Capacidade cognitiva, estilo e qualidade de vida dos idosos: estudo transversal

Aim: to verify the cognitive ability, style and quality of life of elderly primary care users. Method: a cross-sectional, correlational, analytical and descriptive study with a quantitative approach. A total of 252 semi-structured questionnaires were applied to the urban elderly, containing sociodemographic information, cognitive ability assessment and questions regarding style and quality of life. Result: there was a predominance of females with low schooling, presence of cognitive decline in 68.25% (n=172) of the elderly and a significant association between the Health Units (p=0,0351). Discussion: it should be pointed out that elderly people who do not present a decline have a better score in the nutrition component, this data emphasizes that maintaining good eating habits positively influences cognitive ability. Conclusion: the interviewees are young elderly with cognitive decline. Emphasis is given to the importance of nurses acting as health promoters, favoring active aging.

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PENGARUH DUKUNGAN SOSIAL KELUARGA TERHADAP KUALITAS HIDUP DAN KESEJAHTERAAN LANSIA

JKKP (Jurnal Kesejahteraan Keluarga dan Pendidikan) ◽

10.21009/jkkp.051.01 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

Mulyati Mulyati ◽

Rasha Rasha ◽

Kenty Martiatuti

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Social Support ◽

Well Being ◽

The Elderly ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Urban Elderly ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Purposive Sampling

This study aims to determine the influence of social support on the quality of life and welfare of the elderly living with families residing in the Urban and Sub Urban areas. This study was conducted for 3 months starting from July until September 2017. The research method is cross sectional study. This research was conducted in East Jakarta area. The research location was chosen by purposive sampling based on data from local health office. The data collection time will be conducted from July-September 2017 using WHOQOL-BREF for live, Smet and Sarafino quality measurements for the measurement of social support and SWLS Ed Diener for measuring well-being. The results showed no significant differences in quality of life and social support in urban and sub-urban elderly. But there are differencesin the dimensions of social support and information support. There is a correlation between quality of life, social support and the well-being of the elderly. Positive relationship between the quality of life and welfare where the better the quality of life the better the welfare of the elderly. The quality of life and well-being is influenced by the support of awards and support of the instrument. Keyword : elderly, social support, the quality of life, welfare Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh dukungan social terhadap kualitas hidup dan kesejahteraan lansia yang tinggal dengan keluarga yang berada di daerah Urban dan Sub Urban. Penelitian ini dilakukan selama 3 bulan terhitung mulai bulan juli sampai septembertahun 2017 dengan obyek penelitin lansia yang tinggal dengan keluarga dan lansia yang tinggal di panti werda. Metode penelitian adalah cross sectional study. Penelitian ini dilakukan di wilayah Jakarta Timur Pemilihan lokasi penelitian dilakukan secara Purposive Sampling berdasarkan data dari Dinas Kesehatan setempat. Waktu pengambilan data akan dilakukan pada bulan Juli-September 2017 menggunakan WHOQOL- BREF untuk pengukuran kualtas hidup, Smet dan Sarafino untuk pengukuran dukungan social dan SWLS Ed Diener untuk mengukur kesejahteraan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan tidak terdapat perbedaan yang nyata pada kualitas hidup dan dukungan sosial pada lansia urban dan sub urban . Tetapi terdapat perbedaan pada dimensi dukungan sosial dan dukungan informasi.Terdapat korelasi antara kualitas hidup, dukungan sosial dan kesejahteraan lansia. Hubungan yang positif antara kualitas hidup dengan kesejahteraan dimana semakin baik kualitas hidup maka semakin baik kesejahteraan lansia.Kualitas hidup dan kesejahteraan dipengaruhi oleh dukungan penghargaan dan dukungan instrumen. Kata kunci : Lansia, Dukungan Sosial, Kualitas Hidup, Kesejahteraan References Biro Hukum Departemen Sosial. 1998. Undang-Undang Republik Indonesia Nomor 13 Tahun 1998 Tentang Kesejahteraan Lanjut Usia. Jakarta: Departemen Sosial.BPS. 2000. Statistika Indonesia (Statistical Year Book of Indonesia). BPS,Jakarta.Central Bureau of Statistics (Indonesia). 1993. Population of Indonesia, Result of the 1990 Population Census. Jakarta: Biro Pusat Statistik.Cutrona. 1996. Social support in couple: Marriage as a resources in time of stress. California: Sage Publication. IncCutrona C.E & Russel D.w. 1994. Type of social support and specific stress : Toward a theory of optimal matching. In B.R Sarason, I G. Sarason & G.R. Pierce (Eds), Social support : an international view (pp. 319-366). New York : WileyFelton Bj, Berry C. 1992. Psychology and Aging Do The Source Of Urban Elderly Social support, Determine its Psychological Consequance. Journal Of Pernonality and Social Psychology. Vol 7. 89-87Hardywinoto, Setiabudhi. 2005. Panduan Gerontologi ; Tinjauan dari Berbagai Aspek. Jakarta. PT Gramedia Pustaka UtamaJauhari M. 2003. Status Gizi, Kesehatan dan Kondisi Mental Lansia di Panti Sosial Tresna Werdha Mulia 4 Jakarta (Thesis). Sekolah Pasca Sarjana IPBKuntjico, Zainuddin Sr, 2002 . Dukungan Sosial Pada Lansia, http://www.epsikologi.com/usia/160402.htm, diakses 2 Desember 2016Suhartini R. 2004. Faktor-faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Kemandirian Orang Lanjut Usia (Studi Kasus di Kelurahan Jambangan). [Thesis] . Pasca Sarja. Universitas Airlangga. Surabaya.

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PHYSICAL, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE ELDERLY LIVING IN TRUONG AN WARD, HUE CITY IN 2016

Journal of Medicine and Pharmacy ◽

10.34071/jmp.2019.2.10 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 55-62

Author(s):

Vuong Diem Khanh Doan ◽

Ngoc Minh Chau Ho ◽

Thi Van Ngo ◽

Thi Bao Nga Phan ◽

Thi Hong Phan Nguyen

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

The Elderly ◽

Total Sample ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Physical Activities ◽

Social Activities ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Elderly Living

Background: Vietnam is entering the stage of aging population; as a result, the quality of life (QOL) of the elderly is really a matter of concern. There is a great deal of research on the quality of life of the elderly while Vietnam witnesses a lack of research on this topic, especially on how physical and social activities have impact on QOL of the elderly. Objectives: (1) To describe the situation of participation in physical, social activities and QOL of the elderly residing in Truong An Ward, Hue city. (2) To examine the association between physical, social activities and QOL among participants. Methodology: This study used cross-sectional study design. A total sample of 420 people aged 60 and above in Truong An Ward, Hue city were interviewd. The SF36 was used to measure the QOL of participants. Results: Percentage of the elderly taking part in physical activity were 66%. 49% reported having the habit of taking part in social activities. The majority of the elderly get their QOL level in three health fields, namely physical, mental and general health at above average. (56.0, 60.7 and 60.8 respectively). There were significant associations between physical activities, social activities and QOL among participants. Conclusion: The percentage of the elderly taking part in physical and social activities were still low. Besides, QOL of the elderly at the research location was not really high. It’s important to encourage the elderly taking part in physical and social activities to improve their quality of life. Key words: Physical activities, social activities, QOL, the elderly

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The Analysis of Nutritional Habits of the Third Age Students in Poznań

Open Agriculture ◽

10.1515/opag-2020-0003 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 21-29

Author(s):

Magdalena Pracka ◽

Marcin Dziedziński ◽

Przemysław Łukasz Kowalczewski

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Eating Habits ◽

The Elderly ◽

The Body ◽

Nutritional Habits ◽

Third Age ◽

Waist To Hip Ratio ◽

The Third

AbstractIn recent years have seen increasing percentage of the elderly in the overall population. This has driven the attention to the lifestyle factors that influence the health and quality of life of this social group, including their nutrition and physical activity. Universities of the Third Age (U3A) are a valuable platform for the dissemination and broadening of the knowledge related to these topics. The nutritional habits of 61 U3A students in Poznań were evaluated on the basis of a modified KomPAN questionnaire. Their nutritional status was determined using the body mass index (BMI) and waist to hip ratio (WHR) indices. Nearly half of the respondents were overweight and 16% had first degree obesity. The WHR index in women was on average 0.8, while in men it was 1.01. Only 13% of the students declared regular eating, with 60% consuming 4-5 meals a day. Women were found to eat snacks between meals more often than men. It was also found that the majority of the elderly do not add salt to ready meals or sweeten beverages with sugars. Taking into account the observed nutritional problems and the occurrence of improper eating habits of the elderly, it is recommended to continue the education on the prevention of common diet-related diseased.

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Impact of Voice and Swallowing Problems in the Elderly

Otolaryngology ◽

10.1016/j.otohns.2008.05.162 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 139 (2_suppl) ◽

pp. P50-P50

Author(s):

Richard Turley ◽

Seth M Cohen

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Treatment Options ◽

The Elderly ◽

T Test ◽

Barriers To Treatment ◽

Continuous Variables ◽

Spearman Correlation ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Swallowing Problems

Objective 1) Evaluate the prevalence of and quality of life impact of voice and swallowing problems in the elderly. 2) Determine treatment trends and barriers to treatment. Methods Cross-sectional study of independent living residents in 2 retirement communities. Main outcome measures include prevalence of dysphonia and dysphagia, Voice Related Quality of Life (VRQOL), 7-point Likert scale of dysphagia severity, Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression (CES-D) scale, and barriers to treatment. Relationship between continuous variables were analyzed with Spearman correlation and between categorical and continuous variables with a t-test. Results 248 residents responded, with a mean age of 82.4 years. 19.8% had dysphonia, 13.7% dysphagia, and 6% both. Respondents with more severe swallowing difficulty had greater impairment on the VRQOL (p = 0.04, Spearman correlation = −0.4). Respondents with both dysphonia and dysphagia had greater depression scores than those with neither symptom (mean CES-D score 15.5 versus 9.9, p = 0.008, t-test). While 75% of respondents with dysphonia were interested in treatment, only 20.4% and 2.1% had sought treatment for dysphonia and dysphagia, respectively. Being unaware of treatment options, and viewing voice and swallowing trouble as a normal part of aging, were the two most common reasons for not seeking treatment. Conclusions Voice and swallowing problems are common in the elderly but they are not realizing potential treatment benefits. Improved health care services for voice and swallowing problems in the elderly are essential.

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The influence of the practice of physical activity on the quality of life, muscle strength, balance, and physical ability in the elderly

Revista Brasileira de Geriatria e Gerontologia ◽

10.1590/s1809-98232013000100012 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

pp. 117-126 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Mariana Martinez Orlando ◽

Maria Stella Peccin da Silva ◽

Império Lombardi Junior

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Muscle Strength ◽

The Elderly ◽

Physical Capacity ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Elderly Individuals ◽

Assess Quality ◽

The City

INTRODUCTION: Ageing has become a huge public health challenge due to the need to find solutions for improving quality of life. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess quality of life, muscle strength, balance and physical capacity among elderly practitioners and non-practitioners of physical activity. MATERIALS AND METHODS: An observational, cross-sectional study was carried out involving 74 elderly individuals in the city of Santos (state of São Paulo, Brazil), divided into two groups: practitioners and non-practitioners of physical activity. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire was used for the classification of the participants. The generic SF-36 questionnaire was used to assess quality of life. The Berg scale was used for the analysis of balance. Dynamometry was used for the muscle strength test. The six-minute walk test was used for the assessment of physical capacity. RESULTS: Significant differences were found between elderly practitioners and non-practitioners of physical activity regarding quality of life (p = 0.001), muscle strength (p = 0.001), balance (p = 0.001) and physical capacity (p = 0.001). The data also showed that aspects of quality of life were strongly correlated with physical capacity among the non-practitioners of physical activity (r = 0.741). CONCLUSION: Elderly individuals in the city of Santos (Brazil) who practice physical activity have better quality of life, muscle strength, physical capacity and balance in comparison to those who do not practice physical activity.

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Hubungan Interaksi Sosial Dengan Kualitas Hidup Lansia Di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Bangkala Kelurahan Biring Romang

Jurnal Kesehatan Panrita Husada ◽

10.37362/jkph.v5i1.289 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

Kurniawan Amin ◽

Sigit Mulyono ◽

Lili Herlina

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Social Interaction ◽

Health Center ◽

Elderly Person ◽

The Elderly ◽

P Value ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Work Area ◽

Relationship Of

Quality of life is a level that describes the advantages of an individual that can be assessed from their lives. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship of social interaction with the quality of life of the elderly in the work area of Bangkala Health Center, Kel. Biring Romang, Kec Manggala, Makassar City. Method: This research is a quantitative study with a type of research with cross-sectional studies with a sample size of 219 respondents using a computerized application of SPSS 20 Che Square test. The results showed that interaction using social media in the elderly P-value = 0,000, which means there is a significant relationship between quality of life in the elderly in the area of Bangkala Health Center, Kel. Biring Romang, Kec. Manggala, Makassar City. Conclusion: There is a relationship between quality of life in the elderly, therefore it is expected that an elderly person should slowly be acquainted with so that in the process of daily life can do social interaction Keywords: Social Interaction, Quality of Life.

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Quality of Life in People with Young-Onset Alzheimer’s Dementia and Frontotemporal Dementia

Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders ◽

10.1159/000487263 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 45 (1-2) ◽

pp. 91-104 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Lara Hvidsten ◽

Knut Engedal ◽

Geir Selbæk ◽

Torgeir Bruun Wyller ◽

Frøydis Bruvik ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Late Onset ◽

Neuropsychiatric Symptoms ◽

The Elderly ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Young Onset ◽

Proxy Version ◽

Late Onset Dementia

Aims: The aims of this study were to compare quality of life (QOL) in people with young-onset Alzheimer’s (AD) and frontotemporal (FTD) dementia, explore variables associated with QOL, and compare QOL in young-onset dementia (YOD) and late-onset dementia (LOD). Methods: Cross-sectional data from a Nordic multicenter study of 50 community-dwelling participants with AD and 38 with FTD were included. A comparison group consisted of 100 people with LOD. QOL was measured using self-reported Euro-QOL 5-Dimension and the proxy version of Quality of Life in Alzheimer’s Disease (QOL-AD) questionnaire. Neuropsychiatric symptoms and needs were assessed using the Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia (CSDD), Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI), and Camberwell Assessment of Needs in the Elderly. Multiple linear regression and multilevel modeling was used to determine variables associated with QOL. Results: We found no differences between the two YOD groups in QOL. The variables associated with QOL were scores on the CSDD, NPI, and unmet needs. The proxy QOL-AD score in YOD was significantly higher compared to LOD (median 36.0 [IQR 10.0] vs. 33.0 [IQR 9.0]). Conclusion: The QOL in Nordic people with YOD was better compared to people with LOD. Our results show depressive symptoms to be associated with QOL irrespective of age and diagnosis.

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Quality of life in swallowing of the elderly patients affected by stroke

Arquivos de Gastroenterologia ◽

10.1590/s0004-2803.2017v54n1-05 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 54 (1) ◽

pp. 27-32 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Émerson Soares PONTES ◽

Ana Karênina de Freitas Jordão do AMARAL ◽

Flávia Luiza Costa do RÊGO ◽

Elma Heitmann Mares AZEVEDO ◽

Priscila Oliveira Costa SILVA

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Life Quality ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

The Elderly ◽

University Hospital ◽

Feeding Time ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Significance Level ◽

The Impact

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND The elderly population faces many difficulties as a result of the aging process. Conceptualize and evaluate their life quality is a challenge, being hard to characterize the impact on daily activities and on functional capacity. The stroke is one of the most disabling neurological diseases, becoming a public health problem. As an aggravating result, there is dysphagia, a disorder that compromises the progression of the food from the mouth to the stomach, causing clinical complications to the individual. OBJECTIVE Characterize the life quality of the elderly swallowing affected by stroke. METHODS Cross-sectional study conducted at the University Hospital, attended by 35 elderly with stroke, being 19 women and 16 men, with age between 60 and 90 years old, that self-reported satisfactory overall clinical picture. It was applied the Quality of Life Swallowing protocol. The data were statistically analyzed, by means of ANOVA tests, Spearman correlation, t test, with significance level of 5%. RESULTS The mean age was 69.5 years; as for the scores obtained by the 35 participants in the 11 domains of the protocol, it was observed a change in score indicating severe to moderate impact in quality of life related to self-reported swallowing (31.8% to 59.5%); the domain that most interfered was the feeding time (31.8%). CONCLUSION Elderly affected by stroke that present dysphagia has low scores in quality of life related to swallowing.

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