scholarly journals Silver Economy in Romania. Érmellék Case Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-98
Author(s):  
Katalin Gál ◽  
Rita Pásztor
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Active Aging ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Aging Index ◽  
The Individual

After the regime change in Romania significant changes in the structure of the population can also be observed, one aspect of which is aging. Our research examines the Romanian aspects of the silver economy on the example of Érmellék micro region. The studied North Bihor area is a disadvantaged micro-region where the social and economic changes of the last 30 years have not brought an easier life. These social changes can be seen in ethnic change, aging, the feminization of aging, and low educational attainment. According to economic indicators, people living here are characterized by low income and commuting lifestyle for working purposes. Accession to the European Union is mostly reflected in the increase in the number of border crossings points and cross-border labor force migration in this region. Thus, our research concerns the examination of the situation of the aging and elderly generation in Érmellék along the measures and services of the silver economy. After defining the concept of the silver economy and presenting the dimensions of the Active Aging Index, an analysis of the empirical data follows. Our study interprets the silver economy as a set of economic opportunities that address both the public and consumer expenditures associated with an aging population and the specific needs of the population over 50 years. During the data processing, through qualitative approach of the elderly population quality of life, we sought the answer to the question of the extent to which the silver economy, or some of its dimensions, can be accessed in Érmellék. In our study, we integrated the analysis of information from focus group interviews, professional and in-depth interviews in the framework of the exploratory research into the dimensions provided by the Active Aging Index. Along with the applied analytical logic, the presentation of the individual dimensions was supplemented with the processing of qualitative empirical material in addition to the secondary data, so we could get to know the conditions of active aging in Érmellék and the possibilities of the regional silver economy. Keywords: silver economy, active aging, quality of life of the elderly, social care, employment of the elderly, social participation of the elderly

scholarly journals The concept of quality of life in dementia in the different stages of the disease

2005 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 353-370 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teake P. Ettema ◽  
Rose-Marie Dröes ◽  
Jacomine de Lange ◽  
Marcel E. Ooms ◽  
Gideon J. Mellenbergh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Multidimensional Evaluation ◽  
Specific Concept ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Individual

In order to conceptually define quality of life (QOL) in dementia, the literature on QOL in the elderly population, in chronic disease and in dementia was studied. Dementia is a progressive, age-related, chronic condition and to avoid omissions within the dementia-specific concept of QOL, a broad orientation was the preferred approach in this literature study. Adaptation is a major outcome in studies investigating interventions aimed at improving QOL in chronic conditions, but to date, it has not been used in the definition of QOL. It is argued that adaptation is an important indication of QOL in people with chronic diseases and therefore also in dementia. Some crucial issues in assessing dementia-related QOL that are relevant to clarify the continuing debate on whether QOL, particularly in dementia, can be measured at all, are discussed. Then the following conceptual definition is offered: dementia-specific QOL is the multidimensional evaluation of the person–environment system of the individual, in terms of adaptation to the perceived consequences of the dementia.

scholarly journals Analiza porównawcza jakości życia seniorów w wybranych krajach Unii Europejskiej

Ekonomia ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 85-93
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Sawicz
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
European Union ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Economic Aspect ◽  
The Other ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Economic Nature

Comparative ana lysis of the quality of life of seniors in selected countries of the European UnionFor more than twenty years, the number of elderly people in Europe has been increasing. This process is called “the graying of the continent”. The aging of societies raises many problems of a medical, social and economic nature. On the other hand, the increase in the quality of life of seniors caused less spending on medical and social care.The article attempts to analyze the quality of life of seniors in selected countries of the European Union. The level of quality of life was examined in economic aspect. Particular attention is paid to the health of the population in selected EU country and the level of poverty. The article indicates countries with the highest quality of life of the elderly and countries in which the quality of life of seniors is low.

GAMBARAN KUALITAS HIDUP LANSIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nuram Mubina
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Natural Process ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Elderly Individuals ◽  
Important Concern ◽  
The Gift ◽  
The Individual

This study aims to determine the quality of life of the elderly. The elderly have serious problems in the physical, mental, and social areas. This problem is closely related to life expectancy and quality of life of the individual. The quality of life of the elderly should be an important concern for health professionals because it can be a reference for the success of an action, intervention, or therapy. The aging process is a natural process that can not be prevented and is a natural thing experienced by people who are given the gift of long life, where everyone hopes to live a calm and peaceful life. The purpose of this study is to understand the quality of life of the elderly in Karawang. The subjects of this study were five elderly people. Determination of research subjects is done by purposive technique. Data mining was carried out through in-depth observations and interviews which resulted in the conclusion that the five elderly individuals experienced the most severe problems in the declining physical condition. The condition then affects the psychological condition and social interaction it has   Keywords: Quality of Life, Elderly.   Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran kualitas hidup lansia. Lansia memiliki masalah serius pada area fisik, mental, dan sosial. Masalah tersebut berkaitan erat dengan harapan hidup dan kualitas hidup individunya. Kualitas hidup lansia seharusnya menjadi perhatian penting bagi para profesional kesehatan karena dapat menjadi acuan keberhasilan dari suatu tindakan, intervensi, atau terapi. Proses penuaan merupakan suatu proses alami yang tidak dapat dicegah dan merupakan hal yang wajar dialami oleh orang yang diberi karunia umur panjang, dimana semua orang berharap akan menjalani hidup dengan tenang dan damai. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk memahami kualitas hidup lansia di Karawang. Subjek penelitian ini berjumlah lima orang lanjut usia. Penentuan subjek penelitian dilakukan dengan teknik purposive. Penggalian data dilakukan melalui observasi dan wawancara mendalam yang menghasilkan kesimpulan bahwa kelima individu lansia mengalami permasalahan paling berat pada kondisi fisik yang telah menurun. Kondisi tersebut kemudian berpengaruh pada kondisi psikologis dan interaksi sosial yang dimilikinya   Kata Kunci: Kualitas Hidup, Lansia

scholarly journals Oral health conditions and quality of life of elderly users of the Unified National Health System

2014 ◽  
Vol 62 (4) ◽  
pp. 389-394 ◽  
Author(s):  
Soraya Fernandes MESTRINER ◽  
Aline dos Santos Queiroz de ALMEIDA ◽  
Luana Pinho de MESQUITA ◽  
Alexandre Fávero BULGARELLI ◽  
Wilson MESTRINER JUNIOR
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health System ◽  
National Health System ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Cross Sectional

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to analyze the oral health status and socio-economic conditions of the elderly, which are users of the Brazilian Unified Public Health System (SUS) and its relationship to a subjective indicator of impacts of oral conditions on quality of life (Oral Health Impact Profile OHIP-14). METHODS: It is a descriptive cross-sectional exploratory study developed in the second semester of 2011. The sample consisted of 76 elderly (65-74 years old) users of the public dental service at the Dental Specialties Center at the Faculty of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, Brazil. The methodological strategy adopted for data collection was the structured interview and secondary data were obtained from medical records and reports. To perform the statistical analysis it was used an exploratory analysis of multivariate data by means of STATA Software. RESULTS: The frequencies of the dimensions of the OHIP-14 with the greatest impact were pain (13.16%) and psychological distress (14.47%). The low impact association was represented by social disability (71%) and social disadvantage (63%). The gender, type of housing, necessity and prosthesis wearing were not associated with measures of quality of life related to oral health. It was observed a good correlation between the perception (r = 0.542, p <0.001), a moderate association between higher income (r = 0.28, p <0.01) and the scores of the OHIP. CONCLUSION: It was concluded that the elderly which reported good self-perception of oral health and good income have expressed the perception that oral health reflects a good impact on quality of life.

scholarly journals Evaluation Of The Elderly On Oral Health In The Basic Attention

10.3823/2338 ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carmem Silvia Laureano Dalle Piagge ◽  
Karoline De Lima Alves ◽  
Luípa Michele Silva ◽  
Adriana Maria Moreira Alexandre ◽  
Mariana De Lacerda Siqueira Brasileiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Assessment ◽  
Family Health ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Psychological Pain ◽  
Assessment Index ◽  
The Face ◽  
The Individual

Background: For aging healthy, the prevention and maintenance of oral health is essential in the general health of the individual. Objective: Thus, we sought to evaluate the elderly's perception of themselves, associating this information with their reported quality of life. Methods: This is an exploratory descriptive study with a quantitative approach. It was held in the Family Health Units in the city of João Pessoa-Paraiba-Brazil, in 2015. The Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index questionnaire was used to assess the Socio Dental Indicator. Results: Were 258 elderly, mostly female, married, who perceive their oral health positively, although they report having suffered limitations, being them physical, psychological, pain or discomfort. Conclusion: In the face of the evidence, measures are suggested to minimize the gaps, adopting more public policies aimed at the health of the elderly. These measures will ensure better conditions of service and development of projects with the aim of providing ageing with quality of life, to this age group. The results of this study may contribute to educational actions aimed at improving the care of the elderly.

scholarly journals THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF STUDENTS WHO STUDY IN UKRAINE AND POLAND

2017 ◽  
pp. 5-11
Author(s):  
Olga Andriychuk ◽  
Vasyl Pantik ◽  
Volodymyr Kovalchuk ◽  
Serhii Savchuk
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
European Union ◽  
Development Strategy ◽  
Substantial Improvement ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
Main Components ◽  
The Individual

The current relevance of the research. The study of the quality of life is a core issue both at the scientists’ level and the level of government workers in the world. The main goal is not only to extend lifetime, but to improve its quality too. Ukraine’s desire to enter the European Community and the European Union is impossible without substantial improvement of the quality of life. However, the quality of life depends on the quality of labor potential, and hence on the prospects for the development of the country. Since the 70s of the XXth century, the state of the quality of life has begun to attract the attention of many researchers and practitioners in various fields of researches. The Council of the European Union adopted a development strategy in 2010 – ‘Europe 2020: A Strategy for smart, stable and inclusive growth’ based on the analysis of monitoring the quality of life of the European Union. The aim was to study the students’ components of the quality of life, depending on the place of study (countries) and the origin (nationality). Methods: synthesis and analysis of the current scientific and methodological studies on self-assessment of the quality of life using the SF-36 questionnaire and the methods of mathematical statistics. Results. Analyzing the students’ answers, we revealed the regularity among indicators of the physical and mental (psychological) components of the quality of life and the sex of the respondents, the year of study, self-evaluation of their study achievements, conditions of life. Besides, the main components that play the leading roles in shaping the overall picture of the quality of life and those that reduce the quality of students’ lives were found out. Due to the analysis of the correlations between indicators of the physical and mental (psychological) components of the quality of life, the interdependent components that form the basis of the students’ quality of life were highlighted. Conclusions. The study makes it possible to compare both the generalized results of the quality of the Ukrainian and Polish students’ lives and the individual components that form the physica l and mental (psychological) basis for the quality of life.

scholarly journals Cultural Consumption as a Trait of a Sustainable Lifestyle: Evidence from the European Union

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 125
Author(s):  
Călin Vegheș
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
European Union ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Cultural Consumption ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Cultural Goods ◽  
Sustainable Lifestyle

At a first sight, the consumption of cultural goods, services, events, and activities is expected to improve significantly the individual's wellbeing and quality of life and, reciprocally, overall good quality of life should stimulate the cultural access, participation, and consumption. First evidence that things could stay differently comes from the European Union where, paradoxically, the relatively high overall quality of life does not correspond to a similar level of cultural access, participation, and consumption. Are there significant connections between the consumption of cultural goods, services, events, and activities and the overall quality of life? Does cultural consumption contribute to a sound improvement of the individual's quality of life? May cultural consumption be defined as a trait of a sustainable lifestyle? These are the main questions this paper aims to answer based on the secondary data regarding cultural access, participation, and consumption, and quality of life at the level of the European Union. Keywords: Cultural consumption, quality of life, sustainable development

scholarly journals Nursing care to systemic arterial hypertension patients assisted by the e-sus program from the patient's perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 477-488
Author(s):  
Bruna Santos Da Silva ◽  
Janayna Araújo Viana ◽  
Anna Maria Valadares Araújo ◽  
Tessy Dias De Araujo ◽  
Ana Maria da Costa Teixeira Carneiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Arterial Hypertension ◽  
Nursing Care ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Antihypertensive Medications ◽  
Systemic Arterial Hypertension ◽  
Patient’S Perspective ◽  
New Strategies

General objective: To know the nursing care provided to systemic arterial hypertension patients assisted by the e-sus program from the patient's perspective. Methodology: Exploratory research with a quantitative approach. A form was used as an instrument, applied through home visits to 50 elderly people in March 2020. CEP approval opinion no. 3,534,141, on August 27, 2019. Results and Discussion: It was found in the research that 60% of the elderly were between 60 and 75 years old, 70% were female and 60% were illiterate. Regarding quality of life, 64% of the elderly reported physical inactivity, 78% were obese or overweight, and 54% reported having another pathology. In addition, 60% reported not participating in educational activities, hindering health promotion and prevention. As for the use of antihypertensive medications, 94% of the users informed that they were taking them, and 45.3% cited the verification of BP as care taken by the team. Conclusion: Therefore, it becomes relevant the implementation of new strategies and the improvement in the approaches already used by professionals, aiming at a quality of life for the elderly.

scholarly journals La universidad, educadora permanente: el aula abierta de mayores = The University, Permanet Educator: The Elderly’s Open Room

2018 ◽  
pp. 31
Author(s):  
Pilar Moreno-Crespo ◽  
Esther Prieto-Jiménez ◽  
Mª Victoria Pérez-de-Guzmán
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older People ◽  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
Intergenerational Relationships ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Active Aging ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
The University

Resumen: El objetivo de este artículo es ofrecer una introducción sobre el proceso de envejecimiento, aclarar las diversas concepciones y teorías desde las que podemos abordar el análisis del envejecimiento, estudiar los conceptos de calidad de vida y envejecimiento activo, así como la relación que se mantiene entre calidad de vida, envejecimiento activo y educación permanente. En este sentido profundizamos en los programas universitarios para personas mayores como ejemplo práctico de intervención socioeducativa orientada al envejecimiento activo. Igualmente analizamos el caso concreto del Aula Abierta de Mayores de la Universidad Pablo de Olavide. Dicho programa consta de la versatilidad suficiente para adaptarse a las necesidades socioeducativas de los adultos mayores que son protagonistas de su propio aprendizaje. Se crean espacios de aprendizaje y vivencias, que propician las relaciones intergeneracionales.Abstract: The objective of this article is to offer an introduction about the aging process, to clarify the different conceptions, theories and ages from which we can approach the analysis of aging, to study the concepts of quality of life and active aging, as well as the relation that is maintained between quality of life, active aging and lifelong learning. In this sense, we deepen the university programs for older people as a practical example of socio-educational intervention oriented to active aging. We also analyze the specific case of the Elderly’s Open Room of the Pablo de Olavide University. This program has the versatility enough to adapt to the socio-educational needs of the elderly who are protagonists of their own learning. They create spaces of learning and experiences, which foster intergenerational relationships.

Urinary Incontinence

2000 ◽  
Vol 34 (5) ◽  
pp. 646-655 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie A Couture ◽  
Luc Valiquette
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Economic Burden ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Minor Component ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Comprehensive Overview ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
The Individual

BACKGROUND: One of the more prevalent conditions associated with aging is urinary incontinence (UI), which may affect up to 55% of women and 34% of men older than 65 years. As a result of increasing longevity in developed nations, the proportion of UI-susceptible individuals continues to grow, presenting clinical and economic challenges to healthcare providers. OBJECTIVE: To assist the clinician in making informed decisions regarding UI, provide information on the wider ramifications of the disease, and provide a comprehensive overview of the condition. DATA SOURCES: MEDLINE (1966–December 1998) was searched for relevant publications using the following search terms: UI, UI in the elderly, treatment of UI, oxybutynin, flavoxate, vasopressin, quality of life in UI, and economic impact of UI. DATA SYNTHESIS: Key articles relating to the etiology, diagnosis, classification, economic burden, quality of life, and treatment of UI were retrieved, and this information formed the basis of the review. CONCLUSIONS: Although UI can be controlled relatively well with existing therapies, only about 50% of affected patients may actually seek care. There are a variety of therapeutic options available for the treatment of UI, although pharmacologic intervention is presently a relatively minor component of overall care; this suggests that effective drug therapy might play a more significant role in the future. The economic burden associated with the care of the incontinent patient is substantial, and in the US the direct medical cost of the disease was estimated at $25.5 billion in 1995. The disease also has a large impact on the individual UI patient, negatively affecting many parameters normally associated with a tolerable health-related quality of life.

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