.56%. The results of statistical analysis show there is a significant relationship between patient perceptions and the quality of life of elderly patients who experience hypertension at Sultan Syarif Mohamad Alkadrie Hospital Pontianak with value of p = 0,000.

scholarly journals Quality of life: relationship with sociodemographic and cognitive aspects in older people in community groups

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Ana Carolina Marian da Silva e Silva ◽  
Aline Arakawa-Belaunde
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Capital City ◽  
Subjective Memory ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Region Of Residence ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
The Relationship

Objective: To verify the relationship between the quality of life and the socio-demographic and cognitive aspects of the participating elderly people from social groups. Methods: Epidemiological, quantitative, cross-sectional design study, carried out in groups of elderly people living in a capital city in southern Brazil. Four questionnaires were used concerning sociodemographic characterization, quality of life, cognitive aspects and subjective memory complaints. Results: There were significant differences in the quality of life and its domains in terms of age, education, income and region of residence, and cognitive aspects. The answers obtained in the general questions of the instrument showed that the quality of life was considered good by 176 (54.83%) of the respondents and 151 (47.04%) were considered satisfied in terms of overall health. Conclusion: Socio-demographic aspects, as well as cognitive aspects, are associated with the quality of life of active elderly people in the municipality. The complaint of subjective memory is emphasized, which showed a relationship with all the analyzed aspects of the quality of life. The data obtained can serve as inputs to expand the possibilities of promoting the health and quality of life of the elderly population.

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