Testamentary capacity

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robin Jacoby
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Mental Disorder ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Mental Capacity ◽  
Testamentary Capacity

In most Anglophone jurisdictions the mental capacity to make a Will is governed by the Banks v Goodfellow judgment of 1870. This requires a testator to know what a Will is, the extent of his estate, and who might expect to benefit from his bounty. No mental disorder may affect the disposition of his estate. Older people, especially those with dementia and delirium, are liable to change their Wills under the influence or abuse of others, which leads to acrimonious family disputes. Old age psychiatrists are increasingly called upon to assess the capacity of people about to make Wills, as well as retrospective assessments of the capacity of deceased persons whose Wills are challenged in the courts.

Role of Rasayana in Geriatric Care - A Review

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yagyik Mishra ◽  
Negalur Vijay ◽  
Thakor Krunal ◽  
Bhat Nagaraj ◽  
Shubhasri B.
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Statistical Data ◽  
Geriatric Care ◽  
The Body ◽  
Psychological Improvement

The growth of any country or society depends on the number of youth dwelling in that country but according to recent statistical data we soon will have older people more than children and more people at extreme old age than ever before. The number of people aged 65 or older is projected to grow from an estimated 524 million in 2010 to nearly 1.5 billion in 2050. Geriatrics (Jarachikitsa) is the branch of medicine dealing exclusively with the problems of aging and the diseases of elderly. The term Rasayana (rejuvination) refers to nourishment or nutrition. Rasayana therapy act essentially on nutrition dynamics and rejuvenate the body on both physical and mental levels. The problems of health due to modernization can be solved by increasing resistance against diseases and psychological improvement by implementing Rasayana therapy. Aging (Jara) is one among the Swabhavika Vyadhis. Jara Chikitsa is one among the Astanga of Ayurveda which is specifically dedicated for geriatric care. As per estimation, India currently has around 75 million persons over 65 years. By proper administration of Rasayana therapy as preventive tool one can delay Jara Janita Vyadhis to occur. This paper highlights the role of Rasayana in geriatric care.

The ‘loneliness pandemic’: implications for gerontological nursing

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (11) ◽  
pp. 652-655
Author(s):  
Carlos Laranjeira
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Older People ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Gerontological Nursing

The COVID-19 pandemic compelled states to limit free movement, in order to protect at-risk and more vulnerable groups, particularly older adults. Due to old age or debilitating chronic diseases, this group is also more vulnerable to loneliness (perceived discrepancy between actual and desired social relationships) and social isolation (feeling that one does not belong to society). This forced isolation has negative consequences for the health of older people, particularly their mental health. This is an especially challenging time for gerontological nursing, but it is also an opportunity for professionals to combat age stereotypes reinforced with COVID-19, to urge the measurement of loneliness and social isolation, and to rethink how to further adjust interventions in times of crisis, such as considering technology-mediated interventions in these uncertain times.

scholarly journals The media image of Chinese older people: From stigmatic stereotype to diverse self-representation

2021 ◽  
pp. 205943642110125
Author(s):  
Kun Li
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Older People ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Media Studies ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Media Image ◽  
Past Life ◽  
The Media ◽  
Leisure And Recreation ◽  
Chinese Older People

From the perspective of communication and media studies, this article explores a comparison between the image of older adults presented on media and online self-representation facilitated by the use of smartphones. The qualitative textual analysis was conducted with a sample (228 posts, from 1 January to 31 December,2019) selected from a representative WeChat Public Account targeting at older adults in China. The results demonstrate that leisure and recreation is the most frequently mentioned topic (58%) with memories of past life receiving the least references (3%). The striking features of popular posts among older people include a highly emotional tone, bright colours and multimedia. Sentiment analyses shows 68.42%, 13.16% and 18.42% of positive, neutral and negative emotions, respectively. A generally positive attitude of self-representation is in a sharp contrast with the stigmatic media image of older adults. The article concludes that the visibility of Chinese older people may help to reduce the stigma surrounding old age in China.

scholarly journals Mania in late life

2011 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 357-364
Author(s):  
Felicity Richards ◽  
Martin Curtice
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Specific Treatment ◽  
Late Life ◽  
Aging Population ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Treatment Algorithms ◽  
Assessment And Treatment ◽  
Old Age Psychiatry ◽  
Older Populations

SummaryMania in late life is a serious disorder that demands specialist assessment and management. However, it is greatly under-researched, with only a paucity of studies specifically analysing older populations. The mainstay of the old age psychiatry workload will inevitably be concerned with assessing and managing dementia and depression, but the steady rise in the aging population with longer survival means that there will be an increase in absolute numbers of older people presenting with mania. There are no specific treatment algorithms available for mania in late life. This article reviews mania and hypomania in late life and concentrates on diagnosis, assessment and treatment, as well as on the management considerations associated with this important age group.

scholarly journals The old age that nobody imagined: affectations on the economic preparation of older people victims of the Colombian Armed Conflict

2018 ◽  
pp. 187-216
Author(s):  
Lucas Correa Montoya ◽  
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Juan Camilo Rúa Serna ◽  
Laura Tatiana Rodríguez Parra ◽  
Camila Andrea Suárez Ángel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Armed Conflict

A commentary on the emerging literature on advocacy for older people

2007 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 18-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Scourfield
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Service User ◽  
Minority Groups ◽  
Care Home ◽  
Mental Capacity ◽  
National Standards ◽  
Policy Documents ◽  
User Groups ◽  
Emerging Themes ◽  
The Uk

This paper comments on emerging themes derived from recent official publications on older people's advocacy in the UK. There is an examination of relevant policy documents and the responses from service user groups. Discussion includes: clarity in defining advocacy; the nature of the advocacy relationship; sustained and reliable financing of advocacy services; the uneven nature of provision; lack of inter‐agency connectivity; the need to establish national standards for advocacy; problems of mental capacity; and advocacy for care home residents and for minority groups. The need for and direction of further research is proposed.

scholarly journals Exploring the Preparedness of Ghanaians for Retirement and Ageing: A Case Study of the Cape Coast Metropolitan Area

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Irene Korkoi Aboh ◽  
Busisiwe P. Ncama
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Older People ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Cape Coast ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Traditional System ◽  
The Family

Introduction: There is evidence of the inability of older people in Nigeria, Ghana and other developing countries to sustain themselves through savings, assets or pensions. This situation highlights the minimal benefit of pensions, savings or assets as income sources for older people; old age very often brings poverty and disability. Methodology: A qualitative interpretive design informed the study. The study area was categorized into three distinct ecological areas namely urban, periurban and rural areas. Twenty interviews and three focus group discussions with 68 elderly persons were conducted in ten sub-districts in the Cape Coast Metropolis, Ghana. The forty-eight elderly individuals were put into groups of 8, 20 and 20 for the focus group discussions. Data was thematically analysed.Results: Four major themes and subthemes were identified to reflect the pertinent issue of exploring and defining the preparedness of people for their retirement and ageing. There was evidence that preparing for old age is not an active precedent for the people of Cape Coast and they still believe in the traditional system of caring where it is the sole responsibility of the family to care for its own aged members.Conclusion: It is evident that formal care is not practiced in Ghana and that the aged therefore find the idea bewildering. They want to experience this care, but existing norms expect the family members to single-handedly provide care for their aged.

scholarly journals Advance Care Planning for Older People with Cancer and Its Implications in Asia: Highlighting the Mental Capacity and Relational Autonomy

Geriatrics ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheng-Pei Lin ◽  
Shao-Yi Cheng ◽  
Ping-Jen Chen
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Advance Care Planning ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Mental Capacity ◽  
Capacity Assessment ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Care Planning ◽  
Relational Autonomy ◽  
Healthcare Outcomes ◽  
Advance Care

With dramatically increasing proportions of older people, global ageing has remarkably influenced healthcare services and policy making worldwide. Older people represent the majority of patients with cancer, leading to the increasing demand of healthcare due to more comorbidities and inherent frailty. The preference of older people with cancer are often ignored, and they are considered incapable of making choices for themselves, particularly medical decisions. This might impede the provision of their preferred care and lead to poor healthcare outcomes. Advance care planning (ACP) is considered an effective intervention to assist older people to think ahead and make a choice in accordance with their wishes when they possess capacity to do so. The implementation of ACP can potentially lead to positive impact for patients and families. However, the assessment of mental capacity among older adults with cancer might be a crucial concern when implementing ACP, as loss of mental capacity occurs frequently during disease deterioration and functional decline. This article aims to answer the following questions by exploring the existing evidence. How does ACP develop for older people with cancer? How can we measure mental capacity and what kind of principles for assessment we should apply? What are the facilitators and barriers when implementing an ACP in this population? Furthermore, a discussion about cultural adaptation and relevant legislation in Asia is elucidated for better understanding about its cultural appropriateness and the implications. Finally, recommendations in relation to early intervention with routine monitoring and examination of capacity assessment in clinical practice when delivering ACP, reconciling patient autonomy and family values by applying the concept of relational autonomy, and a corresponding legislation and public education should be in place in Asia. More research on ACP and capacity assessment in different cultural contexts and policy frameworks is highlighted as crucial factors for successful implementation of ACP.

PERCEPTION OF OLD AGE IN THE VOICE OF OLDER PEOPLE PLACED IN GROUPS OF THE ELDERLY

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 3043-3051
Author(s):  
Juliane Elis Both ◽  
Marinês Tambara Leite ◽  
Leila Mariza Hildebrandt ◽  
Margrid Beuter ◽  
Gustavo Eduardo Grosmann
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Old Age ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
The Voice

Objetivo: Analisar a percepção de idosos que frequentam grupos de convivência acerca da velhice. Metodologia: Estudo qualitativo, descritivo, do qual participaram 20 idosos, sendo que 11 frequentam um grupo de convivência da área rural e 09 integram o do meio urbano. Os dados foram coletados por meio da entrevista semiestruturada, gravada e transcrita na íntegra. A análise dos dados seguiu os preceitos da análise temática, em que houve a elaboração de um eixo temático. Resultados: A partir dos dados foi possível apreender a percepção de velhice na voz de idosos participantes de grupos de convivência. Conclusão: Identifica-se que os idosos percebem o envelhecimento como um processo natural, caracterizado pela fragilização corporal, impondo limites para o desenvolvimento de atividades cotidianas. Em relação à participação nos grupos, os idosos compreendem que estes se constituem em um espaço de construção e fortalecimento de amizades e de diversão para este estrato populacional.

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