Monitoring and Promoting Old Age Health Stabilization in Real Life

Abstract. Research on aging in different domains largely focuses on age-related decrements or intervention-related improvements, often in controlled laboratory conditions or with psychometric tests of maximum ability or traits. This special issue on monitoring and promoting old-age health stabilization in real life focuses on the short-term and long-term age-related stabilization and maintenance in diverse psychological areas, including well-being, self-esteem, subjective health, and social interactions. One central focus in all studies is the clear focus on behaviors in real-life contexts. The papers both review and present ways in which new technologies and research approaches can provide novel opportunities for monitoring and promoting the stabilization of various aspects of health and quality of life in the daily lives of healthy older adults.

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A Web-Based Programme for Person-Centred Learning and Support Designed for Preschool Children with Long-Term Illness: A Pilot Study of a New Intervention

Nursing Research and Practice ◽

10.1155/2012/326506 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 2012 ◽

pp. 1-8 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Anna-Lena Hellström ◽

Agneta Simeonsdotter Svensson ◽

Ingrid Pramling Samuelsson ◽

Margaretha Jenholt Nolbris

Keyword(s):

Preschool Children ◽

Well Being ◽

Daily Lives ◽

Web Based ◽

Learning Content ◽

Intervention Process ◽

Risk Period ◽

The Right

For children living with long-term illness, school age is a risk period with regard to psychosocial ill health and poor compliance with treatment. There is a need for methods to promote health, well-being, and self-esteem. This study describes a new concept for supporting children, person-centred web-based learning and support, which has been tested in 12 preschool children and incorporates learning about feelings, relationships, and the right to integrity. SKYPE was used for conversations between the child and the web teacher.Methods. The programme was developed and tested in two steps. The conversations were tape-recorded and analysed using phenomenography. The questions addressed concerned the quality of the intervention process: accessibility of intervention, learning content and support, and identification of measurable items and patterns.Findings. The children found it interesting to communicate with their web teacher using SKYPE. The story about Max and Sara served as a good basis for discussion, and development was found in the learning process. The children were able to talk about relations and feelings and developed an understanding for use in new situations in their daily lives. Items and patterns that are useful for research and documentation were identified, for example, well-being, resources, needs, and wishes.

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Fatores que influenciam a prática de exercícios resistidos em idosos no município de Patos-PB

Revista Brasileira de Educação e Saúde ◽

10.18378/rebes.v6i2.4339 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 21

Author(s):

Kaaio Rodrigo Santos Bezerra ◽

José Maurício de Figueiredo Júnior ◽

Juliana Almeida Leandro ◽

Anne Milane Formiga Bezerra ◽

Kévia Katiúcia Santo Bezerra

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

New Technologies ◽

Social Factor ◽

Modern Society ◽

Well Being ◽

The Elderly ◽

Structured Interview ◽

Demographic Questionnaire

O processo de transição demográfica e de transição epidemiológica, ocorridos no Brasil e no mundo, fez com que aumentasse significativamente o número de idosos na sociedade, sendo o estilo de vida um fator importante na manutenção da saúde desses indivíduos. Assim, o surgimento de novas tecnologias na sociedade moderna, tornaram as pessoas cada dia mais sedentárias. As principais alterações fisiológicas ocorridas no envelhecimento geralmente estão intimamente ligadas e associadas a abusos de longo prazo na nutrição, fumo, atividades físicas inadequados e a exposição a agentes nocivos. Assim, objetivou-se analisar os fatores motivacionais para a prática de exercícios físicos resistidos em indivíduos idosos, identificando as principais dificuldades para adesão à prática de exercícios físicos e os possíveis benefícios ocasionados a partir dessa adesão. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, quantitativo, que teve como amostra 22 idosos de ambos os gêneros na faixa etária entre 60 e 81 anos, matriculados na Academia Escola Fip-Fitness. O instrumento utilizado para a coleta de dados foi um questionário sócio-demográfico e uma entrevista semi estruturada. Os resultados mostram que os fatores que mais influenciam os idosos a buscar a prática de atividades físicas são, a melhora na qualidade de vida, a companhia dos amigos, ou seja, fator social e interferência familiar; o que resulta em uma manutenção destas atividades ao passo em que os mesmo percebem uma melhora em seu bem estar físico e psicológico. Factors that influence the exercise practice in the elderly in weathered county of Patos-PBAbstract: The process of demographic transition and epidemiological transition that occurred in Brazil and in the world, caused significantly increase the number of older people in society, and the lifestyle an important factor in maintaining the health of these individuals. Thus, the emergence of new technologies in modern society, have made people increasingly sedentary day. The main physiological changes in the aging are often closely linked and associated with long-term abuse in nutrition, smoking, inadequate physical activity and exposure to harmful agents. The objective was to analyze the motivational factors for the practice of resistance exercise in elderly individuals, identifying the main difficulties for adherence to physical exercise and the possible benefits incurred from that membership. This is a descriptive, quantitative study, which was to sample 22 elderly of both genders aged between 60 and 81 years, enrolled in the Academy School Fip-Fitness. The instrument used for data collection was a socio-demographic questionnaire and a semi-structured interview. The results show that the factors that most influence the elderly to seek physical activity are the improvement in quality of life, the company of friends, or social factor and family interference; which results in a continuation of these activities while at the same notice an improvement in your physical well being and psychological.

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Moving repeatedly in childhood associated with poorer quality of life years later: Lack of quality long-term relationships related to poorer well-being

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e553792010-001 ◽

2010 ◽

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Well Being ◽

Life Years

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ECOCAPTURE@HOME: Protocol for the Remote Assessment of Apathy and Its Everyday-Life Consequences

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18157824 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (15) ◽

pp. 7824

Author(s):

Valérie Godefroy ◽

Richard Levy ◽

Arabella Bouzigues ◽

Armelle Rametti-Lacroux ◽

Raffaella Migliaccio ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Everyday Life ◽

New Technologies ◽

Electrodermal Activity ◽

Real Life ◽

Smartphone Application ◽

Measurement Model ◽

Strong Impact ◽

Active Data ◽

Personalised Treatment

Apathy, a common neuropsychiatric symptom associated with dementia, has a strong impact on patients’ and caregivers’ quality of life. However, it is still poorly understood and hard to define. The main objective of the ECOCAPTURE programme is to define a behavioural signature of apathy using an ecological approach. Within this program, ECOCAPTURE@HOME is an observational study which aims to validate a method based on new technologies for the remote monitoring of apathy in real life. For this study, we plan to recruit 60 couples: 20 patient-caregiver dyads in which patients suffer from behavioral variant Fronto-Temporal Dementia, 20 patient-caregiver dyads in which patients suffer from Alzheimer Disease and 20 healthy control couples. These dyads will be followed for 28 consecutive days via multi-sensor bracelets collecting passive data (acceleration, electrodermal activity, blood volume pulse). Active data will also be collected by questionnaires on a smartphone application. Using a pool of metrics extracted from these passive and active data, we will validate a measurement model for three behavioural markers of apathy (i.e., daytime activity, quality of sleep, and emotional arousal). The final purpose is to facilitate the follow-up and precise diagnosis of apathy, towards a personalised treatment of this condition within everyday life.

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Long-Term Effectiveness of Fingolimod for Multiple Sclerosis in a Real-World Clinical Setting

European Neurology ◽

10.1159/000514828 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-6

Author(s):

Cihat Uzunköprü ◽

Yesim Beckmann ◽

Sabiha Türe

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Multiple Sclerosis ◽

Real Life ◽

Life Assessment ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Serious Adverse Events ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related

Introduction: The primary aim of the present study was to evaluate the long-term efficacy of fingolimod in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS); secondary aims were to describe the safety of fingolimod with the evaluation of treatment satisfaction and impact on the quality of life in real life. Methods: We collected clinical, demographical, neuroradiological, and treatment data, including pre- and posttreatment status health-related quality of life from 286 MS patients consecutively treated with fingolimod. Clinical assessment was based on the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS), and quality of life assessment was performed with MS-related quality of life inventory (MSQOLI). The data were recorded at baseline and every 6 months for 2 years. Results: One hundred and fourteen males and 172 females were enrolled. The annualized relapse rate and EDSS showed a statistically significant reduction during the observation period (p < 0.001). The patients also demonstrated substantial improvements in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) outcomes (p < 0.001). Health-related quality of life scores improved significantly between baseline and 24-month visit (p < 0.001). No serious adverse events occurred. Conclusion: In our cohort, fingolimod treatment was associated with reduced relapse, MRI activity, and improved EDSS and MSQOLI scores. Additionally, fingolimod has been able to maintain its effectiveness over a considerable long period of treatment.

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Relationship between Active Aging and Quality of Life in Middle-Aged and Older Koreans: Analysis of the 2013–2018 KNHANES

Healthcare ◽

10.3390/healthcare9020240 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 240

Author(s):

MiJung Eum ◽

HyungSeon Kim

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Old Age ◽

Subjective Health ◽

Active Aging ◽

Middle Aged ◽

Subjective Health Status ◽

Healthcare Needs ◽

Unmet Healthcare Needs ◽

Health Factors

With the increase in the aging population worldwide, social interest in having a vibrant and valuable old age has been increasing with changes in the perspectives on old age. This study aimed to determine the relationship between active aging and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in middle-aged and older Korean using national data. The subjects were 14,117 adults aged ≥55 years. HRQOL was evaluated using the EuroQol–5 Dimension (EQ-5D) questionnaire, and active aging was defined based on the health factors, participation factors, and security factors. The average EQ-5D score was 91.04 ± 0.143. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis sequentially inputting the health, participation, and security factors showed that health factors had the strongest influence on HRQOL (F = 216.656, p < 0.001). In the final model, which included all variables, activity limit (B = −10.477, p < 0.001) and subjective health status (B = −7.282, p < 0.001) were closely related to the HRQOL. In addition, economic activity, income level, home ownership, private health insurance, and unmet healthcare needs were associated with HRQOL. The R2 of the model was 38.2%. To improve the HRQOL of middle-aged and older people, it is necessary to consider active aging factors. Furthermore, follow-up studies using various indicators reflecting active aging should be conducted.

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Monitoring Health Parameters of Elders to Support Independent Living and Improve Their Quality of Life

Sensors ◽

10.3390/s21020517 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (2) ◽

pp. 517

Author(s):

Ilia Adami ◽

Michalis Foukarakis ◽

Stavroula Ntoa ◽

Nikolaos Partarakis ◽

Nikolaos Stefanakis ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Independent Living ◽

Elderly Population ◽

Well Being ◽

The Elderly ◽

Chronic Illnesses ◽

Age Related ◽

Self Sufficiency ◽

Health And Well Being

Improving the well-being and quality of life of the elderly population is closely related to assisting them to effectively manage age-related conditions such as chronic illnesses and anxiety, and to maintain their independence and self-sufficiency as much as possible. This paper presents the design, architecture and implementation structure of an adaptive system for monitoring the health and well-being of the elderly. The system was designed following best practices of the Human-Centred Design approach involving representative end-users from the early stages.

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FEDERAL POLICY SUPPORTS AND GAPS IN ADDRESSING RACIAL-ETHNIC HEALTH DISPARITIES IN U.S. LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES

Innovation in Aging ◽

10.1093/geroni/igz038.576 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. S161-S161

Author(s):

Rebecca L Mauldin ◽

Kathy Lee ◽

Antwan Williams

Keyword(s):

Long Term Care ◽

Federal Policy ◽

Care Facility ◽

Well Being ◽

The United States ◽

Term Care ◽

Long Term Care Facility ◽

Care Facilities

Abstract Older adults from racial and ethnic minority groups face health inequities in long-term care facilities such as nursing homes and assisted living facilities just as they do in the United States as a whole. In spite of federal policy to support minority health and ensure the well-being of long-term care facility residents, disparities persist in residents’ quality of care and quality of life. This poster presents current federal policy in the United States to reduce racial and ethnic health disparities and to support long-term care facility residents’ health and well-being. It includes legislation enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (ACA), regulations of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for health care facilities receiving Medicare or Medicare funds, and policies of the Long-term Care Ombudsman Program. Recommendations to address threats to or gaps in these policies include monitoring congressional efforts to revise portions of the ACA, revising DHHS requirements for long-term care facilities staff training and oversight, and amending requirements for the Long-term Care Ombudsman Program to mandate collection, analysis, and reporting of resident complaint data by race and ethnicity.

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