“Citizens Too”: Safety Setting Collaboration Among Older Adults with Memory Concerns

Designing technologies that support the cybersecurity of older adults with memory concerns involves wrestling with an uncomfortable paradox between surveillance and independence and the close collaboration of couples. This research captures the interactions between older adult couples where one or both have memory concerns—a primary feature of cognitive decline—as they make decisions on how to safeguard their online activities using a Safety Setting probe we designed, and over the course of several informal interviews and a diary study. Throughout, couples demonstrated a collaborative mentality to which we apply a frame of citizenship in opensource collaboration, specifically (a) histories of participation , (b) lower barriers to participation, and (c) maintaining ongoing contribution. In this metaphor of collaborative enterprise, one partner (or member of the couple) may be the service provider and the other may be the participant, but at varying moments, they may switch roles while still maintaining a collaborative focus on preserving shared assets and freedom on the internet. We conclude with a discussion of what this service provider-contributor mentality means for empowerment through citizenship, and implications for vulnerable populations’ cybersecurity.

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Intergenerational Montessori Program for Adults With Memory Concerns

American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology ◽

10.1044/2021_ajslp-20-00259 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-10

Author(s):

Michelle Bourgeois ◽

Jennifer Brush

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Older Adults ◽

Cognitive Status ◽

After School ◽

Program Participation ◽

After School Program ◽

Memory Concerns ◽

Neutral Affect ◽

With Memory

Purpose This study evaluated the effects of an intergenerational Montessori after-school program on the engagement, affect, and quality of life of older adults with memory concerns and on the attitudes of children toward older adults. Method Eleven older adults were paired with 11 children to participate in a 45-min after-school activity program. Observations of engagement and affect during the interactions were collected 3 times a week for 4 weeks. The older adults' engagement and affect also were observed during 45-min planning/discussion sessions without the children present before their arrival to the program. Results Results revealed significant differences in older adults' engagement and positive affect when the children were present. Significant pre–post improvements in reported quality of life and maintenance of cognitive status were associated with program participation. Children demonstrated more active than passive engagement and more happy than neutral affect during activity sessions. Four of the seven children improved their positive ratings of older adults. Conclusions This program documented success in improving engagement and affect in older adults with mild memory concerns while engaging with children. Future studies with a larger sample of participants with varying degrees of memory impairment are needed to investigate the potential of this promising program.

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Cognitive cooperation groups mediated by computers and internet present significant improvement of cognitive status in older adults with memory complaints: a controlled prospective study

Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria ◽

10.1590/0004-282x20170021 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 75 (4) ◽

pp. 228-233 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Rodrigo de Rosso Krug ◽

Anna Quialheiro Abreu da Silva ◽

Ione Jayce Ceola Schneider ◽

Luiz Roberto Ramos ◽

Eleonora d’Orsi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Vascular Diseases ◽

Cognitive Status ◽

The Internet ◽

Control Group ◽

Memory Complaints ◽

Positive Variation ◽

Memory Clinics ◽

With Memory

ABSTRACT Objective To estimate the effect of participating in cognitive cooperation groups, mediated by computers and the internet, on the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) percent variation of outpatients with memory complaints attending two memory clinics. Methods A prospective controlled intervention study carried out from 2006 to 2013 with 293 elders. The intervention group (n = 160) attended a cognitive cooperation group (20 sessions of 1.5 hours each). The control group (n = 133) received routine medical care. Outcome was the percent variation in the MMSE. Control variables included gender, age, marital status, schooling, hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidaemia, hypothyroidism, depression, vascular diseases, polymedication, use of benzodiazepines, exposure to tobacco, sedentary lifestyle, obesity and functional capacity. The final model was obtained by multivariate linear regression. Results The intervention group obtained an independent positive variation of 24.39% (CI 95% = 14.86/33.91) in the MMSE compared to the control group. Conclusion The results suggested that cognitive cooperation groups, mediated by computers and the internet, are associated with cognitive status improvement of older adults in memory clinics.

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Implementasi Load Balancing dan Failover to Device Mikrotik Router Menggunakan Metode NTH (Studi Kasus: PT.GO-JEK Indonesia)

Jurnal Teknologi Informasi dan Ilmu Komputer ◽

10.25126/jtiik.2020701638 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 139

Author(s):

Achmmad Mustofa ◽

Desi Ramayanti

Keyword(s):

Load Balancing ◽

Service Provider ◽

The Other ◽

Traffic Load ◽

The Internet ◽

Bandwidth Management ◽

Distribution Method ◽

Internet Service ◽

Information Media ◽

Bandwidth Distribution

Perkembangan jaringan komputer dan internet yang begitu pesat pada sekarang khususnya internet sebagai media informasi tentunya harus memiliki kualitas koneksi yang baik. Begitu juga yang terdapat pada PT.Gojek Indonesia yang telah memakai dua ISP (internet service provider). Saat banyak permintaan dari pemakai maka perangkat jaringan akan terbebani karena harus melakukan banyak proses pelayanan terhadap permintaan dari pengguna. Solusinya adalah dengan membagi beban trafik yang datang ke perangkat jaringan, jadi tidak berpusat ke salah satu ISP agar trafik dapat berjalan optimal, memaksimalkan throughput, memperkecil waktu tanggap dan menghindari overload pada salah satu jalur koneksi, teknologi itulah yang disebut Load balancing. Untuk diterapkan teknik Load balancing yang bisa mendistribusi beban kepada sebuah service yang ada pada server dengan memanfaatkan metode distribusi dua line koneksi yang disebut dengan metode NTH. Nantinya mikrotik diharapkan mampu mengoptimalkan bandwidth pada tiap client yang akan koneksi ke internet. Akan diterapkan juga Teknik failover pada jaringan ini, yaitu jika salah satu koneksi gateway sedang terputus maka gateway yang lainnya otomatis akan menopang semua traffic jaringan. Akan dibuat juga menejemen bandwith disemua client, agar pendistribusian bandwith merata. AbstractThe development of computer networks and internet so rapidly at the present time, particularly on the Internet as information media of course must have good connection quality. So also found on the PT.Gojek Indonesian who has used two ISP. When many requests from users, the network devices will be burdened because they have to do a lot of service processes for requests from users. The solution is to divide the traffic load that comes to network devices, so that it is not centered on one ISP so that traffic can run optimally, maximize throughput, minimize response time and avoid overloading one of the connection lines, that technology is called Load balancing. Load balancing techniques are applied to distribute the load against a service that is on the server by utilizing the two connection path distribution method called the Nth method. Later, the proxy hopes to be able to optimize the bandwidth for each client that will connect to the internet. Will also be implemented failover technique on this network, that is if one of the gateway connections is being interrupted then the other gateway will automatically support all network traffic. Will also create bandwidth management for all clients, so that bandwidth distribution is evenly distributed.

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Digital Access in Working-Age and Older Adults and Their Caregivers Attending Psychiatry Outpatient Clinics: Quantitative Survey (Preprint)

10.2196/preprints.9130 ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Callum Cruickshank ◽

Donald J MacIntyre

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Older Adults ◽

Older Adult ◽

Mental Health Problems ◽

Internet Access ◽

Adult Patients ◽

The Internet ◽

Working Age ◽

Adult Caregivers ◽

Older Adult Caregivers

BACKGROUND It has been suggested that improving access to mental health services, supporting self-management, and increasing clinical productivity can be achieved through the delivery of technology-enabled care by personal mobile-based and internet-based services. There is little evidence available about whether working-age and older adults with mental health problems or their caregivers have access to these technologies or their confidence with these technologies. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to ascertain the prevalence and range of devices used to access the internet in patients and caregivers attending general and older adult psychiatry outpatient services and their confidence in using these technologies. METHODS We conducted an anonymous survey of 77 patients and caregivers from a general psychiatry and old age psychiatry clinic to determine rates of internet access and device ownership, and attitudes to technology-enabled care. RESULTS We found high levels of internet access and confidence in using the internet in working-age adults, their caregivers, and older adult caregivers but not in older adult patients. The smartphone usage predominated in working-age adults and their caregivers. Older adult caregivers were more likely to use desktop or laptop computers. In our sample, tablets were the least popular form factor. CONCLUSIONS Access rates and uptake of internet-based services have the potential to be high in working-age adults and their caregivers but are likely to be markedly lower among older adult patients attending psychiatry clinics. Applications designed for tablets are likely to have low uptake. All groups identified appointment reminders as likely to be beneficial.

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Older Adults on Digital Media in a Networked Society

Society and the Internet ◽

10.1093/oso/9780198843498.003.0006 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 96-108 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Anabel Quan-Haase ◽

Renwen Zhang ◽

Barry Wellman ◽

Hua Wang

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Digital Media ◽

Older Adult ◽

Digital Communication ◽

Personal Networks ◽

The Internet ◽

Evidence Based ◽

Use Of The Internet ◽

Networked Society ◽

Depth Interviews

Conventional wisdom holds that the Internet is a technology for the young. However, as this chapter shows, older adults are increasingly adopting digital media, and it is therefore critical to know more about how networks of digital communication are changing their lives in such respects as their interaction with family and friends. The authors draw upon a study using in-depth interviews of older adult residents in East York, a locality in Toronto, Canada. These interviews illuminate the roles that digital media play in managing and strengthening the personal networks of elders. Their findings challenge stereotypes about older adults and their use of the Internet. The chapter makes an evidence-based case that the Internet and related digital media help older adults develop a sense of connectedness versus isolation.

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Evaluation of Food Waste at a Portuguese Geriatric Institution

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13052452 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (5) ◽

pp. 2452

Author(s):

Margarida Liz Martins ◽

Ana Sofia Henriques ◽

Ada Rocha

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Older Adult ◽

Food Waste ◽

Service System ◽

Food Service ◽

The Other ◽

Plate Waste ◽

Before And After ◽

Waste Food

Care institutions attending to older adults are responsible for their food supply, which influences their health and quality of life. Food waste at care institutions has been reported to be a matter of great concern, that requires regular monitoring. In this study, we aim to quantify food waste in the food service of an elderly institution, both as leftovers and plate waste. Data collection was performed over 15 consecutive days, at lunch and dinner served to older adults. The aggregate weighing of food was performed before and after distribution, as well as after consumption. Leftovers and plate waste were calculated by the differences in weight. During the study period, 2987 meals were evaluated, corresponding to 1830 kg of food produced, of which only 67% was consumed. For each meal, approximately 610 g of food was produced per older adult, and only about 410 g were consumed, corresponding to 150 g of leftovers and 50 g of plate waste. Food waste represented 36.1% of meals served, composed of 24.1% leftovers and 12.0% plate waste. The wasted meals would be enough to feed 1486 older adults and would correspond to annual losses of approximately €107,112. Leftovers and plate waste were above the limits of acceptability (below 6% and 10%, respectively), indicating excessive food waste. High values of leftovers are related to the food service system and staff, pointing to the need for improvements during the planning and processing of meals. On the other hand, high plate waste values are associated with consumers, indicating the low adequacy of the menu regarding to older adults’ habits and preferences.

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Differences in Internet Use and eHealth Needs of Adolescent and Young Adult Versus Older Cancer Patients; Results from the PROFILES Registry

Cancers ◽

10.3390/cancers13246308 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (24) ◽

pp. 6308

Author(s):

Carla Vlooswijk ◽

Olga Husson ◽

Emiel J. Krahmer ◽

Rhodé Bijlsma ◽

Suzanne E. J. Kaal ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Older Adult ◽

Internet Use ◽

Medical Information ◽

Treatment Guidelines ◽

Daily Basis ◽

Adolescent And Young Adult ◽

The Internet ◽

Older Cancer Patients

Background: Our aim was to evaluate differences in cancer-related internet patterns between AYAs (adolescents and young adults; 18–39 years at time of diagnosis) and older adult cancer patients (40+ years). Methods: Cross-sectional surveys were distributed among AYA and older adult cancer patients regarding cancer-related internet use and eHealth needs. Results: 299 AYAs (mean age 31.8 years) and 270 older adults (mean age 55.8 years) participated. AYAs searched significantly more often on the internet on a daily basis just before diagnosis (45% vs. 37%), right after diagnosis (71% vs. 62%) and during treatment (65% vs. 59%) compared to older adults. During follow up, there was a trend that AYAs searched less often on the internet compared to older adults (15% vs. 17%). AYAs searched more often on topics, such as alternative or complementary therapies, treatment guidelines, fertility, end of life, sexuality and intimacy, lifestyle and insurance. AYAs felt significantly better informed (75%) after searching for cancer-related information compared to older adults (65%) and had significantly less unmet needs regarding access to their own medical information (22% vs. 47%). AYAs search more on the internet on a daily basis/several times per week in the diagnosis and treatment phase than older cancer patients. They search on different topics than older adults and seems to have less unmet eHealth needs.It is important that these are easy to find and reliable.

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Anti-Theft Box: Arduino Safety Box with IoT Notifications

International Journal of Recent Technology and Applied Science ◽

10.36079/lamintang.ijortas-0302.273 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 67-80

Author(s):

Mohamad Norul Hafiz Muzaffar Alfian ◽

Athirah Nabihah Mas Erwan ◽

Mohamad Syafiq Mohamad Adenan

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Internet Of Things ◽

Mobile Phone ◽

The Other ◽

The Internet ◽

Safe Place ◽

Perfect System ◽

Property Owners ◽

To Receive ◽

The Internet Of Things

Theft cases often go unnoticed and are everywhere we are. It can happen in public, at school, at work or even in your own home. Things like this often happen to teens and older adults. Some of them do not have a safe place to store their valuables because of their carelessness. This is because they do not take this seriously. On the other hand, they already have their own safety box which is a great example of keeping items from being stolen or robbed. With the Internet of Things (IoT), this safety box can be improved by adding features that make it even safer to receive notifications on a mobile phone when the safety box is opened. With these improvements, property owners will become more aware of their goods because not everyone around us can be trusted. The use of these notifications is an update that will be created to improve the security of your goods. The methodology used to carry out this project is called Prototyping Method. In this way, prototype can be said to be both a design and an example of an existing system, but not yet fully functional. Prototypes will outline how a system works, and most prototype systems are not yet the perfect system to run.

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Older Adult Performance on an Altered Version of the SSI Test

American Journal of Audiology ◽

10.1044/1059-0889(2003/021) ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

pp. 137-145 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Nancy L. Aarts ◽

Elizabeth M. Adams ◽

Kathy R. Duncan

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Older Adult ◽

Pure Tone ◽

The Other ◽

Speech Understanding ◽

Pure Tone Average ◽

Adult Performance ◽

Equivalent Test ◽

Interstimulus Intervals

The Synthetic Sentence Identification (SSI) test has been used extensively in investigations of reduced speech understanding skills in older adults. In this study the SSI test was altered by adding noise to the competing message and by administering practice lists and equivalent test lists, as well as versions of the test that have 4- and 12-s interstimulus intervals (ISIs), along with the standard 8-s ISI. The purpose was to determine the effect of these alterations on performance in a group of older adults with average pure-tone average 2 values less than 33 dB HL. Performance changed as a function of the ISI, with less rollover occurring for the 4-s ISI condition than the other 2 ISIs.

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The Self as Subject and Object: Reflections on Being a Double Agent of Aging

Innovation in Aging ◽

10.1093/geroni/igaa057.2326 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. 671-671

Author(s):

Phillip Clark

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Health Behavior ◽

Older Adult ◽

Personal Experience ◽

The Self ◽

The Other ◽

Academic Life ◽

Research And Teaching ◽

Double Agent ◽

Research And Education

Abstract Being both a gerontologist and an older adult places one in a double narrative: one is the scientific story and academic life of research and education, the other is the personal experience of living through this phase of life. These two narratives become intertwined in a way that both enriches and poses challenges. This paper explores what being a “double agent of aging” means as an individual and a scholar, and offers some insights for the field of gerontology. These implications include: (1) the growing importance of values and life wisdom, (2) health behavior hypocrisy, and (3) the experience of ageing and marginalization. The implications for the field of gerontology include: (1) valuing the voices of older adults in our research and teaching, (2) being more active in confronting ageism in our own institutions, and (3) acknowledging the limitations of studying aging as a younger adult.

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