scholarly journals Attendant’s experience with the personalized citizen assistance for social participation (APIC)

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Karine Gagnon ◽  
Mélanie Levasseur
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Participation ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Functional Independence ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Withdrawn Behavior ◽  
The Social ◽  
Self Knowledge ◽  
Meaningful Relationships

Abstract Background To promote healthy aging, the social participation needs of older adults must be better met. Previous studies have shown the benefits of the Personalized citizen assistance for social participation (APIC), but few explored its influence on attendants. This study explored the assistance experience of attendants in providing the APIC to older adults with disabilities. Methods A qualitative design inspired by a phenomenological approach was used with six female attendants who participated in individual interviews. Results The APIC attendants felt useful, developed meaningful relationships with their older adults, and improved their self-knowledge. Attendants had the opportunity to reflect on their lives and self-aging. They contributed to older adults’ functional independence, motivation, and participation in social activities. Attendants encountered challenges related to withdrawn behavior in older adults, such as refusing to participate in activities. Conclusions Considering the identified benefits of the APIC for attendants, further studies should explore personalized assistance to preserve older adults’ health.

scholarly journals Attendants’ experience with the Personalized citizen assistance for social participation (APIC)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karine Gagnon ◽  
Mélanie Levasseur
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Participation ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Functional Independence ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Withdrawn Behavior ◽  
The Social ◽  
Self Knowledge ◽  
Meaningful Relationships

Abstract Background To promote healthy aging, the social participation needs of older adults must be better met. Previous studies have shown the benefits of the Personalized citizen assistance for social participation (APIC), but few explored its influence on attendants. This study explored the assistance experience of attendants when providing the APIC to older adults with disabilities. Methods A qualitative design inspired by a phenomenological approach was used with six female attendants who participated in individual interviews. Results The APIC attendants felt useful, developed meaningful relationships with their older adults, and improved their self-knowledge. Attendants had the opportunity to reflect on their lives and self-aging. They contributed to older adults’ functional independence, motivation, and participation in social activities. Attendants encountered challenges related to withdrawn behavior in older adults, such as refusing to participate in activities. Conclusions Considering the identified benefits of the APIC for attendants, further studies should explore personalized assistance to preserve older adults’ health.

scholarly journals Attendants’ experience with the Personalized citizen assistance for social participation (APIC)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karine Gagnon ◽  
Mélanie Levasseur
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Participation ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Functional Independence ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Withdrawn Behavior ◽  
The Social ◽  
Self Knowledge ◽  
Meaningful Relationships

Abstract Background: To promote healthy aging, the social participation needs of older adults must be better met. Previous studies have shown the benefits of the Personalized citizen assistance for social participation (APIC), but few explored its influence on attendants. This study explored the assistance experience of attendants in providing the APIC to older adults with disabilities. Methods: A qualitative design inspired by a phenomenological approach was used with six female attendants who participated in individual interviews. Results: The APIC attendants felt useful, developed meaningful relationships with their older adults, and improved their self-knowledge. Attendants had the opportunity to reflect on their lives and self-aging. They contributed to older adults’ functional independence, motivation, and participation in social activities. Attendants encountered challenges related to withdrawn behavior in older adults, such as refusing to participate in activities. Conclusions: Considering the identified benefits of the APIC for attendants, further studies should explore personalized assistance to preserve older adults’ health.

scholarly journals Attendant’s experience with the Personalized citizen assistance for social participation (APIC)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karine Gagnon ◽  
Mélanie Levasseur
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Participation ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Functional Independence ◽  
Social Activities ◽  
Withdrawn Behavior ◽  
The Social ◽  
Self Knowledge ◽  
Meaningful Relationships

Abstract Background: To promote healthy aging, the social participation needs of older adults must be better met. Previous studies have shown the benefits of the Personalized citizen assistance for social participation (APIC), but few explored its influence on attendants. This study explored the assistance experience of attendants in providing the APIC to older adults with disabilities.Methods: A qualitative design inspired by a phenomenological approach was used with six female attendants who participated in individual interviews.Results: The APIC attendants felt useful, developed meaningful relationships with their older adults, and improved their self-knowledge. Attendants had the opportunity to reflect on their lives and self-aging. They contributed to older adults’ functional independence, motivation, and participation in social activities. Attendants encountered challenges related to withdrawn behavior in older adults, such as refusing to participate in activities.Conclusions: Considering the identified benefits of the APIC for attendants, further studies should explore personalized assistance to preserve older adults’ health.

scholarly journals Attendants’ experience with the Personalized citizen assistance for social participation (APIC)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karine Gagnon ◽  
Mélanie Levasseur
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Participation ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Functional Independence ◽  
Social Activities ◽  
Withdrawn Behavior ◽  
The Social ◽  
Self Knowledge ◽  
Meaningful Relationships

Abstract Background: To promote healthy aging, the social participation needs of older adults must be better met. Previous studies have shown the benefits of the Personalized citizen assistance for social participation (APIC), but few explored its influence on attendants. This study explored the assistance experience of attendants in providing the APIC to older adults with disabilities.Methods: A qualitative design inspired by a phenomenological approach was used with six female attendants who participated in individual interviews.Results: The APIC attendants felt useful, developed meaningful relationships with their older adults, and improved their self-knowledge. Attendants had the opportunity to reflect on their lives and self-aging. They contributed to older adults’ functional independence, motivation, and participation in social activities. Attendants encountered challenges related to withdrawn behavior in older adults, such as refusing to participate in activities.Conclusions: Considering the identified benefits of the APIC for attendants, further studies should explore personalized assistance to preserve older adults’ health.

scholarly journals Attendants’ experience with the Personalized citizen assistance for social participation (APIC)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karine Gagnon ◽  
Mélanie Levasseur
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Participation ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Community Integration ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Functional Independence ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Withdrawn Behavior ◽  
The Social ◽  
Meaningful Relationships

Abstract Abstract Background : To promote healthy aging, the social participation needs of older adults must be better met. Previous studies have shown the benefits of the Personalized citizen assistance for social participation (APIC), but few explored its influence on attendants. This study explored the assistance experience of attendants when providing the APIC to older adults with disabilities. Methods : A qualitative design inspired by a phenomenological approach was used with six female attendants who participated in individual interviews. Results : The APIC attendants felt useful, developed meaningful relationships with their older adults, and improved their self-knowledge. Attendants had the opportunity to reflect on their lives and self-aging. They contributed to older adults’ functional independence, motivation, and participation in social activities. Attendants encountered challenges related to withdrawn behavior in older adults, such as refusing to participate in activities. Conclusions : Considering the identified benefits of the APIC for attendants, further studies should explore personalized assistance to preserve older adults’ health. Keywords: Community participation, individualized assistance, aging, community integration, health promotion

scholarly journals Digital Health Interventions for Healthy Aging: A Qualitative User Evaluation and Ethical Assessment

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcello Ienca ◽  
Christophe Schneble ◽  
Reto Kressig ◽  
Tenzin Wangmo
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Older People ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Digital Health ◽  
Functional Independence ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Healthy Ageing ◽  
Health Technologies ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

Abstract BackgroundDigital health technologies are being increasingly developed with the aim of allowing older adults to maintain functional independence throughout the old age, a process known as healthy ageing. Such digital health technologies for healthy ageing are expected to mitigate the socio-economic effects of population ageing and improve the quality of life of older people. However, little is known regarding the views and needs of older people regarding these technologies. AimThe aim of this study is to explore the views, needs and perceptions of community-dwelling older adults regarding the use of digital health technologies for healthy ageing. MethodFace-to-face, in-depth qualitative interviews were conducted with community-dwelling older adults (median age 79.6 years). The interview process involved both abstract reflections and practical demonstrations. The interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed according to inductive content analysis. ResultsThree main themes and twelve sub-themes emerged. The three main themes revolved around the following thematic areas: favorable views and perceptions on technology-assisted living, usability evaluations and ethical considerations. ConclusionsOur study reveals a generally positive attitude towards digital health technologies as participants believed digital tools could positively contribute to improving their overall wellbeing, especially if designed in a patient-centered manner. Safety concerns and ethical issues related to privacy, empowerment and lack of human contact also emerged as key considerations.

A Qualitative Exploration of Immigrant Muslim Older Adults’ Experiences and Perceptions of Physical Activity

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (5) ◽  
pp. 765-773
Author(s):  
Jordana Salma ◽  
Allyson Jones ◽  
Savera Aziz Ali ◽  
Bukola Salami ◽  
Shelby Yamamoto
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
First Generation ◽  
Community Based Participatory Research ◽  
Older Age ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Older Immigrants ◽  
Qualitative Exploration

Physical activity is essential for healthy aging; however, there has been little exploration of physical activity in Muslim older immigrants in Canada. Over one million Canadians identify as Muslim, the majority is first-generation immigrants, with increasing cohorts entering older age. A community-based participatory research project on healthy aging was conducted with 68 older adults and community members from South Asian, Arab, and African Muslim ethnocultural communities in a Canadian urban center. A combination of individual interviews and focus groups discussions were completed, followed by thematic analysis of data. Participating community groups emphasized the importance of physical activity in older age and prioritized the need for physical activity programs. The four themes highlight Muslim older immigrants’ perspectives on physical activity in Canada: (a) values and approaches to staying active; (b) health factors: pain and health limitations; (c) social factors: culture, religion, and belonging; and (d) environmental factors: safety and accessibility.

scholarly journals MORE OR LESS? A DECADE’S TREND OF SOCIAL PARTICIPATION AMONG CHINESE OLDER ADULTS: BASED ON A LONGITUDINAL SURVEY

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S630-S630
Author(s):  
Chenxin Tan ◽  
Yun Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Participation ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Latent Class ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Chinese Older Adults ◽  
The Family ◽  
Family Centered ◽  
Over Time

Abstract Social participation is of great significance in healthy aging. While studies on social participation among Chinese elderly are growing, there is a lack of understanding the changes over time of the participation. Using datasets from the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS), this paper presents a comprehensive analysis on a decade’s trend of social participation among Chinese older adults. First, we use the method of Latent Class Analysis (LCA) to identify types of social participation; in this study, we concluded three types, no participation, the family-centered, and the society-oriented. Second, we examine the characteristics of the elderly by types of participation in terms of demographic, socioeconomic and health condition and analyze the changes in the characteristics over time. And third, we interpret the trend of social participation with broader social environment, or the fluctuant structural and institutional differences under the context of China’s unique social system. Our general conclusion is that while the overall level of participation holds relatively steady, there is a dynamic micro progress and complex mechanisms in this long period. In addition, although both the family-centered participants and the society-oriented possess broader scopes of social participation, the related attributes are different across time. This paper contributes to our knowledge of life of the elderly under the circumstances of fast aging process in China.

The Impact of Obesity on the Social Participation of Older Adults

2008 ◽  
Vol 135 (4) ◽  
pp. 409-424 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Zettel-Watson ◽  
Michael Britton
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Participation ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Social participation needs of older adults living in a rural regional county municipality: Toward reducing situations of isolation and vulnerability

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melanie Levasseur ◽  
Sonia Routhier ◽  
Irma Clapperton ◽  
Chantal Doré ◽  
Frances Gallagher
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Social Participation ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Community Organization ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Support Network ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
The Social

Abstract Background: Social participation is restricted for approximately half the older adult population but is critical in fostering community vitality, promoting health, and preventing disabilities. Although targeted through interventions by community organizations, healthcare professionals and municipalities, little is known about the needs of older adults to participate socially, especially in rural areas. This study thus aimed to identify and prioritize the social participation needs of older adults living in a rural regional county municipality.Methods: A participatory action research was conducted in a rural regional county municipality (RCM) in Quebec, Canada, with a convenience sample of 139 stakeholders, including older adults, caregivers, healthcare and community organization managers, healthcare and community organization workers, community partners and key informants.Results: Facilitators and barriers to social participation are related to personal factors (e.g., health, interests, motivation), the social environment (e.g., availability of assistance or volunteers) and the physical environment (e.g., distance to resources, recreational facilities and social partners). Nine older adults’ needs emerged and were prioritized as follows: 1) having access to and being informed about transportation options, 2) being informed about available activities and services, 3) having access to activities, including volunteering opportunities, suited to their interests, schedule, cost, language and health condition, 4) being accompanied to activities, 5) having access to meeting places near home and adapted to their health condition, and 6-9 (no preferred order) being reached when isolated, being personally invited and welcomed to activities, having a social support network, and being valued and recognized. Differences emerged when prioritizing needs of older adults with disabilities (greater need for assistance, accessibility and adapted activities) and older adults living in a rural area (greater need for transportation).Conclusions: To promote active participation in the community, the social participation needs of older women and men living in rural areas must be addressed, especially in regard to transportation, information, adapted activities, assistance and accessibility. The first part of this action research will be followed by community selection and implementation of initiatives designed to ultimately foster their social participation.

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