scholarly journals Evaluation of lifestyle and quality of life in the elderly: a literature review

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 616-627 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luana Karoline Ferreira ◽  
Juliana Fernandes Filgueiras Meireles ◽  
Maria Elisa Caputo Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Alcohol Intake ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Main Components ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Objective: to analyze Brazilian and non-Brazilian scientific production that considers the relationship between the lifestyle and quality of life of the elderly. Method: an integrative review of literature was performed in the Scopus, PubMed, Virtual Health Library and PsycINFO databases. Four cross-searches were adopted: the English synonyms of the word "elderly" ("Aged", "Aging", "Old age" and "Elderly") with the terms "Quality of life" and "Lifestyle". Results: after the adoption of the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 21 articles were analyzed. Physical activity, diet, body composition, alcohol intake, smoking and social relations were the main components of lifestyle investigated. The studies show that these factors influence the perception of the quality of life of the elderly. In addition to these factors, sociodemographic characteristics, functional capacity, sleep quality and comorbidities are also factors that influence the quality of life of the elderly. Conclusion: interest in the relationship between the lifestyle and quality of life of the elderly has increased in recent years. It was observed that the lifestyle of the elderly has been investigated in several ways, however no qualitative studies were found using the search criteria adopted in this review. As future perspectives, it is hoped that tools for evaluating the lifestyle of the elderly will be developed and qualitative investigations will be carried out in order to obtain a deeper understanding of the specificities that exist in the relationship between the lifestyle and levels of quality of life in old age.

Quality of Life of the Elderly Receiving Old Age Pension in Lesotho

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 371-393 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eltony Mugomeri ◽  
Peter Chatanga ◽  
Ts’ele Khetheng ◽  
Jotham Dhemba
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Old Age ◽  
The Elderly

scholarly journals The Relationship between Anxiety and Depression with Quality of Life among the Elderly with Dementia Living: The Need of Reminiscene Group Therapy in Resident Institutions

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 95-104
Author(s):  
Khadijah Alavi ◽  
Noraini Che’ Sharif ◽  
Ponnusamy Subramaniam
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Group Therapy ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Clinical Psychologist ◽  
Screening Process ◽  
The Relationship

This study aims to identify the relationship between anxiety and depression with quality of life among the elderly with dementia living in institution. This study also propose reminscence group therapy in reducing depression and anxiety among residents in institutions. This cross sectional study was conducted at Rumah Seri Kenangan Cheras. A total of 58 elderly with mild to moderate demensia were selected through a series of screening process by a qualified clinical psychologist. Several instruments has been used including Quality of Life-AD (QoL-AD) Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) to investigate the relationship between anxiety and depression with quality of life among the elderly with dementia. This study shows that there is a negative relationship between the level of anxiety and quality of life among the elderly with dementia. Meanwhile, the relationship between depression and the quality of life of elderly with dementia in RSK Cheras shows that there is a significant relationship. The application of reminiscene group therapy as one of the effective intervention to improve quality of life and reduce anxiety and depression among the elderly with dementia in institution were discussed.

Predominant factors of institutionalization in the elderly: a comparative study between home nursing and community dwelling

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Montes Reula ◽  
Miguel Cañete Lairla ◽  
Jorge Navarro López ◽  
Carmelo Pelegrín Valero ◽  
José Galindo Ortiz de Landázuri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Qualitative Evaluation ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Cognitive State ◽  
Home Nursing ◽  
Content Type

Purpose The purpose of this paper was to detect the most significant factors associated with each living alternative to improve socialization and mental health of the elderly. The measurements included affective evaluation, cognitive assessment, anxiety level, physical functionality, quality of life and social relationships. Individuals in home nursing residences were older and had worse affective status, functionality, cognitive state and quality of life. Social relationships in community people were better than in the institutionalized condition, particularly for less aged people. Design/methodology/approach Comparative descriptive study realized in 200 people older than 70 years in home nursing placement versus community dwelling conditions. Findings Multivariate analysis and logistic regression indicated that greater disability and poorer quality of social relationships were the main factors influencing the institutionalization process. Specifically, the Sociotype Questionnaire appeared as an efficient tool concerning the detection of social isolation effects as well as an acceptable integrator of prosocial information about home nursing placement. Originality/value The Geriatric Sociotype survey has shown usefulness in the evaluation of the social network of elderly people, both from the point of view of assessment and prognosis. In this sense it is considered that one of the main contributions of this study is to have included the qualitative evaluation of social relations, and to observe the differences according to the place of residence.

Double discrimination of elderly women in the media

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 117-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tatjana Milivojević ◽  
Ljiljana Manić ◽  
Nataša Simeunović Bajić
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Gender Inequality ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
The Media ◽  
Lgbt People ◽  
And Gender

The topic of this article is the phenomenon of double, namely cross or additive discrimination against senior women in the media sphere. Many studies and articles are devoted to ageism, discrimination against the elderly and gender inequality as discrimination against women. Rarely and hardly ever in Serbia, research is focused on the topic of gender differences that determine the quality of life in old age. While some believe that gender inequality and stereotypes end with age, which is in itself a basis for discrimination, and that gender differences are equalized, others believe that gender differences are particularly pronounced in old age, especially when considering marginalized elderly populations such as elderly people belonging to the Roma nationality, people with disabilities, LGBT people and HIV-positive people. This article is a comprehensive literature review article. The authors applied theoretical and interpretative methods of research, discursive and critical thematic analysis. The interpretative method is based on the meanings and representation of different aspects of the issue. The main finding of this article is the existence and prevalence of a gap and contradiction between the reality of longer and better quality of life and outdated media representation of old age, especially of elderly women.

scholarly journals Quality of life and its association with work, the Internet, participation in groups and physical activity among the elderly from the EpiFloripa survey, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina State, Brazil

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Larissa Pruner Marques ◽  
Ione Jayce Ceola Schneider ◽  
Eleonora d'Orsi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Santa Catarina ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Total Satisfaction ◽  
Santa Catarina State

Abstract: The study aimed to investigate the association between changes in social relations and physical activity on the quality of life of the elderly in the city of Florianópolis, Santa Catarina state, Brazil. Data on 1,197 elderly from two waves of the population and household survey, EpiFloripa Idoso, were analyzed. Multiple linear regression was performed to estimate association of social change variables and lifestyle on quality of life score (QoL; measured by CASP-16 Brazil, score can range from 0, which represents no QoL to 48, total satisfaction in all domains of CASP). The average QoL score in the sample was 37.6 (95%CI: 37.2; 38.1). The social relations that were associated with positive QoL score were to start to work, to continue to use the Internet, to start participating in religious or lifestyle groups, to remain and to become physically active, and for those who were physically active, but became inactive in the second wave. To remain living with family had a negative effect on QoL score for the elderly. Some changes in social relations had a positive effect on QoL, and results reaffirmed the importance of physical activity to healthy aging, since to pursue it in some of the waves was better than to remain inactive.

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