Alcohol use disorders in elderly people: fact or fiction?

2006 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 173-181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karim Dar
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Older People ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Alcohol Use Disorders ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Outreach Services ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health ◽  
Principles Of Treatment

The number of older people is increasing in populations throughout the world. Alcohol use disorders in elderly people are a common but underrecognised problem associated with major physical and psychological health problems. Owing to the negative attitudes and inadequate training of healthcare professionals, alcohol misuse is not always being detected or effectively treated. Current diagnostic criteria and common screening instruments for alcohol use disorders may not be appropriate for elderly people. Older people are as likely to benefit from treatment as younger people and the basic principles of treatment are much the same. Better integrated and outreach services are needed. Training of healthcare professionals in this area and pragmatic research should be prioritised to improve detection, treatment and service provision for this vulnerable and neglected population.

scholarly journals Associations Between Subjective Age, Contact With Older Adults, and Age Stereotypes Among Younger Adults

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 324-324
Author(s):  
Maria Kurth ◽  
Robert Intrieri
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Subjective Age ◽  
Point Scale ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Younger Adults ◽  
Age Stereotypes ◽  
Contact Frequency ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health

Abstract Subjective aging (SA) has generally focused on middle-age and older adults in relation to physical and psychological health for the last 70 years (see Barak & Stern, 1986). Kornadt et al. (2019) recently called for more research examining: co-development of age stereotypes and SA, and this association across the lifespan. Literature examining SA and age stereotypes among younger adults is limited and suggests that age stereotypes are not directly associated with SA (Packer & Chasteen, 2006). Increased contact with older adults, however, is associated with less ageist attitudes (Bousfield & Hutchinson, 2010). This study examined SA and the associations between contact frequency and ageism. The sample consisted of 467 undergraduate students (Mage = 21.48, SDage = 2.63). Subjective age was assessed by asking How old do you feel compared with others your age?, and was scored on a 5-point scale from younger all the time (5) to older all the time (1). Ageism was assessed with the Aging Semantic Differential (ASD), which contains four factors. Results showed significant effects across felt age for contact frequency (F(4, 406) = 3.841, p = .004). Results for the ASD factors were mixed with Autonomy and Integrity showing significant effects for SA (F(4, 405) = 2.763, p = .027; F(4, 405) = 2.773, p = .027 respectively). Instrumentality and Acceptance were nonsignificant. Results suggested feeling older all the time is related to more contact, but more negative attitudes- this increased contact might providing priming for more ageist attitudes (Eibach et al., 2010).

scholarly journals FENOMENA TAWURAN ANTAR WARGA

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 215-231
Author(s):  
Sujarwo ◽  
Annisa Solikha
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Depth Data ◽  
Public Facilities ◽  
Property Relationship ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
Life Values

This reseach aims to learn how to deal with conflicts between citizens as social conflicts, and changes that result, and efforts to overcome conflicts between citizens. The reseach was conducted in Kramat Pulo Gundul, Johar Baru, Central Jakarta. This reseach uses qualitative methods to obtain more in-depth data by asking research informants. Techniques for collecting data through involved observation, interviews, use of documents, registration techniques, and field notes. The results of the study concluded, the causes of brawl between residents in Kramat Pulo Gundul were different goals, individual personalities, cultural and defense conflicts, and cultural differences. Fights between residents that occurred in RW 010 Kramat Pulo Gundul, Tanah Tinggi, Johar Baru, Jakarta Damage to public facilities and property, Relationship damage and communication between parties involved in conflict, Negative attitudes and protections, Physical and psychological health, Difficulties looking for work, and lowering the price of houses and land. However, there is a need to worry about reducing the sense of respect and return, peace and life values for each individual.

Problematic drug use, ageing and older people: trends in the age of drug users in northwest England

2007 ◽  
Vol 27 (6) ◽  
pp. 799-810 ◽  
Author(s):  
CARYL M. BEYNON ◽  
JIM McVEIGH ◽  
BRENDA ROE
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Older People ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Hidden Population ◽  
Treatment Services ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Problematic Drug ◽  
Hospital Stays ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health

ABSTRACTIn the United Kingdom (UK) and elsewhere, little is known about problematic drug use among older people (defined here as aged 50–74 years), either because few older drug users exist or because they represent a ‘hidden’ population. In this paper, we show that the average age of drug users in contact with treatment services and agency-based syringe exchange programmes (SEPs) in the counties of Cheshire and Merseyside in northwest England is rising. Between 1998 and 2004–05, the number of older male drug users in treatment increased from 80 to 310, and the number of older females rose from 46 to 117. Consequently, the median age rose from 30.8 years in 1998 to 34.9 years in 2004–05. Similarly, between 1992 and 2004, the number of older injectors accessing SEPs increased from three to 65 men and from one to nine women. The median age of SEP attenders was 27.0 years in 1992 and 34.9 years in 2004. Drug use amongst older people is associated with poor physical and psychological health and longer hospital stays. The future cost of the ageing of drug users may be considerable. Detailed research is needed to identify the characteristics and health needs of this vulnerable population.

scholarly journals Psychotherapeutic Living Space for the Elderly: The Psychological Basis

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
S.I. Reznichenko
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Physical Environment ◽  
Social Activity ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Basic Principles ◽  
Living Space ◽  
Physical Comfort

The article is devoted to the problem of designing a psychologically comfortable living environment for seniors. On the example of foreign studies, the necessity of an integrated and scientifically grounded approach to formation of supportive home and institutional environments for elderly people is argued. The basic principles of creation of a healthy physical environment that stimulates social activity and emotional and physical comfort for the elderly are provided: providing sensory comfort, taking into account the activity and preferences of older people, accessibility, plasticity and security of the environment, balance of personal and common spaces, "home design" and a number of others. Modern architectural and design solutions and their therapeutic effect on psychological health of the elderly are considered.

Teenage Mothers and Their Children: Risks and Problems: A Review

1989 ◽  
Vol 34 (6) ◽  
pp. 569-575 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lily Hechtman
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Adolescent Mothers ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Risk Group ◽  
Emotional Problems ◽  
High Risk Group ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health ◽  
Drug And Alcohol Use ◽  
Drug And Alcohol

Adolescent mothers and their offspring are a high risk group broth physically and emotionally. Poverty, malnutrition, complications of pregnancy, emotional problems such as depression, drug and alcohol use, are all risks for the mother. Children are also at greater risk for physical, cognitive and emotional problems. It is therefore important to identify factors which influence outcome on adolescent mothers and their children in order to suggest interventions which will more positively affect the physical and psychological health of this increasing population.

Health and Social Effects of Downsizing: A Review

2002 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 270-287 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lakshmi Bose ◽  
Philip Bohle
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Health ◽  
Health Behaviours ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Survivor Syndrome ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Organisational Level

Extensive organisational downsizing and restructuring has occurred in many countries since the 1980s. The negative consequences for workers forced into unemployment are well recognised. However, a growing body of evidence suggests there are also substantial, though less obvious, negative effects on workers who are retained. These effects may include impaired teamwork and productivity, damaged social networks and diminished social support, negative attitudes to work, elevated work-life conflict, a greater prevalence of negative health behaviours and impaired physical and psychological health. A cluster of behavioural and health effects observed amongst retained workers, described as ‘survivor syndrome’, is characterised by demoralisation, risk aversion, diminished organisational commitment and poorer health. These negative effects may be moderated to some extent by factors such as personality, gender, organisational level and age. A focus on more specific research questions and methodological refinements are likely to enhance future research in this area.

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