scholarly journals Effects of musical improvisation as a cognitive and motor intervention for the elderly

2021 ◽  
Vol 38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcelo Rabello dos SANTOS ◽  
Monique Siebra KRUG ◽  
Michel Rasche BRANDÃO ◽  
Victória Silva de LEON ◽  
Júlia Cenci MARTINOTTO ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Randomized Study ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Clock Drawing Test ◽  
Healthy Elderly ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Trail Making ◽  
Musical Improvisation ◽  
Motor Effects ◽  
Healthy Elderly People

Abstract Music has been debated as a positive factor for the health of elderly people. In a randomized study, the researchers compared an intervention based on percussion and musical improvisation with a choir activity. The objective was to investigate whether improvisation would influence the executive functioning and motor skills of healthy elderly people. A set of instruments for psychological and motor assessment was used before and after the procedure. Differences were found in the performance of the participants of the improvisation group in the Clock Drawing Test suggesting possible gains in executive function. There were gains, regardless of the group, in part A of the Trail Making Test, which indicates a sustained attention. No evidence of motor effects was found in this study. The results suggest that musical activities can contribute to the prevention of cognitive decline caused by aging.

scholarly journals Effects of Balance Shoes on Balance and Postural Stability in the Elderly: A Crossover, Controlled, Randomized Single-Blind Study

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 179
Author(s):  
Nicolas Amiez ◽  
Carole Cometti ◽  
Éric Mouillon ◽  
Marie José Teisseire ◽  
Pascal Chenut ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Postural Stability ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Risk Of Falling ◽  
Limits Of Stability ◽  
Healthy Elderly ◽  
Falling Risk ◽  
Familiarization Period ◽  
Healthy Elderly People ◽  
Single Blind

The risk of falling increases with age. Individuals wearing unadapted shoes present an aggravating risk factor. The objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness of specifically designed balance shoes on balance and postural stability in healthy elderly people compared to that of their usual shoes. In total, 21 healthy individuals aged 65–84 years (76.0 ± 8.0 years) performed balance tests (bipedal with open or closed eyes, unipedal with open eyes, limits of stability, and step cadence) while wearing their (i) personal shoes or (ii) balance shoes (Axis Comfort Development©). Three test sessions were conducted with personal and balance shoes. The first served as the baseline, and the other two were performed after a familiarization period of several days with the personal or balance shoes. The perception of balance shoe efficiency was documented using a questionnaire. The balance shoes significantly improved bipedal balance with closed eyes. Moreover, the familiarization period significantly improved unipedal balance with open eyes. Most subjects felt safer and stabler using balance shoes. The investigated specifically designed balance shoes were effective in elderly individuals in improving postural balance compared to personal shoes. The balance shoes could, therefore, reduce the falling risk in healthy elderly people.

scholarly journals Pendidikan Kesehatan Pencegahan Stroke dan Asam Urat pada Lanjut Usia

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 167
Author(s):  
Ariyanto Ariyanto ◽  
Tina Yuli Fatmawati
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Healthy Lifestyles ◽  
Healthy Elderly ◽  
Economic Progress ◽  
Healthy Elderly People ◽  
Survey Approach

Along with economic progress, environmental improvement and advancement of science and technology, especially in health sciences, health promotion, disease prevention and health services have resulted in increased life expectancy for humans. Our society now sees the elderly as people who are less productive, less attractive, less energetic, easy to forget, therefore to realize healthy, productive elderly people at dusk, efforts are needed, one of which is by improving healthy lifestyles. Survey conducted by the Team, The number of elderly people in Posyandu is 79 people. There are only 2 active Posyandu cadres active, the elderly rarely visit the Posyandu, and the lack of knowledge on how to cope with problems related to elderly diseases, such as gout, stroke. Therefore it is necessary to hold counseling for the Elderly to better understand about health problems in the elderly and be more active in participating in the Posyandu for the elderly so that "Healthy Elderly People in Old Age" is realized. This activity was done in May-June 2019 at the elderly in the homes of residents of RT 11 Kelurahan Kenali Asam Bawah, with the service method using a survey approach, lecture, discussion, demonstration / simulation. The results obtained by the Posyandu officers are active and able to identify the elderly and health problems of the elderly and recognize and understand frequent diseases such as gout and stroke

scholarly journals Stereotypes, stereotype threat and ageing: implications for the understanding and treatment of people with Alzheimer's disease

2008 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 103-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
JANE M. SCHOLL ◽  
STEVEN R. SABAT
Keyword(s):  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Stereotype Threat ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Negative Stereotypes ◽  
Healthy Elderly ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Healthy Elderly People

ABSTRACTOver the past 15 years, a growing body of research has shown that people with Alzheimer's disease (AD) are affected not only by brain neuropathology but also by their reactions to its effects, by the environments in which they live, and by how they are treated by others. Nevertheless, three relatively neglected social influences on people with AD remain to be examined: negative stereotyping, negative self-stereotyping and stereotype threat. Numerous studies reviewed in this paper indicate that: (1) negative self-stereotypes at conscious and unconscious levels can have adverse effects on the performance of healthy elderly people on tasks demanding explicit memory (recall in particular), and (2) the mere threat of being stereotyped negatively can have adverse effects on the performance of healthy elderly people on tasks including those involving memory. In this paper, we discuss the relevance of these phenomena for our understanding and treatment of people with AD who are exposed to negative stereotypes about old age and about AD before and after they are diagnosed. There is evidence to suggest that these influences may have significant effects on people with AD. The paper concludes with recommendations for best practice in the treatment of people with AD in the light of the most apparent effects of negative self-stereotyping and stereotype threat. These include advocacy for an approach that involves aspects of counselling.

The quadriceps strength of healthy elderly people remeasured after eight years

1993 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolyn A. Greig ◽  
Jose Botella ◽  
Archie Young
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Quadriceps Strength ◽  
Healthy Elderly ◽  
Healthy Elderly People

scholarly journals Biomarkers of Inflammation and Malnutrition Associated with Early Death in Healthy Elderly People

2008 ◽  
Vol 56 (5) ◽  
pp. 840-846 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabelle Carriere ◽  
Anne-Marie Dupuy ◽  
Annie Lacroux ◽  
Jean-Paul Cristol ◽  
Cécile Delcourt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Early Death ◽  
Healthy Elderly ◽  
Healthy Elderly People

scholarly journals A novel telerehabilitation with educational program for caregivers using telelecture is a feasible procedure for fall prevention in elderly people – A pilot study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kentaro Moriichi ◽  
Mikihiro Fujiya ◽  
Takanori Ro ◽  
Tetsuo Ota ◽  
Hitomi Nishimiya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Fall Prevention ◽  
Educational Program ◽  
Medical Information ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Telemedicine System ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Clinical Trials Registry

Abstract Background: The importance of fall prevention rehabilitations has been well recognized. Recently, telerehabilitation was developed, however, there have been no reports on the use of telerehabilitation with direct support from specialists for fall prevention among the elderly. We herein reported telerehabilitation by carers educated by our novel educational program.Methods: Nine elderly people in two nursing homes were enrolled using our original criteria. Carers are educated with our educational program using telelecture system. Telerehabilitation was performed by carers following the instruction from rehabilitation specialists in Asahikawa Medical University using the telemedicine system every 2-4 weeks for three months. Carers were assessed with our original questionnaire before and after the telelecture. Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Timed Up & Go test (TUG test), Hand-held dynamometer (HHD) and Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) were assessed before and after telerehabilitation.Results: The average number of times to perform telerehabilitation in all institutes was 4.7. Levels of understanding of carers were significantly increased after the telelecture. No adverse event occurred during the study period. Median BBSs before and three months after telerehabilitation were 43 and 49, respectively. Those of TUG test, right and left HHD and MMSE were 17.89 and 18.53, 7.95 and 11.55, 9.85 and 13.20, and 16 and 19, respectively. All results were improved after telerehabilitation.Conclusions: Our telerehabilitation program exhibited significant effects in elderly people as well as levels of understanding rehabilitation of caregivers in the facilities for the elderly people safely.Trial registration: University Hospital Medical Information Network Clinical Trials Registry（UMIN-CTR）UMIN000041439, August 17th, 2020

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