scholarly journals Pengaruh pelatihan kader yandu lansia dalam menciptakan desa ramah dan sehat lansia di Desa Purwobinangun, Sleman

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sumarni Sumarni ◽  
Adi Heru Sutomo ◽  
Cempaka Tursina ◽  
Purwanta Purwanta ◽  
Ade Indah Wahdini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Elderly Care ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Community Research

Merapi eruption can cause a psychological traumatic for elderly such as depression, increase disability, and decrease quality of life. We need to train the cadres to make an elderly care village. The study aim is to know the influence of cadre training on knowledge and skill for elderly healthiness. This study uses secondary data from community research on May until September 2018 in Desa Purwobinangun, Sleman. The target is cadres and 80 elderlies in Desa Purwobinangun, Sleman. The tools in this study such as Module Ramah dan Sehat Lansia, Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), questionnaire about knowledge and skills of traditional games, and questionnaire about early detection and treatment in old age health. The data will be shown in quantitative data. After trained, the result was showed: 1) average points of knowledge about health problem in old age especially in social support increased 50%; traditional game increased 30%; old friendly increased 45%; and brain games increased 40%. 2) average points of skills to treat elderly health problem especially in social support elevated 19,81%; traditional games rose 17,02%; elderly care increased 27,58%; and brain games increased 28,68%. 3) tendency to get health problem in elderly: hypertension decreased 8,75%, diabetes mellitus stayed at 37 subjects; depression decreased 22,5%; good cognitive increased 16,25%; moderate cognitive impairment decreased 16,28%; and severe cognitive impairment stayed at 9 subjects; and low quality of life was decreased 27,5%). Cadres empowerment can increase knowledge and skill of cadre to treat health problems in elderly.

Quality of Life and Its Factors in Korean Elderly With Mild Cognitive Impairment

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (7) ◽  
pp. 871-889 ◽  
Author(s):  
Younhee Kang ◽  
Eliza Lee
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Physical Factors ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Korean Elderly

Based on the secondary data analysis, this study aimed to identify quality of life and factors that affect quality of life among Korean elderly with mild cognitive impairment. Demographic characteristics, physical factors, and psychosocial factors as well as quality of life of the elderly with mild cognitive impairment were comprehensively measured. The research subjects consisted of 348 home-resident elderly and their quality of life scores were relatively high at 29.86. Their quality of life varied according to education and gender, and instrumental activities of daily living (actual, latent), somatic symptoms, sleep quality, depression, and social support affected their quality of life. Depression and social support were predictors of quality of life. The most powerful predictor was depression (β = −.583, p < .001). To improve the quality of life among elderly with mild cognitive impairment, nursing interventions to alleviate depression and to enhance social support from family, friends, and relevant neighbors are needed.

Giving and Taking —Differential Effects of Providing, Receiving and Anticipating Emotional Support on Quality of Life in Adults with Multiple Illnesses

2010 ◽  
Vol 15 (5) ◽  
pp. 660-670 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa M. Warner ◽  
Benjamin Schüz ◽  
Susanne Wurm ◽  
Jochen P. Ziegelmann ◽  
Clemens Tesch-Römer
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Emotional Support ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Control Beliefs ◽  
Psychological Processes ◽  
Differential Effects ◽  
And Control

Multimorbidity challenges quality of life (QoL) in old age. Anticipating and providing social support have been shown to promote QoL whereas receiving support often had detrimental effects. Little is known about which psychological processes explain these effects. This study examines the effects of receiving, anticipating and providing emotional support on QoL, with control beliefs and self-esteem as simultaneous mediators in an elderly multimorbid sample ( N = 1415). Anticipating and providing support positively predicted QoL, mediated through self-esteem and control beliefs. Received support negatively predicted QoL, without mediation. Self-esteem and control beliefs can help to explain the relation between QoL and support.

scholarly journals Benefits of Sustained Physical Activity From Middle-Age To Early Old Age On Quality Of Life In Early Old Age

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mikyung Lee ◽  
Hyeonkyeong Lee ◽  
Ki Jun Song ◽  
Young-Me Lee
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Middle Aged Adults ◽  
Early Old Age

Abstract This secondary data analysis study aimed to examine the changes in physical activities (PAs) over time (2009-2017) in the same participants and to determine an association between changes in PA and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in early older adults (n=994) using data from the Korea Health Panel Survey. The HRQoL was measured using the EuroQol quality-of-life system and the amount of PA were grouped to 4 activity levels (remained inactive, became inactive, became active, and remained active). The association of changes in PA over 8 years with HRQoL was examined using logistic regression analysis while controlling for socioeconomic and behavioral factors. The total PA decreased from 1,859.72±1,760.01 MET-minutes in 2009 to 1,264.80 ±1,251.14 MET-minutes in 2017 (P < 0.001). In 2017, 142 (14.3%) remained inactive, whereas 419 (42.2%) remained active. The participants who remained inactive at early old age were more likely to be at the lowest 10% HRQoL of the sample (odds ratio = 1.95, 95% confidence interval = 1.09–3.48). This indicates that educating middle-aged adults who are relatively inactive must be a priority in order to maintain and improve PA, enhance HRQoL, and maximize the benefits of PA in old age.

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF SOCIAL SUPPORT ON QUALITY OF LIFE OF PERSONS WITH COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S906-S906
Author(s):  
Wilma E Afunugo ◽  
Rafael Samper-Ternent
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Cognitive Status ◽  
Study Cohort ◽  
Dementia Caregivers ◽  
Social Strain ◽  
Main Independent Variable

Abstract According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 5.6 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s Disease. Since pharmacological treatments have yet to be developed, we want to determine whether the amount and quality of social support influence the quality of life (QoL) of persons with dementia so they can lead active and purposeful lives. We analyzed data from 22,030 individuals aged 50+ from the 2010 Health and Retirement Study cohort. The dependent variable, QoL, was measured as self-rated health. The main independent variable, cognitive status, was obtained through direct and proxy interview measurements of cognition. For social support, a composite score including the number of social contacts/close relationships and perceived social support/strain was created. Lastly, several covariates were included. Longitudinally, we examined how QoL changed between 2010 and 2012 using 3 stepwise regression models. Model 1 found those with normal cognition have lower odds of poor QoL vs. those with cognitive impairment (OR = 0.38, p &lt;.0001), number of relationships and perceived social support decreases the odds of poor QoL (p = 0.003, p &lt;.0001), while social strain increases the odds of poor QoL (p &lt;.0001). Model 3 revealed similar findings but also, persons with comorbidities have increased odds of poor QoL (p &lt;.0001), while persons with better function have decreased odds of poor QoL (p &lt;.0001). In conclusion, these results can be used to design interventions to improve social support and reduce social strain, which can also improve QoL for dementia caregivers.

Aging, Quality of Life, and Social Support

2018 ◽  
pp. 68-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Garima Gupta ◽  
Deepa Luxmi Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Age Structure ◽  
Young Age ◽  
Psychological Issues ◽  
Intervention Level

The present chapter presents an intertwined view on aging, quality of life and social support. Aging is a sensitive process of transformation from a young age structure to old age. It is a pressing problem for many countries in this century. Therefore, attention to needs and problems of this age has an importance. The domains that need more attention in elderly is both quality of life and social support in their life. Though social support and quality of life have received much attention in studies of the psychological issues of older adults but still researches are needed in special attention at the intervention level.

scholarly journals Anxiety: a hidden element in dementia

2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vellingiri Raja Badrakalimuthu ◽  
Andrew F. Tarbuck
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Anxiety Disorders ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Therapeutic Options ◽  
Prevalence Rates ◽  
People With Dementia

SummaryAnxiety has reported prevalence rates between 38 and 72% among people with dementia. It has a negative impact on cognitive impairment and is associated with agitation and poor quality of life. The presence of excessive anxiety can be difficult to establish in people with dementia, especially when expressive or receptive speech is impaired. Unfortunately, there is a lack of research on the treatment of anxiety in dementia, and also on the wider issue of the management of anxiety disorders in old age. We explore the prevalence, presentation and diagnosis of anxiety in dementia and discuss the therapeutic options available.

scholarly journals Depression in elderly patients with Alzheimer dementia or vascular dementia and its infl uence on their quality of life

2011 ◽  
Vol 02 (01) ◽  
pp. 027-032 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yaroslav Winter ◽  
Alexei Korchounov ◽  
Tatyana V Zhukova ◽  
Natalia Epifanova Bertschi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Visual Analogue Scale ◽  
Vascular Dementia ◽  
Analogue Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Alzheimer Dementia ◽  
Co Morbidity ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression

ABSTRACT Background: Alzheimer dementia (AD) and vascular dementia (VD) are the most common causes of dementia in the elderly. Depression is an important co-morbid disorder in these diseases, which is often challenging to recognize. We investigated the prevalence of depression in patients with AD and VD and estimated the influence of depression on the health-related quality of life (HrQoL) in these patients. Materials and Methods: We evaluated prevalence of depression in consecutively recruited patients with AD or VD (n= 98). Depression was diagnosed according to criteria of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) and scored using the Geriatric Depression Scale. The EuroQol (EQ-5D and visual analogue scale) was applied to evaluate HrQoL. The severity of cognitive impairment was measured by the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). Multiple regression analysis was used to identify factors predicting severity of depression. Results: The prevalence of depression in AD/VD was 87%. In comparison to the general population, HrQoL measured on the visual analogue scale was reduced by 54% in patients with AD/VD. In the dimension “anxiety/depression” of the EQ-5D, 81% of patients with AD/VD had moderate or severe problems. Depression showed significant association with reduced HrQoL (P < 0.01). Independent predictors of more severe depression were older age, male gender, better MMSE scores and being not married. Conclusions: Depression is a prevalent psychiatric co-morbidity in patients with AD/VD, which is often under-diagnosed being masked by cognitive impairment. Depression is a predictor of reduced HrQoL in elder people with AD/VD. Therefore, they should be screened for presence of depressive symptoms and receive adequate antidepressant treatment.

scholarly journals What is the quality of life in the oldest old?

2011 ◽  
Vol 23 (6) ◽  
pp. 1003-1010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria I. Lapid ◽  
Teresa A. Rummans ◽  
Bradley F. Boeve ◽  
Joan K. McCormick ◽  
V. Shane Pankratz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Cognitive Functioning ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Oldest Old ◽  
Community Sample ◽  
Geriatric Medicine ◽  
Depression Scale

ABSTRACTBackground: Maintaining and improving quality of life has become a major focus in geriatric medicine, but the oldest old have received limited attention in clinical investigations. We aimed to investigate the relationship between self-perceived and caregiver-perceived quality of life (QOL), cognitive functioning, and depressive symptoms in the oldest old.Methods: This IRB-approved prospective study recruited community dwellers aged 90–99 years old. Collected data included neurological evaluation, DSM III-R criteria for dementia, Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), Dementia Rating Scale (DRS), Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), Record of Independent Living (ROIL), and QOL assessment using the Linear Analogue Self Assessment (LASA).Results: Data on 144 subjects (56 cognitively normal (normal), 13 mild cognitive impairment (MCI), 41 dementia (DEM), 34 dementia with stroke and parkinsonism (DEMSP)) over a three-year period were analyzed. Mean ages ranged from 93 to 94 years, and the majority were female with at least high school education. Overall functional ability was higher in groups without dementia (p < 0.0001). All subjects reported high overall QOL (range 6.76–8.3 out of 10), regardless of cognitive functioning. However, caregivers perceived the subjects’ overall QOL to be lower with increasing severity of cognitive impairment (p < 0.0001). Lower GDS scores correlate with higher self-perceived overall QOL (ρ = −0.38, p < 0.0001).Conclusions: In our community sample of the oldest old, there was a fairly high level of overall QOL, whether or not cognitive impairment exists. Individuals perceive their QOL better than caregivers do, and the difference in subjects’ and caregivers’ perception is more pronounced for the groups with dementia. QOL is more strongly correlated with depressive symptoms than with dementia severity.

scholarly journals Analysis of life quality and prevalence of cognitive impairment, anxiety, and depressive symptoms in older adults

2017 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 261-268 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michele Marinho da SILVEIRA ◽  
Mirna Wetters PORTUGUEZ
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Cognitive Performance ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
World Health ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
World Health Organization Quality

Abstract The development of anxiety, depressive symptoms, and a decrease in cognitive performance can affect older adults’ quality of life. The objective of this cross-sectional study was to analyze quality of life and determine the prevalence of cognitive impairment, anxiety, and depression symptoms in senior center participants. A total of 120 older adults living in the city of Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil, participated in this study. The convenience sampling technique was used. All participants answered questions relative to socio-demographic variables, quality of life (World Health Organization Quality of Life-Bref), cognitive performance (Addenbrooke’ Cognitive Examination), and emotional state (Geriatric Depression Scale and Beck Anxiety Inventory). The prevalence of anxiety, depressive symptoms, and cognitive impairment were low indicating satisfactory quality of life of the older adults investigated.

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