The meaning of loss in the context of elderly homes

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (S1) ◽  
pp. S414-S415
Author(s):  
C. Laranjeira
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Loved One ◽  
Elderly Home ◽  
Loss And Grief ◽  
Competing Interest

IntroductionFamily plays a pivotal function in life of all human being and their significance even increases with the age. However, living in a elderly home may result in a multitude of losses which must be addressed by individual through the process of grief.AimThe purpose of this study was to explore situations of loss and grief among institutionalizes elders.MethodsIt is a qualitative, descriptive and exploratory research. Data was collected from two Portuguese elderly homes in the municipality of Viseu, Portugal. A purposeful sample of 7 elders was recruited, and audiotaped face-to-face semi-structured interviews were conducted.ResultsThree dimensions of emotional loss were created: loss by death, loss by separation and other losses. Loss by separation was further divided into three subcategories: marriage separation, family separation and separation of peers living in the elderly home. The death of a loved one reminds the elderly individual of his/her own mortality, complicating the process of mourning. Separation, however is much more difficult to overcome because there is a loss among the living, with the possibility to lose the meaning of life with the other one.ConclusionsUnderstanding loss and grief among elderly people is fundamental for nursing care, in order to help them with the process of coping and to prevent institutionalization to become an unpleasant experience. This will also offer health care facilities suggested ways to reduce or combat loneliness and depression among the elderly people.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

Psychological and Physical Problems in Elderly People with Problems of Falls

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S659-S660
Author(s):  
M. Mentis ◽  
M. Gouva ◽  
E. Antoniadou ◽  
K. Mpourdoulis ◽  
I. Kesoudidou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Psychological State ◽  
Physical Damage ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Competing Interest

IntroductionFalls of the elderly to a degree been associated with poor mental health, poor social support and poor physical health.ObjectivesTo investigate the falls of elderly people in relation to their mental and physical healthy.AimsTo compare the effects of falls in the elderly in the areas of mental and physical health.MethodsThe current study used purposive sampling compromised from 48 people that visited the emergency department at the Patras University Hospital in 2016. The inclusion criterion for participation was age (> 65 years). Data was collected using WHO's questionnaire, the WHOQUOL-BREF. Finally, data was analyzed using the test t test for independent samples.ResultsThe sample constituted by 39.6% of male and 61.4% of female. The average age of the sample was M = 75.89 years. In relation to mental health, the average of the elderly with a history of falls found M = 57.26 (SD = ± 22.87), while the other was found M = 74.45 (SD = ± 15.81). The difference between the two groups was statistically significant (P < 0.05), while physical health although again the first group found to have a smaller average (M = 56.65, SD = ± 22.13) relative to the second group (M = 63.78, SD = ± 12.59) no statistical difference was observed.DiscussionsThese results demonstrates that falls beyond the physical damage that are immediately visible can as well create significant issues in the psychological state of the elderly exacerbating anxiety, fear and social isolation, which has been associated with depression event.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals Late diagnosis and vulnerabilities of the elderly living with HIV/AIDS

2015 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 0229-0235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rúbia Aguiar Alencar ◽  
Suely Itsuko Ciosak
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Late Diagnosis ◽  
Sexual Life ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Elderly Living ◽  
Hiv Aids

OBJECTIVE To identify vulnerabilities of elderly people with HIV/AIDS and the trajectory that they follow until reaching the diagnosis of the disease. METHOD Qualitative research conducted in specialized clinics in the state of São Paulo, from January to June 2011. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 11 elderly people who were found to be infected with the virus at the age of 60 years or older. The interviews were analyzed using content analysis. RESULTS In this process four categories emerged, then analyzed with reference to the theoretical framework of vulnerability. CONCLUSION Late diagnosis of HIV infection or AIDS among the elderly happens in the secondary or tertiary service. Issues related to sexual life of the elderly are only questioned by health professionals after the diagnosis, also the time that condom use becomes absolute. It is believed that the investigation of the vulnerability of the elderly to HIV/AIDS allows for carrying out appropriate interventions for this population.

Examination of Practicability of Communication Robot-Assisted Activity Program for Elderly People

2011 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masayoshi Kanoh ◽  
◽  
Yukio Oida ◽  
Yu Nomura ◽  
Atsushi Araki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Care Facility ◽  
Health Care Facility ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Robot Assisted ◽  
Care Facilities

We have developed a Robot Assisted Activity (RAA) program for recreational use in health care facilities for elderly people. The RAA program has been evaluated in such a facility to assess its usefulness. The program applies a standard classroom model, starting with homeroom and including lessons in the Japanese language, music, gymnastics, arithmetic, and other subjects. At the end of the program, there is a graduation ceremony. We use a video camera to record each scene. Each behavior and utterance of the participants is then analyzed. In addition, immediately upon completion of the RAA program, specialists conduct a Focus Group Interview (FGI) in which they collect comments, opinions, and requests from the participants. Ten elderly people participate in the program, two men and eight women (81.0±3.7 years old). All are residents at a health care facility in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. TheMMSE (MiniMental State Examination) score indicating the level of dementia is 24.1±3.0 points. Two participants are judged to be in a moderate stage of cognitive decline (21 points or less), six are in a mild stage (22-26 points), and the remaining two are normal. On the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), in which a score of 13.3±4.2 points indicates a state of depression, seven participants are judged to be depressive (11 points or more). The results of our study show that all participants have a favorable impression of the robot and nearly all have a positive opinion of the RAA program. This suggests that the program can be used for emotional and recreational therapy at health care facilities for the elderly. However, in spite of the overall success of the RAA program, we seldom observe interaction between participants and the robot.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing Quality of Life and Longevity in Elderly People, Phrae City, Thailand

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 48-54
Author(s):  
Laddawan Daengthern ◽  
Somsak Thojampa ◽  
Kittisak Kumpeera ◽  
Chommanard Wannapornsiri ◽  
Roongtiva Boonpracom
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Stress Reduction ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Exercise Stress ◽  
P Value ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Thai People

The purpose of this descriptive research was to study the factors that influence the quality of life (QOL) and longevity of the elderly in Thailand. The sample was made up of 280 elderly people in Phrae province, Thailand. The research found that (1) the QOL of the elderly in Phrae province was overall at a good level of 66.30%, (2) the factors that have significant influence on the QOL of the elderly at the p value = .01 are healing and exercise factors which are able to jointly predict the QOL of the elderly in Phrae Province by 12.2% (R2 = .122), and (3) from the structured interviews of 10 elderly people aged 80 years and older, it was found that diet, exercise, stress reduction, and healing are factors that allow the elderly to live for an average of 80 years which is above the average age of Thai people (the average age for men is 71.8 years old and for women is 78.6 years old).

scholarly journals Metode Dakwah Pada Kalangan Lanjut Usia Di Masjid Al-Furqon Haurgeulis

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
Moh Khofifi ◽  
Sobirin Sobirin
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Field Research ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Loved One ◽  
Hearing Ability ◽  
Time Table ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Right

Elderly people are every Indonesian citizen, male and female, who have reached the age of 60 years and over, whether they have the potentially or not (The decree of the Minister of Social affair of RI No.15/HUK/2007). The objectives of this study are to determine the use of da’wah method for elderly and find out the supporting and inhibiting factors in conducting da’wah to the elderly people at Al-Furqon Mosque. This study applies a qualitative method (field research) for data collection, this study employs structured interview, observation and documentation techniques. The findings of the study show that there is no specific recitation for elderly people at Al-Furqon Mosque almost middle age. Routine recitation is held once a week on Sunday night and Wednesday night. It implements lecturing, holding question and answer and applicative methods. And the second finding, supporting factors of conducting da’wah to elderly people it shows adequate facilities and infrastructure, the right time table this activity, is after Maghrib mass prayer, the use of local languages as means of communication to the send the da’wah message from the preacher, The tolerance of other groups or organizations that are contrary to the culture of the Al-Furqon Mosque, lastly the family support of the elderly people who always motivaty them to be “Istiqomah” in joining the recitation at family and the inhibiting factor in delivering the message of da’wah to elderly worshipers in terms of psychological and physical perspectives. Are from the psychological lonely, mourning the loss of a loved one and feel depression due to pressure from family. Are from a physical perspective, they experience decreased hearing ability, decreased vision, and immune system that is getting weaker so they are susceptible to disease. So rarely can take part in recitation.

scholarly journals Exploring the Experience and Determinants of the Food Choices and Eating Practices of Elderly Thai People: A Qualitative Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chalobol Chalermsri ◽  
Sibylle Herzig van Wees ◽  
Shirin Ziaei ◽  
Eva-Charlotte Ekström ◽  
Weerasak Muangpaisan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Food Choices ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Food Markets ◽  
Dietary Practices ◽  
Societal Factors ◽  
Eating Practices

Over the past decade, Thailand has experienced a rapid increase in its elderly population. Many unfavorable health outcomes among elderly people are associated with nutrition. Nutrition in elderly people is affected by physical, mental, and social factors. This study explored the food choices and dietary practices among community-dwelling elderly people in Thailand from the perspective of both caregivers and the elderly people themselves. Six focus group discussions and six semi-structured interviews were conducted in the Samut Sakhon Province of Thailand. A combination of deductive and inductive thematic analyses was adopted, and the results show that physical and mental factors and societal factors are important determinants of food choices. Moreover, a changing food environment and economic factors were found to affect food choices. Issues of trust in food safety and food markets were highlighted as growing issues. Therefore, fostering healthy food choice interventions that consider both environmental and societal aspects is necessary.

Social Representations of Nurses on Medical Safety Culture in Clinical Care for Elderly People

2021 ◽  
pp. 319-328
Author(s):  
Maria do Céu Mendes Pinto Marques ◽  
Francisca Tereza Galiza ◽  
Maria Célia Freitas ◽  
Maria Vilani Cavalcante Guedes
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Nursing Care ◽  
Drug Safety ◽  
Social Representations ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Care For The Elderly ◽  
Clinical Nursing

Evaluating the culture of drug safety, of certain services, and specific subjects, especially for the elderly population, makes it possible to identify gaps in clinical nursing care. The study aimed to analyze the social representations of nurses regarding the culture of drug safety in clinical care for the elderly people. This is a descriptive and exploratory research of qualitative nature, having the theoretical support of social representations. The chapter samples 38 nurses via interview and a non-participant observation. Analysis is done using Alceste software. This resulted in seven stable classes, and Class 3 had the largest representation, 23% of the corpus. Class 3 maintained hierarchical and semantic proximity to Class 2, which deals with technologies to ensure the safety of elderly patients in the use of medicines. For nurses, technologies help in the safety of elderly patients, but do not guarantee the extinction of adverse events. The chapter considered the need for patient safety to become an organizational culture favoring the quality of clinical nursing care in the handling of medicines.

scholarly journals Psychological Loneliness And Its Relationship To Death Anxiety In The Elderly

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 1218-1228
Author(s):  
Dr. Abdulkarim Obaid Jumaa
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Death Anxiety ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Current Paper ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Positive Significant Correlation

The current paper aims to identify the level of psychological unit among the elderly, to identify the level of psychological anxiety in the elderly, to identify the nature of the correlation between psychological loneliness and death anxiety, and to identify the extent of the psychological unit's contribution to death anxiety. There are (180) elderly people. In order to achieve the objectives of the study, the researcher constructed, designed, and then applied the measures of psychological unit and death anxiety, and the results showed the following: 1- The level of psychological loneliness and death anxiety of the research sample is high in all dimensions. 2 - There is a positive significant correlation between psychological loneliness and death anxiety. 3 - The psychological unit, with its three dimensions, shares the ability to predict the anxiety of death.

scholarly journals Transitional Care Management from Emergency Services to Communities: An Action Research Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (22) ◽  
pp. 12052
Author(s):  
José Batista ◽  
Carla Munhoz Pinheiro ◽  
Carla Madeira ◽  
Pedro Gomes ◽  
Óscar Ramos Ferreira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Emergency Services ◽  
Transitional Care ◽  
Statistical Treatment ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Team Meetings ◽  
Phone Calls

In recent years, nurses have developed projects in the area of hospital to community transition. The objective of the present study was to analyze the transitional care offered to elderly people after they used emergency services and were discharged to return to the community. The action research method was chosen. The participants were nurses, elderly people 70 years old or older, and their caregivers. The study was carried out from October 2018 to August 2019. The data were collected by means of semi-structured interviews with the nurses, analysis of medical records, participatory observation, phone calls to the elderly people and caregivers, and team meetings. The qualitative data were submitted to Bardin’s content analysis. Statistical treatment was carried out by applying SPSS version 23.0. The institution’s research ethics committee approved the research. Only 31.4% of the sample experienced care continuity after discharge, and the rate of readmission to emergency services during the first 30 days after discharge was 33.4%. The referral letters lacked data on information provided to patients or caregivers, and nurses mentioned difficulties in communication between care levels, as well as obstacles to teamwork; they also mentioned that the lack of health policies and clinical rules to formalize transitional care between the hospital and the community perpetuated non-coordination of care between the two contexts. The low level of literacy of patients and their relatives are mentioned as a cause for not understanding the information regarding seeking primary health care services and handing the discharge letter. It was concluded that there is an urgent need to mobilize health teams toward action in the patients’ process of returning home, and this factor must be taken into account in care planning.

scholarly journals Self-care of elderly people after the diagnosis of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

2018 ◽  
Vol 71 (suppl 2) ◽  
pp. 793-800
Author(s):  
Graciela Machado de Araujo ◽  
Marinês Tambara Leite ◽  
Leila Mariza Hildebrandt ◽  
Cinthia Cristina Oliveski ◽  
Margrid Beuter
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome ◽  
Self Care ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Voluntary Counseling And Testing ◽  
Acquired Immunodeficiency ◽  
Care Of Elderly ◽  
Immunodeficiency Syndrome ◽  
Hiv Aids

ABSTRACT Objective: to characterize the seropositive elderly for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) in their socio-demographic aspects; to understand how the elderly take care of themselves from the diagnosis of HIV/AIDS. Method: Qualitative, descriptive, exploratory research conducted at a Voluntary Counseling and Testing Center with 10 elderly people receiving treatment for HIV/AIDS. The data were analyzed according to the content analysis. Results: Data show the elderly people’s lack of knowledge about HIV/AIDS transmission, the experience of being elderly and having HIV/AIDS, caring for oneself and life after diagnosis of HIV/AIDS in their daily lives. Final considerations: The diagnosis of HIV/AIDS seropositivity in the elderly generates a blend of feelings and fears that lead to food changes, adherence to treatment and the renunciation of daily and social habits, manifested as ways of self-care.

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