Dynamics of Chinese Shidu Parents’ Vulnerability in Old Age –A Qualitative Study

Abstract Objectives: The growing number of older people due to demographic transition is paving the way for non-governmental organizations and the private sector for mushrooming of old age homes (OAHs). These homes function either free or fee for services, and the services provided at these OAHs determines the quality of life of older people. The aim of the study was to explore the stakeholders’ perception on the quality of services offered to people living in OAHs. Methods: A descriptive qualitative study design was used to explore stakeholders’ perception of elderly living experiences in old age homes. Three OAH were selected through purposive sampling for the study. Data collected from February –March 2015 through the structured interview guide. Participants’ for FGDs were recruited through universal sampling, while purposive sampling was used for KIIs selection. Researcher ensured all ethical considerations for entire study period. Results: Two major themes were drawn including the reasons and experiences of older people living in OAH, secondly the need for caregivers’ academic competencies. Majority of KIIs and FGDs reported common responses under the two themes. Also the elderly experiences varied from living comfortable to being depressed. KIIs and caregivers’ FGD participants’ strongly urged the need for caregivers’ training and institutional accreditation. Conclusion: In conclusion, the older people experiences challenges of living in OAHs, therefore the study findings strongly proposes community support system and credentialing of the caregivers for age appropriate care. Continuous...

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Factors influencing the prescribing of medications by old age psychiatrists for behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia: a qualitative study

Age and Ageing ◽

10.1093/ageing/afn135 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 37 (5) ◽

pp. 547-552 ◽

Cited By ~ 51

Author(s):

A. Wood-Mitchell ◽

I. A. James ◽

A. Waterworth ◽

A. Swann ◽

C. Ballard

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Study ◽

Old Age ◽

Psychological Symptoms ◽

Factors Influencing ◽

Behavioural And Psychological Symptoms

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Life beyond the planned script: Accounts and secrecy of older persons living in second couplehood in old age in a society in transition

Journal of Social and Personal Relationships ◽

10.1177/0265407510385430 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 28 (1) ◽

pp. 44-63 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

Chaya Koren ◽

Zvi Eisikovits

Keyword(s):

Social Context ◽

Qualitative Study ◽

Old Age ◽

Older Persons ◽

Israeli Society ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Social Phenomena ◽

Transitional Society ◽

Space Data ◽

Actual Life

Israel is a transitional society with a range of fluctuating social phenomena. Second couplehood in old age, as a case in point, can be located in the ambiguous space between non-normative and normative. The aim of this article is to describe and discuss how couples navigate that space. Data were collected within the framework of a larger qualitative study on second couplehood in old age among 20 couples in Israel. Forty individual semi-structured interviews were conducted, tape recorded and transcribed verbatim. Strategies of bridging between the normative script and the ambiguities surrounding actual life were identified. Bridging was achieved by accounts and secrecy. The discussion focuses on the transitional social context of second couplehood in old age in the Israeli society.

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Factors affecting primary care practitioners’ alcohol-related discussions with older adults: Qualitative study

British Journal of General Practice ◽

10.3399/bjgp.2020.1118 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. BJGP.2020.1118

Author(s):

Bethany Kate Bareham ◽

Jemma Stewart ◽

Eileen Kaner ◽

Barbara Hanratty

Keyword(s):

Primary Care ◽

Qualitative Study ◽

Older People ◽

Focus Groups ◽

Old Age ◽

Later Life ◽

Long Term Conditions ◽

Age Related ◽

Comparison Results ◽

Primary Care Practitioners

Background: Risk of harm from drinking is heightened in later life, due to age-related sensitivities to alcohol. Primary care services have a key role in supporting older people to make healthier decisions about alcohol. Aim: To examine primary care practitioners’ perceptions of factors that promote and challenge their work to support older people in alcohol risk-reduction. Design and Setting: Qualitative study consisting of semi-structured interviews and focus groups with primary care practitioners in Northern England. Method: Thirty-five practitioners (general practitioners, practice/district nurses, pharmacists, dentists, social care practitioners, domiciliary carers) participated in eight interviews and five focus groups. Data were analysed thematically, applying principles of constant comparison. Results: Practitioners highlighted particular sensitivities amongst older people to discussing alcohol, and reservations about older people’s resistance to making changes in old age; given drinking practices could be established, and promote socialisation and emotional wellbeing in later life. Age-related health issues increased older people’s contact with practitioners; but management of older people’s long-term conditions was prioritised over discussion of alcohol. Dedicated time to address alcohol in routine consultations with older people, and training in alcohol intervention facilitated practitioners; particularly pharmacists and practice nurses. Conclusion: There are clear opportunities to support older people in primary care to make healthier decisions about alcohol. Dedicated time to address alcohol, training in identification of alcohol-related risks, particularly those associated with old age; and tailored interventions for older people, feasible to implement in practice settings, would support primary care practitioners to address older people’s alcohol use.

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Qualitative Study of Relationship With God in Old Age

Salmand ◽

10.21859/sija-120166 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 66-75

Author(s):

Abdolah Motamedi

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Study ◽

Old Age ◽

Relationship With God

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FENOMENA LANSIA MENGHAFAL ALQURAN PADA MAJELIS ALQURAN DI KEC.SALIMPAUNG KAB. TANAH DATAR SUMATERA BARAT

FUADUNA : Jurnal Kajian Keagamaan dan Kemasyarakatan ◽

10.30983/fuaduna.v2i2.2067 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 61

Author(s):

Hayati Hayati ◽

Nurhasnah Nurhasnah ◽

Oktarina Yusra

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Study ◽

Old Age ◽

The Elderly ◽

External Factors ◽

Daily Activities ◽

Internal Factors ◽

Preparation Stage ◽

West Sumatra ◽

Descriptive Qualitative

<em>Recitation of the Al-Qur'an in Nagari Lawang Mandahiling, Kec. Salimpaung Kab. Tanah Datar West Sumatra is one of the branches of the Majelis Panjang Al-Qur'an Padang Panjang which is attended by the elderly who are usually known as the second group who are not much involved in intelligence activities such as memorizing the Qur'an. But in this study the researchers found that the elderly who participated in the study of the Al-Qur'an Council had been actively involved in the activities of studying the meaning of the verses of the Qur'an, memorizing and understanding it since 2014. This descriptive qualitative study aims to find out activities, secrets and factors underlying the ability of the elderly who are 60 years old and above in memorizing the Qur'an. Their activities are divided into six parts, namely the tahfidz preparation stage with motivation and tausiyah from the supervisor, then individual activities, daily activities, weekly activities, monthly activities and khataman activities for participants who have memorized one juz and are ready to perform the Qur’an memorization to the supervisor and pilgrims. The number of participants who have studied were six. Even though they have gone through the Khataman activities, this activity is not the end of the Tahfidz activity because they are still required to repeat their Qur’an memorization and increase their memory. The secret and the biggest factor that underlies the achievement of the Qur'anic verses in the elderly are internal factors in the form of the desire for old age to be filled with useful things and great rewards, love of the Qur'an, calm when interacting with the Qur'an and memorizing it, the desire to increase remembrance both in prayer or outside prayer, and faith and belief in the hereafter, in addition to other supporting external factors. </em>

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Delivering Public Services in the Mixed Economy of Welfare: Perspectives from the Voluntary and Community Sector in Rural England

Journal of Social Policy ◽

10.1017/s0047279410000292 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 40 (1) ◽

pp. 157-172 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

IRENE HARDILL ◽

PETER DWYER

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Rural Communities ◽

Qualitative Study ◽

Service Delivery ◽

Old Age ◽

Independent Living ◽

Public Services ◽

The Impact ◽

Rural England ◽

Community Sector

AbstractThe voluntary and community sector in England is playing an increasingly important role in the delivery of public services to older adults and in doing so they rely on unpaid volunteers. In this article, we draw on the findings of a recent qualitative study of the impact on the voluntary and community sector of delivering ‘low-level’ public services that promote independent living and wellbeing in old age. The fieldwork focused on services that help older adults aged 70+ living in remote rural communities across three English regions. Those charged with service delivery, which is increasingly the voluntary and community sector, face particular challenges, such as uncertain funding regimes and reliance on volunteer labour.

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