scholarly journals Panorama epidemiológico do processo de envelhecimento no mundo, Brasil e Piauí: evidências na literatura de 1987 a 2009

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 188-190
Author(s):  
Selônia Patrícia Oliveira Sousa ◽  
Sandra Beatriz Pedra Branca
Keyword(s):  
Aging Process ◽  
Third World ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Scientific Production ◽  
Slow Process ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
The World ◽  
Aging Health

O objetivo deste estudo foi identificar e analisar as produções científicas nacionais sobre envelhecimento entre 1987 e 2009. É uma revisão integrativa da literatura realizada por busca ativa na Biblioteca Virtual de Saúde (BVS). Foram identificadas e analisadas 14 produções. Após análise, emergiram duas categorias: dados demográficos e resultados em evidência. Constatou-se que o envelhecimento, por seu caráter multidimensional, faz com que o entendimento pelos profissionais seja tarefa obrigatória nas discussões, e ser idoso não significa necessariamente um aumento da qualidade de vida, principalmente nos países de terceiro mundo, devido ao processo das lentas políticas públicas de saúde.Descritores: Envelhecimento, Saúde do Idoso, Transição Epidemiológica, Transição Demográfica.Epidemiological picture of the aging process in the world, and Piaui, Brazil: evidence from the literature from 1987 to 2009The objective of this study was to identify and analyze the national scientific production on aging from 1987 to 2009. It is an integrative literature review, carried out by active search in the Virtual Health Library (VHL). It was identified and analyzed 14 productions. After the analysis emerged two categories: Demographic data and results in evidence. It was found that aging, its multidimensional nature, makes the understanding by professionals in the discussions is mandatory tasks, and being old does not necessarily mean an improved quality of life, especially in third world countries due to the slow process of political public health.Descriptors: Aging, Health of the Elderly, Epidemiological Transition, Demographic Transition.Cuadro epidemiológico del proceso de envejecimiento en el mundo, Brasil y Piauí: evidencia de la literatura desde 1987 hasta 2009El objetivo de este estudio fue identificar y analizar la producción científica nacional sobre el envejecimiento desde 1987 hasta 2009. Se trata de una revisión de la literatura de integración, llevada a cabo por búsqueda activa en la Biblioteca Virtual en Salud (BVS). Se identificaron y analizaron 14 producciones. Tras el análisis se dividen en dos categorías: los datos demográficos y los resultados de las pruebas. Se encontró que el envejecimiento, su carácter multidimensional, hace que la comprensión por parte de los profesionales en las discusiones es tarea obligatoria, y ser viejo no significanecesariamente una mejor calidad de vida, especialmente en países del tercer mundo debido a la lentitud del proceso político la salud pública.Descriptores: Envejecimiento, Salud del Anciano, Transición Epidemiológica, Transición Demográfica.

scholarly journals Espaços de convivência para idosos: benefícios e estratégias

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (24) ◽  
pp. 65
Author(s):  
Celia Maria Francisco ◽  
Marcia Abrantes Pinheiro
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Functional Mobility ◽  
Retirement Communities ◽  
Social Risk ◽  
Calidad De Vida

Os espaços de Convivência para o idoso no Brasil, destina-se ao segmento às pessoas com idade igual ou superior a 60 anos em situação de vulnerabilidade, risco pessoal e social. Assim, o objetivo do estudo foi conhecer os benefícios e as estratégias utilizadas nos Núcleos e Centros de Convivência para idosos. Foi realizada revisão integrativa nas bases SCIELO e LILACS. Para tal foi utilizado os descritores Convivência; Idoso, Isolamento. Os resultados demonstram que os idosos participantes de centro de convivência apresentam melhor equilíbrio, mobilidade funcional e qualidade de vida quando comparados aqueles que não frequentam o espaço. Conclui-se que os espaços de convivência não seja apenas um local para atividade física, lazer, diversão e prevenção a doenças associadas ao processo do envelhecimento, mas sim, um ambiente que contribui para o autonomia, independência e inclusão social da pessoa idosa.Descritores: Convivência, Idoso, Isolamento. Spaces of coexistence for elderly: benefits and strategiesAbstract: The retirement communities in Brazil, are aimed at the segment of people aged 60 or over in a situation of vulnerability, personal and social risk. Thus, the objective of the study was to know the benefits and strategies used in this retirement communities. An integrative review was carried out at the SCIELO and LILACS databases. To this end, the descriptors were used Coexistence; Old, Isolation. The results show that elderly people living in retirement communities have better balance, functional mobility and quality of life when compared to those who do not attend the space. It is concluded that the living spaces are not only a place for physical activity, leisure, fun and prevention of diseases associated with the aging process, but rather an environment that contributes to the autonomy, independence and social inclusion of the elderly person.Descriptors: Coexistence, Old, Isolation. Espacios de convivencia para anciano: beneficios y estrategiasResumen: Los espacios de Convivencia para el anciano en Brasil, se destina al segmento a las personas con edad igual o superior a 60 años en situación de vulnerabilidad, riesgo personal y social. Así, el objetivo del estudio fue conocer los beneficios y las estrategias utilizadas en los Núcleos y Centros de Convivencia para ancianos. Se realizó una revisión integrativa en las bases SCIELO y LILACS. Para ello se utilizaron los descriptores Convivencia; Ancianos, Aislamiento. Los resultados demuestran que los ancianos participantes de centro de convivencia presentan mejor equilibrio, movilidad funcional y calidad de vida cuando comparados aquellos que no frecuentan el espacio. Se concluye que los espacios de convivencia no son sólo un lugar para la actividad física, el ocio, la diversión y la prevención de las enfermedades asociadas al proceso del envejecimiento, sino un entorno que contribuye a la autonomía, independencia e inclusión social de la persona de edad.Descriptores: Convivencia, Ancianos, Aislamiento.

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.

scholarly journals System models for resilience in gerontology: application to the COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Klasa ◽  
Stephanie Galaitsi ◽  
Andrew Wister ◽  
Igor Linkov
Keyword(s):  
The Elderly ◽  
System Level ◽  
Improve Quality ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Chronic Stressors ◽  
The World ◽  
Aging Adults ◽  
The Individual

AbstractThe care needs for aging adults are increasing burdens on health systems around the world. Efforts minimizing risk to improve quality of life and aging have proven moderately successful, but acute shocks and chronic stressors to an individual’s systemic physical and cognitive functions may accelerate their inevitable degradations. A framework for resilience to the challenges associated with aging is required to complement on-going risk reduction policies, programs and interventions. Studies measuring resilience among the elderly at the individual level have not produced a standard methodology. Moreover, resilience measurements need to incorporate external structural and system-level factors that determine the resources that adults can access while recovering from aging-related adversities. We use the National Academies of Science conceptualization of resilience for natural disasters to frame resilience for aging adults. This enables development of a generalized theory of resilience for different individual and structural contexts and populations, including a specific application to the COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals Elderly and drugs: risks and necessity of rational use

2010 ◽  
Vol 46 (4) ◽  
pp. 617-632 ◽  
Author(s):  
André de Oliveira Baldoni ◽  
Farah Maria Drumond Chequer ◽  
Elisa Raquel Anastácio Ferraz ◽  
Danielle Palma de Oliveira ◽  
Leonardo Régis Leira Pereira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Adverse Drug Events ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
External Factors ◽  
Access To Information ◽  
Inappropriate Use ◽  
The World

In recent decades, the world has undergone a demographic transformation with a rapid growth of the elderly population, resulting in an increased demand for funds to maintain their health and drug consumption. Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic changes occurring in the elderly can interfere directly in the adverse effects of drugs and increase the risk of intoxication. In addition, there are external factors interfering with the pharmacotherapy of the elderly, such as inappropriate use and the lack of access to information. Many therapeutic classes of drugs should be used with caution or avoided in the elderly population, such as anti-inflammatory and some anti-hypertensive drugs, diuretics and digitalis. If not managed carefully, these medicines can affect the safety and quality of life in the elderly. Thus, the aim of this review was to identify drugs that should be used with caution in elderly patients in order to avoid intoxication and/or adverse drug events.

scholarly journals Knowledge Provision Model Through Distance Learning Method for Promoting Quality of Life of the Elderly in Rural Areas of Thailand

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 129
Author(s):  
Sumalee Sungsri
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Social Relationship ◽  
Elderly Care ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Community Leaders ◽  
The World ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods

Thailand is becoming an elderly society like many countries in the world. The number of elderly people is increasing continuously every year. In order to enable the elderly to live with good quality of life in the rapidly changing society, knowledge and information related to their health and living factors are considered to be necessary for them. Therefore, this study was carried out in order to develop a model of knowledge provision for promoting quality of life of the elderly in rural areas of the country. The samples were drawn from every region of the country which included 480 elderly people, 480 elderly caretakers, and 160 people representing the community leaders, community committee members and staff of local government agencies. Both quantitative and qualitative methods were employed for data collection. The study found that there were five areas of knowledge for promoting quality of life of the elderly: physical health, mental health, social relationship, economic, and learning. The model of knowledge provision to the elderly synthesized from the study could enable the elderly to gain necessary knowledge deemed useful for promoting their quality of life. The elderly, the elderly care caretakers and related people were found to be satisfied with the model.

scholarly journals Scientific production on housing for autonomous elderly persons: an integrative literature review

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 713-721 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roberta de Miranda Henriques Freire ◽  
Nivaldo Carneiro Junior
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Public Housing ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Scientific Production ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Housing Policies ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Housing For The Elderly

Abstract Objective: To analyze Brazilian scientific production on housing for autonomous elderly persons. Method: A descriptive, analytical integrative review type study was carried out. The following guiding question was defined: what is the Brazilian scientific production relating to housing for autonomous elderly persons in indexed on-line periodicals from 2000 to 2015? Results: Thirty-three articles were identified in total, of which only 13 met the inclusion criterion. Using the Content Analysis technique, the following categories were formed: Modalities of housing for the elderly; Public housing policies for the elderly and Housing and quality of life. Conclusion: Most of the studies discussed types of housing for the elderly, falling into the category "Modalities of housing for the elderly", and identifying a tendency towards one-person dwellings. In relation to the category "Public housing policies for the elderly", the articles reflected on the rights and the guarantees of the elderly in relation to a suitable home. The "Housing and quality of life" category aimed to compare the quality of life of elderly people living alone or with a partner, as well as their perception of exclusive condominium developments for this population. There is a need for research on the issue in question, since there is an increase in the number of elderly people without housing, making it necessary for the state to meet this demand.

Reflection on ageing assets as a strategy for health promotion

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 543
Author(s):  
Pedro Miguel Fernandes Almeida ◽  
Maria De Fátima Sousa Batinas ◽  
Maria Araújo Leão Rita
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Active Ageing ◽  
Life Strategies ◽  
Promotion Strategy ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Health Promotion Strategy ◽  
On Line

ABSTRACTObjective: to reflect on active ageing as a strategy designed for the health promotion of the elderly population. Method: this article aims at reflecting on active Ageing. It is grounded on a selection of on-line literature, namely from the Virtual Health Library (Lilacs, Medline, Scielo). The descriptors used for the research were the following: Ageing, Quality of Life; Strategies, Health Promotion. Results: this study focuses on the importance of active ageing as a health promotion strategy, in order to enhance the active participation of the elderly in society. Final considerations: health promotion enhances both the quality of life and the independence of the elderly as well as of all those who are undergoing the ageing process. Hence, the need to implement health promotion strategies directed at this target group, within the framework of active ageing. Descriptors: ageing; quality of life; strategies; health promotion.RESUMOObjetivo: refletir sobre o envelhecimento ativo como estratégia de promoção da saúde da população idosa. Método: trata-se de um artigo reflexivo sobre o envelhecimento ativo. A selecção das publicações foi feita por meio eletrônico, na Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (Lilacs, Medline, Scielo). Os descritores utilizados para a pesquisa foram os seguintes: envelhecimento; qualidade de vida; estratégias; promoção da Saúde. Resultados: o estudo situa a importância do envelhecimento ativo como estratégia de promoção da saúde, de modo a proporcionar a participação ativa dos idosos na sociedade. Considerações finais: é importante promover a saúde de forma a alcançar a qualidade de vida e independência dos que envelheceram ou daqueles que estão no processo de envelhecimento. Considera-se então necessária a implementação de estratégias dirigidas a este grupo etário visando a promoção da saúde, numa perspectiva do envelhecimento ativo. Descritores: envelhecimento; qualidade de vida; estratégias; promoção da saúde.RESUMENObjetivo: reflectir sobre el envejecimiento activo como estrategia de promoción de la salud de la población anciana. Método: se trata de un artigo reflectivo sobre el Envejecimiento Activo. La seleción de las publicaciones se há realizado por medio electrónico, en la Biblioteca Virtual de Salud (Lilacs, Medline, Scielo). Los descriptores utilizados para la búsqueda han sido los siguientes: envejecimiento; calidad de vida; estrategias; promoción de la salúd. Resultados: el estudio situa la importancia del envejecimiento activo como estrategia de promoción de la salud, de forma a proporcionar la participación activa de los ancianos en la sociedad. Consideraciones finales: es importante promover la salud de forma a atingir la calidad de vida e independencia de los que han envejecido o de aquellos que estan en el proceso de envejecimiento. Se considera por ello necesario la implementación de estrategias dirigidas a este grupo etario com el objetivo de promover la salud, en una perspectiva de envejecimiento activo. Descriptores: envejecimiento; calidad de vida; estrategias de promoción de la salud.

scholarly journals Aging Process And Quality Of Life: Evaluation Of Weight Loss In The Elderly

10.3823/1821 ◽  
2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ankilma do Nascimento Andrade Feitosa ◽  
Katia Alves Soares ◽  
Ocilma Barros de Quental ◽  
Geane Silva Oliveira ◽  
Larice Costa Lourenço ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Life Evaluation

scholarly journals Perfil de saúde e qualidade de vida de idosos de Santa Juliana-MG

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (3/4) ◽  
pp. 61-64
Author(s):  
Álvaro Da Silva Santos ◽  
Joilson Meneguci ◽  
Rodrigo Eurípedes Da Silveira ◽  
Fernanda Avelar Marquez ◽  
Verônica Aparecida Ferreira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Quantitative Study ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
The Self ◽  
Health Profile ◽  
Calidad De Vida

Resumo: Estudo quantitativo que analisou o perfil de saúde e qualidade de vida da população idosa do município de Santa Juliana-MG. Entre os207 idosos, 53,6% eram mulheres, com idade média de 70±7,5 anos. 56% vivem com companheiro e 78,7% são aposentados. A Hipertensão Arterial,a cardiopatia e doenças reumáticas foram as mais relatadas e com relação à qualidade de vida, o domínio meio ambiente era o mais prejudicado. Apesquisa aponta a necessidade de ações de promoção e educação em saúde tendo como foco o autocuidado, a prevenção de agravos e incorporandoestratégias de atenção social ao idoso.Descritores: Perfil de saúde, Idoso, Qualidade de vida.Health profile and quality of life of the elderly in Santa Juliana (MG)Abstract: Quantitative study that examined the health profile and quality of life of the elderly population of the municipality of Santa Juliana-MG.Among the 207 individuals, 53.6% were women, aged about 70 ± 7.5 years. 56% live with companion and 78.7% are retired. High blood pressure, heartdisease and rheumatic diseases were the most reported and with regard to the quality of life, the environment was the most affected. This research pointsthe need for promotional and health education focusing the self-care, prevention of diseases and social attention strategies incorporating the elderly.Descriptors: Health profile; Aged; Quality of life.Perfil de salud y calidad de vida de los ancianos de Santa Juliana (MG)Resumen: Estudio cuantitativo que examina el perfil de salud y la calidad de vida de la población anciana del municipio de Santa Juliana-MG. Entre los207 individuos, 53,6% eran mujeres, con edad media de 70 ± 7,5 años. 56% vive con acompañante y 78.7% son aposentados. La presión arterial alta,enfermedades del corazón y enfermedades reumáticas fueron las más reportadas y con respecto a la calidad de vida, el medio ambiente fue el dominiomás afectado. Esa investigación apunta la necesidad de promoción y educación para la salud centrándose en autocuidado, prevención de enfermedadesy estrategias de atención social incorporando los ancianos.Descriptores: Perfil de salud; Anciano; Calidad de vida.

scholarly journals Actividad Física y sedentarismo: Repercusiones sobre la salud y calidad de vida de las personas mayores (Physical activity and sedentary lifestyle: Impact on health and quality of life of older people)

Retos ◽  
2015 ◽  
pp. 126-129
Author(s):  
Francisco Salinas Martínez ◽  
Armando Cocca ◽  
Kamal Mohamed ◽  
Jesús Viciana Ramírez
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older People ◽  
Sedentary Lifestyle ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Elderly Health

Realizamos un análisis del estado actual de las personas mayores en relación con la actividad física y el sedentarismo, éste último aspecto convertido en la actualidad como una de las principales fuentes de amenaza para la salud pública de los países europeos y americanos. Damos a conocer los efectos negativos de la inactividad física sobre los parámetros cardiovasculares, diabetes, depresión y cáncer, entre otros. Mostramos los beneficios de la actividad física (herramienta clave para solucionar los problemas propios del sedentarismo) para la salud de este colectivo de la población; al tiempo que estudiamos las razones por las que las personas mayores acuden a los programas de actividad física. Finalmente, aportamos una serie de conclusiones.Palabras clave: Actividad Física. Calidad de Vida. Personas mayores. Salud. Sedentarismo.Abstract: We analyzed the current status of the elderly in relation to physical activity and sedentary, the latter now become a major source of threat to public health in the European and American countries. We report the negative effects of physical inactivity on cardiovascular parameters, diabetes, depression and cancer, among others. We show the benefits of physical activity (a key tool to solve the problems of the sedentary lifestyle) for the health of this group of the population while we study the reasons why older people attend physical activity programs. Finally, we provide a number of conclusions. Keywords: Physical Activity. Quality of Life. Elderly. Health. Sedentary.

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