Effects of Horticultural Therapy on the Introduction of Logotherapy for Relieving Loneliness and Helplessness of Senior Citizens

This article analyzes the main problems of urban public spaces, because today public spaces can determine the future of cities. It is noted that parks are multifunctional public spaces in the urban environment, as they are an important element of the citywide system of landscaping and recreation, perform health, cultural, educational, aesthetic and environmental functions. The article notes that the need for easily accessible and well-maintained urban parks remains, however, the state of parks in many cities of Russia remains unsatisfactory, requiring reconstruction. A brief historical background of the Park of Culture and Rest of the Soviet period in Omsk is expounded, the analysis of the existing territory of the Park is presented. It is revealed that the Park, being the largest public space in Omsk, does not meet the requirements of modern urbanism, although it represents a great potential for designing the space for the purpose of recreation of citizens. Performed functional zoning scheme of the territory of the Park in question, where its division into functional areas destined for active recreational users of the Park is presented, considered the interests of senior citizens, people with limited mobility, etc. Reconstruction of Parks of the Soviet period can provide the city with additional recreational opportunities, as well as increase its tourist attractiveness.

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Health Status of Senior Citizens: A Cross-sectional study

Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing ◽

10.15614/ijhw.v11i01.14 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (01) ◽

Author(s):

Priyanka Beniwal ◽

Chandrakala Singh

Keyword(s):

Health Status ◽

Senior Citizens ◽

Total Sample ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Age Group ◽

Poor Health Status ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Males And Females ◽

The Individual ◽

Average Health

Aging is a series of processes that begin with life and continue throughout the lifecycle. It represents the closing period in the lifespan, a time when the individual looks back on life, lives on past accomplishments and begins to finish off his life course. It represents the accumulation of changes in person over time. The study aims to investigate the health status of senior citizens. The present study was carried out in Hisar and Sirsa district of Haryana state. A total of 400 elderly equally representing both males and females of age group 65-70 years were selected randomly for the study. Modified inventory developed by Khan and Lal (2011) was used to assess health status of senior citizens. The results of the study elucidated that health status of senior citizens depicted that 54.25 per cent of the total respondents had average health status followed by good (25.25%) and poor health status (20.50%). The most common health problems reported by the senior citizens were joint pains, back pains, blood pressure, and chest pain etc. Gender wise comparison of total sample further pointed out that females were poor in their health against males.

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A REVIEW ON THE BENEFITS OF HORTICULTURAL THERAPY FOR RETIREMENT COMMUNITY IN MALAYSIA

Malaysian Journal of Sustainable Environment ◽

10.24191/myse.v2i1.5573 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Amirul Amin Ismail ◽

Ismail Samsuddin ◽

Azman Zainonabidin ◽

Harlina Mohd Ali

Keyword(s):

Well Being ◽

The Elderly ◽

Retirement Community ◽

Analysis Method ◽

Horticultural Therapy ◽

Seamless Integration ◽

Ageing Society ◽

After Effects ◽

Malaysian Population ◽

The Impact

By the year 2030, Malaysian population will experience the after effects of the rapid growth of ageing society. This paper investigates the impact of seamless integration of horticultural activity in the new residential typology of retirement community. It is believed that horticultural therapy is not only beneficial for physical and psychological but also promotes socialisation opportunities among the elderly. Comparative analysis method on selected precedent studies has been carried out and analysed in accordance with Malaysian context. Initial findings indicate that a retirement community with horticultural activity gives therapy for healthier well-being. This therapeutic activity can be apositive change in elderly lifestyle and essential towards the establishment of retirement community in Malaysia.

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RE-AUTHORING THE LOSSES AND CHALLENGES OF AGING: OLDER INDIVIDUALS’ EXPERIENCES OF LONGTERM GROUP WORK

SOUTHERN AFRICAN JOURNAL OF SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT ◽

10.25159/2415-5829/775 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 27 (1) ◽

pp. 3-19

Author(s):

Cecile Frankel ◽

Brenda Solarsh ◽

Eleanor Ross

Keyword(s):

Life Expectancy ◽

Group Work ◽

Narrative Therapy ◽

Older Persons ◽

Senior Citizens ◽

Cost Effective ◽

Life Transitions ◽

Older Individuals ◽

Documentary Analysis ◽

Social Group Work

The increase in life expectancy has highlighted the value of group work interventions as a cost-effective way of helping older persons to deal with life transitions. This article describes a group for senior citizens that continued for 18 years. The aim of the study was to undertake a documentary analysis of the facilitator’s process notes and participans’ reflections to ascertain possible reasons for the group’s longevity. These were attributed to the skill of the facilitator and her creative use of programme material and narrative therapy. Recurring themes included loneliness, the fear of dying, and dilemmas about relinquishing control and independence. Findings have implications for the practice of social group work with older persons.

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