Planning dental services for an ageing population

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 100-103
Author(s):  
Eric Rooney
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Older People ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Ageing Population ◽  
Dental Services ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
The Future ◽  
Dental Professionals

Older people are living longer, keeping their teeth for longer but increasingly facing diseases associated with ageing, including dementia. The ability of older people to maintain good oral health, and the ability of dental professionals to maintain their heavily restored dentitions, presents a challenge in planning services for the future. There needs to be a focus on personal prevention for those who will move into old age over the next 20 years. We must also develop services which address the complexity of delivering professional prevention and treatment to those who need to be supported in their later years.

scholarly journals Utilisation of Dental Services of Older People in Australia: An Economic Explanatory Model Based on Cost and Geographic Location

Geriatrics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 102
Author(s):  
Wisam Kamil ◽  
Estie Kruger ◽  
Marc Tennant
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Older People ◽  
Cost Model ◽  
Geographic Location ◽  
Dental Service ◽  
Service Utilisation ◽  
Ageing Population ◽  
Dental Services ◽  
Australian Census ◽  
Natural Dentition

The increased percentage of older people retaining their natural dentition was associated with a burden of poor oral health and increased service demands. This study analyses the dental service utilisation of the ageing population in Australia and develops a modelled cost design that estimates the dental expenditure required to cover dental services for the aged population. Using the Australian Census of Population and Housing, ageing population and socioeconomic data were mapped to geographic boundaries and integrated with dental service provision data to estimate a model for the utilisation of dental services. The estimated financial cost of dental services was calculated based on the mean fees as per the Australian Dental Association’s Dental Fees Survey. The utilisation of the services varied considerably across the states and also by type of service, with limited numbers using periodontic services. However, there was an increase in cost for replacement and restorative services (5020 million AUD), most evident in the socioeconomic deprivation areas. In addition, the average dental services utilisation cost increased noticeably in the lower socioeconomic deciles of all regions outside major cities. The geographic maldistribution of older people significantly affects the utilisation of dental services, especially among disadvantaged communities. A predicted cost model of 6385 million AUD would cover the oral health needs of older Australians.

scholarly journals Relational aspects of meaning in life among older people – a group-interview gerontechnology study

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Suvi-Maria Saarelainen ◽  
Anna Mäki-Petäjä-Leinonen ◽  
Reino Pöyhiä
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Meaning In Life ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Discussion Groups ◽  
Group Interview ◽  
Ageing Population ◽  
Support Autonomy ◽  
Technological Means ◽  
Meaningful Relationships

Abstract Earlier studies show that experiencing life as meaningful in old age promotes holistic wellbeing and health among older people. As more and more people are living with reduced capacities in their own homes, there is an urgent need to find new ways of promoting holistic wellbeing of the ageing population. Analysing data gathered from existential discussion groups on Service TV (STV), we show how strongly relationality and meaning in life are intertwined for older people. Our findings indicate that respect and support for the autonomy of older people is very important: in order to continue living at home, and prepare for a future with reduced capacities, they need family members for support. Autonomy of ageing becomes relational as choices and wishes are negotiated with family members. Relationships also contribute to loss of meaning. When older people felt that they were not close enough to their family, longed for friends of the same age, were bereaved or widowed, the relational gap caused a violation of meaning. In contrast, participation and activities with peers brought deep joy and connectedness to the lives of the participants. STV provided a new channel for participants to find and form meaningful relationships. Therefore, it is concluded that relationality can be supported by technological means of care.

Designing clinical networks to manage the oral health of older people

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 118-122
Author(s):  
Vanita Brookes
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Older People ◽  
Total Population ◽  
Ageing Population ◽  
Clinical Networks ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Older Citizens

The UK has an ageing population. The population of older people is increasing in both absolute and relative terms, with older people forming a larger proportion of the population. In 1984, 15% of the population was over 65. By 2034 this will increase to 23%. Between 2009 and 2034 the number of people over the age of 85 is projected to more than double, accounting for 5% of the total population by that time.1 Dental clinical networks can, and no doubt will, play a major role in caring for our older citizens.

scholarly journals Personality disorder in older people: how common is it and what can be done?

2008 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aparna Mordekar ◽  
Sean A. Spence
Keyword(s):  
Personality Disorder ◽  
Older People ◽  
Personality Disorders ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Systematic Study ◽  
Recent Literature ◽  
Ageing Population ◽  
Axis Ii ◽  
Qualitative Review ◽  
Personality Changes

There has been little systematic study of personality disorders in older people (65 years of age and above). However, with an ageing population worldwide we should expect to find increased numbers of people with Axis II disorders surviving into old age. We undertook a qualitative review of the recent literature concerning personality changes and disorders in older people, their prevalence and possible amelioration.

scholarly journals EDUCATOR COMPETENCIES OF PRE-SENIOR PREPARATION

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-54
Author(s):  
Michal Koricina
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Adult Educators ◽  
Active Ageing ◽  
Adult Educator ◽  
Relational Competence ◽  
The Future ◽  
Paper Author

Pre-Senior Education will be one of the main pillars of active ageing policy in the future. Requirements on adult educators, lecturers, trainers of older people, grow. In the paper author presents theoretical starting points of competencies of educator of pre-senior preparation, deals with general competencies defined in Slovak national documents and indicates specific requirements on older adult educator. He also talk about aspects as relational competence and charizma of lecturer which are important elements of quality of educational event. The article is the output of author within the project VEGA no.1/0001/18 called Preparation for ageing and old age – possibilities of andragogical intervention.

scholarly journals Psychotherapy and old age psychiatry

1999 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 149-153 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane Garner
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Older Patients ◽  
Psychological Intervention ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Emotional Life ◽  
The Future ◽  
Old Age Psychiatry

Aims and MethodsThis report was prepared as the basis for wider consultation within the Old Age Faculty and the College. Some literature and practice is reviewed and practical suggestions made for the future in this area.ResultsAlthough older patients are less likely to be refused for psychological intervention attitudes are slowly changing.Clinical implicationsThe clinical implications of this development include a greater consideration of the unique emotional life of each of our patients and an improved understanding of our reluctance to engage in psychotherapeutic work with older people.

scholarly journals Sustainable Adaptation of New Technology — The Case of Humanoids Used for the Care of Older Adults

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanna Ejdys ◽  
Katarzyna Halicka
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Research Policy ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Ageing Population ◽  
Demographic Challenges ◽  
The Future ◽  
Technological Impact

The processes of an ageing population are becoming a challenge in the context of social, technological, and research policy. Also, according to the perspective 2080, Poland belongs to the group of counties with the prognosticated number of citizens over 65 to account for one-third of the population. Different strategies aimed at dealing with the mentioned demographic challenges include widespread use of humanoids in care for older people. As the research of such nature was the first in Poland, this article aimed to identify the factors and their interlinks that determine the attitude and the future use of humanoids by older people of the Polish society. Based on the specific attributes of humanoid technology, the model hypothesises that an attitude to technology can be directly predicted by four perceived technology attributes, namely an impact on the quality of life, technological impact, ethical and social problems, while user attitude towards humanoid technology is predicted to have an indirect influence on the future intention of use. A survey method was used to collect research data. An electronic questionnaire was used to conduct confidential interviews. Finally, 643 filled questionnaires were received.  Results received via a regression analysis confirmed that the most important factor influencing human attitudes was a positive social impact achieved using humanoids in the care of lonely people and improving the safety of older people. Another important factor was a technological impact from the use of humanoids performing functions desired by respondents. The technology in question could be useful for reminding older people about taking medication, informing family members about the health condition of their older people and calling for help on their behalf.

Changes in the Balance between Dentists, Patients and Funders in the NHS and their Consequences

2008 ◽  
Vol os15 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wayne Richards ◽  
Tony Gear
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
National Health Service ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Health Services ◽  
National Health ◽  
Professional Culture ◽  
Dental Services ◽  
England And Wales ◽  
The Future ◽  
Oral Health Services

This paper explores aspects of professional culture in dentistry that may impact on the delivery of equitable dental services in the future. After 2009, commissioners will have to ration National Health Service budgets for health services and dentistry will compete with other services. Therefore, the delivery of equitable oral health services may be an advantage in the case for dentistry and subsequent funding. We report our opinions on the changes currently occurring in dentistry in England and Wales, based on the evidence available to us from the literature, and consider the risks and opportunities that have arisen.

scholarly journals Technology and old age in Japan

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-30
Author(s):  
Yasuyuki Gondo
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Successful Aging ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Technological Revolution ◽  
Innovative Technologies ◽  
Aging Society ◽  
Business Opportunities ◽  
The Future ◽  
New Business

Abstract. The population of older people has been increasing in the last few decades in Japan. This larger demographical shift provided new business opportunities to companies. Innovative technologies and services for older people have been developing. Some of these are already at work; further technological revolution seems to promise “successful” aging for the future super-aging society. This report provides an overview of technologies currently applied with older people and introduces some examples of new technologies developing in Japan.

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