scholarly journals Gminna rada seniorów — znaczenie „głosu doświadczenia” w sprawach społeczności lokalnej

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
pp. 107-119
Author(s):  
Anna Kuchciak
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Population Aging ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Basic Unit ◽  
Municipal Council ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Legislative Changes ◽  
The Voice

MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF SENIORS - THE ROLE OF " THE VOICE OF EXPERIENCE" IN THE MATTERS OF LOCAL COMMUNITIESUnder the Act dated 11 October 2013 amending the Act on Municipal Self- Government, the ability to create municipal councils of seniors was introduced. The considered amendment is one of the wide range of legislative changes resulting from the process of population aging. The article attempts to assess how this optional collective body, aimed primarily at the civic activation of the elderly people and identification of their needs, works in the structure of the basic unit of the territorial system.

Forms of physical activity of the elderly

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 221-228
Author(s):  
Piotr Czarnecki ◽  
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Justyna Podgórska-Bednarz ◽  
Lidia Perenc ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Population Aging ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Good Health ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Polish Society ◽  
Central Statistical ◽  
Key Phrases ◽  
The Impact

Introduction. Physical activity is known to be an important factor influencing health throughout human life. This issue has become crucial for public health due to the aging of the population in both developed and developing countries. Aim. is to present a literature review on the forms of physical activity undertaken by the elderly, as well as on issues related to physical activity and the population aging. Material and methods. The study was prepared on the basis of a review of Polish and foreign literature. The following databases and data sources were used: EBSCO, ScienceDirect and Google Scholar. An additional source of data were the websites of the Central Statistical Office. Strictly defined key phrases were used during the collection of literature. The work has been divided into thematic subsections on the aging of the society, the impact of physical activity on health and the main topic, i.e. forms of physical activity selected by the elderly. Analysis of the literature. The number of elderly people in Polish society has increased by almost 3.7 million over three decades. Therefore, an important topic is prophylaxis aimed at increasing the number of days in good health, largely covering the broadly understood activation of the elderly. The available data indicate that only 12% of elderly people undertake physical activity once a week. The most common form of spending free time actively is walking (as many as 73% of people in this population declare this form of physical activity in one of the presented studies). Conclusion. Organized forms of physical activity are undertaken much less frequently by the analyzed age group mainly due to financial limitations and limited availability of sports infrastructure.

scholarly journals The role of quadriceps muscle strength in the development of falls in the elderly people, a cross-sectional study

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alijan Ahmadiahangar ◽  
Yahya Javadian ◽  
Mansour Babaei ◽  
Behzad Heidari ◽  
Seyedreza Hosseini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Quadriceps Muscle ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Quadriceps Muscle Strength

scholarly journals Aproximando o cuidador do idoso: a história oral de vida e a humanização do cuidado / Getting Closer Caregivers from the Elderly: the Life Oral History and Care Humanization

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Carla Souza Mota ◽  
Valdir Reginato
Keyword(s):  
Oral History ◽  
Dynamic Process ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Population Aging ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
History Of ◽  
Historia De Vida

ABSTRACTThe population aging has brought social issues of great repercussion, among them try to identify the role of caregiver, as humanizing agent, in this dynamic process of aging was the challenge that gave rise to this study. The attempt of our project is to give importance to the history of the Elderly Life, valuing it as a unique, experiencing your opportunity to speak and be heard, approaching caregiver and elderly and involving them in a therapeutic process.RESUMOO envelhecimento populacional têm trazido questões sociais de grande repercussão, dentre eles procurar identificar o papel do cuidador, como agente humanizador, neste processo dinâmico do envelhecimento foi o desafio que originou este estudo. A tentativa do nosso projeto é dar importância à História de Vida do Idoso, valorizando-o como ser único, experenciando sua oportunidade de falar e ser ouvido, aproximando cuidador e idoso e envolvendo-os num processo terapêutico.

The Rise of the Virtual Human

2020 ◽  
pp. 1459-1488
Author(s):  
Wendy A. Powell ◽  
Natalie Corbett ◽  
Vaughan Powell
Keyword(s):  
Popular Culture ◽  
Facial Animation ◽  
Virtual Human ◽  
Virtual Humans ◽  
Fully Integrated ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The Voice ◽  
Design Challenges

Virtual Humans are here to stay. From the voice in your satNav to Apple's “Siri”, we are accustomed to engaging in some level of conversation with our technology, and it is rapidly becoming apparent that natural language interfaces have potential in a wide range of applications. Whilst audio-only communication has its place, most natural conversations take place face to face, and believable embodiment of virtual humans is the necessary next step for them to be fully integrated into our lives. Much progress has been made in the creation of relatable characters for film, but real-time facial animation presents a unique set of design challenges. This chapter examines the role of the virtual human, its history, and approaches to design and creation. It looks at ways in which they can be brought to life, interacting, assisting and learning. It concludes with a view into popular culture and perceptions of the future, where fact and fiction meet.

scholarly journals Whistling shares a common tongue with speech: bioacoustics from real-time MRI of the human vocal tract

2019 ◽  
Vol 286 (1911) ◽  
pp. 20191116
Author(s):  
Michel Belyk ◽  
Benjamin G. Schultz ◽  
Joao Correia ◽  
Deryk S. Beal ◽  
Sonja A. Kotz
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Vocal Tract ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Human Communication ◽  
Cultural Meanings ◽  
Vowel Production ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The Voice

Most human communication is carried by modulations of the voice. However, a wide range of cultures has developed alternative forms of communication that make use of a whistled sound source. For example, whistling is used as a highly salient signal for capturing attention, and can have iconic cultural meanings such as the catcall, enact a formal code as in boatswain's calls or stand as a proxy for speech in whistled languages. We used real-time magnetic resonance imaging to examine the muscular control of whistling to describe a strong association between the shape of the tongue and the whistled frequency. This bioacoustic profile parallels the use of the tongue in vowel production. This is consistent with the role of whistled languages as proxies for spoken languages, in which one of the acoustical features of speech sounds is substituted with a frequency-modulated whistle. Furthermore, previous evidence that non-human apes may be capable of learning to whistle from humans suggests that these animals may have similar sensorimotor abilities to those that are used to support speech in humans.

scholarly journals Perception of elderly singers on the promotion of vocal health

Revista CEFAC ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 734-741
Author(s):  
Camila Nicoladelli Cardozo ◽  
Ivonete Teresinha Schülter Buss Heidemann ◽  
Cláudia Cossentino Bruck Marçal ◽  
Aline Megumi Arakawa-Belaunde
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Sense Of Belonging ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Personal Life ◽  
Vocal Health ◽  
Emotional Issues

ABSTRACT Purpose: to check the understanding of elderly participants of a singing group on the promotion of voice health. Methods: a qualitative approach linked to Paulo Freire's research itinerary consisting of three dialectic moments: thematic investigation; encoding and decoding; critical revelation. Results: these stages were developed in four culture circles with the participation of six elderly people. The study showed three themes: (1) Expression and feelings, (2) Potentiality and difficulty, (3) Voice care. The circles brought expression of ideas and practices to voice care. The sense of belonging that the group provides could be observed, especially on emotional issues. The elderly empowered themselves to discuss their beliefs regarding voice care, clarified during culture circles, providing subsidies for a greater autonomy in their personal life. Conclusion: the dialog between the participants made the understanding possible on the role of voice, permeating aspects related to the physiology, functionality and emotion in the participants' perception.

The Care© Approach to Enabling Independence

1993 ◽  
Vol 56 (4) ◽  
pp. 120-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jackie Pool
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Elderly Person ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Mnemonic Device ◽  
Care Approach ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
Therapy Service

In piloting an occupational therapy service in Hampshire Social Services' homes for elderly people, it became evident that the occupational therapy philosophy of enabling independence was perceived by the staff of the homes to be contrary to their role as carers. An approach was required which could demonstrate that the concept of care was not incompatible with that of independence and the CARE© approach was developed. This uses a mnemonic device to show that there are four factors that combine to result in the act of caring: Communicating, Assisting, Rehabilitating and Empathising. When all four factors are present, independence is promoted by enabling the elderly person to function to his/her maximum potential. The CARE approach is currently being used in Hampshire Social Services' homes for elderly people in training programmes for staff. The approach is appropriate to anyone who is involved in caring for others. It is used as a framework that assists the carer to make the transition to the role of an enabler.

Feasibility of Using Natural Rubber (NR) Latex Foam as a Soft Robotic Finger: Role of Foaming Agent in Morphology and Dynamic Properties of NR Latex Foam

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sunanta Chuayprakong ◽  
Jiraphat Chuchat ◽  
Thorranin Poruksa ◽  
Michelina Soccio
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Dynamic Properties ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Muscle Loss ◽  
Ageing Society ◽  
Foaming Agent

Sarcopenia caused by ageing and muscle loss is mostly found in the elderly people. Since a number of older people have been increased, a device which assists with grasping can play an important role in an ageing society. The purpose of this research is to select the material which is potentially a part of soft robotic actuator. Natural rubber (NR) latex produced locally in Thailand is intentionally chosen and chemically vulcanized by using a conventional vulcanization system into a molded fingered foam. The research focuses on varying the amount of foaming agent (Benzene sulfonyl hydrazide, BSH). Effect of foaming agent quantity on morphology and dynamic properties of the prepared natural rubber foam was elucidated. The suitable foam formula is selected and molded as the human fingers in the structure of a potential soft robotic actuator which were tested for the movement.

Perfil de morbimortalidade das principais causas de hospitalização entre pessoas idosas no Brasil

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 218
Author(s):  
Alanna Ribeiro Da Silva ◽  
Tainá Soares Risso Rattes ◽  
Manuella Franco Cerqueira Da Silva ◽  
Emily Rodrigues Mota ◽  
Everton Mateus Azevedo Dos Santos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Total Population ◽  
Population Aging ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Degenerative Diseases ◽  
Functional Skills ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Insuficiencia Cardiaca

Introdução: O envelhecimento é um indicador de melhoria dos serviços de saúde. O número de idosos passará de 605 milhões, para 2 bilhões, entre os anos de 2000 e 2050. No Brasil, esse fato pode ser visto desde 2013, com uma representação relativa de 13,0% da população total. O envelhecimento compromete habilidades funcionais, aumentando o diagnóstico de doenças crônico-degenerativas, problemas de saúde e internações. Portanto este estudo teve como objetivo descrever as internações hospitalares entre idosos no Brasil. Metodologia: Este é um estudo quantitativo descritivo exploratório com base nas casuísticas de internações hospitalares, com enfoque em dados secundários contidos no Sistema de Informações Hospitalares (SIH/DATASUS), coletados através do formulário de Autorização de Internações Hospitalares (AIH), no período de 2010 a 2016. Resultados: Nos anos de 2010 a 2016, foram registradas 18.448.277 internações de idosos por diferentes causas no país. A pneumonia e a insuficiência cardíaca são as principais causas de internações, com maiores números nas regiões Sul e Sudeste. Além disso, as maiores taxas de concentração de mortalidade estão nestas regiões. Considerações finais: Os resultados encontrados neste trabalho reforçam a necessidade de uma maior utilização da atenção básica de saúde, visto que muitas patologias que acometem essa população são preveníveis e tratáveis.Abstract Introduction: Aging is an indicator of improved health services. The number of elderly people can increase from 605 million to 2 billion years between 2000 and 2050. In Brazil, this can be seen since 2013, with a relative representation of 13.0% of the total population. Aging implicates in functional skills, increases the diagnosis of chronic degenerative diseases, health problems and hospitalizations. Therefore, this study aimed to describe the hospitalizations in brazilian elderly. Methodology: This is an exploratory descriptive quantitative study based on cases of hospitalizations, with secondary data contained in the Hospital Information System (SIH/DATASUS), collected through the Hospitalization Authorization form (AIH), in the period from 2010 to 2016. Results: From 2010 to 2016 18,448,277 hospitalizations of the elderly people were registered because of different causes in the country. Pneumonia and heart failure are the main causes of hospitalization, with higher numbers in the South and Southeast. In addition, the highest mortality concentration rates are in these regions. Conclusions: The results found in this paper reinforce the need for greater use of primary health care, as many pathologies that affect this population can be prevented and treated.

scholarly journals Technology: Saving and Enriching Life During COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shubhra Sinha ◽  
Ankita Verma ◽  
Priyanka Tiwari
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Senior Citizens ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Online Data ◽  
Digital Platforms ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Impact

The pandemic of COVID-19 has arrested the life of 7.8 million people living on this earth. However, some people are more vulnerable to the risk of this deadly virus. The frailty of senior citizens put them at the top of this list. The past 6 months have not only presented a threat to their physical health but to mental health also. Although lockdown was necessary to check the spread of the coronavirus it culminated in an exponential rise in the problems of loneliness, anxiety, fear, helplessness, and depression. The present paper reviews the role of social networking sites, apps, and other digital platforms in saving and enriching the lives of the elderly, especially those who spent the lockdown alone and were devoid of a regular support system due to unavailability of transport and administrative restrictions on the movement of people. It also analyzes the efficiency of the virtual world in reducing their anxiety of being alone by connecting them with others and also make them feel empowered. The review is based on the online data collected about the insurgence in the percentage of elderly people using such platforms, recent studies analyzing the effects of the COVID 19 pandemic on senior citizens. Besides this personal telephonic discussions were conducted with some elderly people who spent their lockdown alone in their homes. The study was primarily focused on three objectives. Firstly it attempts to understand the ways in which senior citizens made use of social networking sites and various digital platforms for managing life better. Secondly, it analyses the process of adopting technology, and finally, it examined the width and depth of the impact technology created in their life and also the permanence of this change. The analysis clearly suggests an increase in the digital life of elderly people. The process moved in distinct stages from utter confusion to relative ease in using technology, thereby significantly reducing the loneliness, and bringing relatively stable change in the way they lead their life.

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