scholarly journals Cultural participation as a way of active aging - possibilities and initiative proposals

2018 ◽  
pp. 561-571
Author(s):  
Sanja Bozic ◽  
Milica Solarevic ◽  
Tаtjana Pivac ◽  
Ivana Blesic

Population policy on aging involves many forms of active aging, the most important of which are employment, social and cultural inclusion, volunteering and improvement of basic living conditions such as health care, adequate housing, and affordable transportation. Today, many European countries are facing the challenges of population aging, including Serbia, where the importance of active aging is still insufficiently recognized by society and key decision makers. The aim of this paper is to highlight the possibilities for promoting active aging through the inclusion of the elderly population in the cultural life of the city of Novi Sad, which faces the mentioned problem and lacks appropriate measures for the inclusion of the elderly population in the social and cultural life of the city. In addition, the aim of the study is to examine the attitudes of the cultural institutions regarding the possibility of adapting cultural contents to this target group, as well as for their inclusion in the realization of cultural contents. To achieve this, in-depth interviews were conducted with employees of the selected cultural institutions of the city. The obtained results will serve as the basis for the decision makers to define proposals of concrete actions to encourage active aging through the cultural contents of the city.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Malcolm Clarke ◽  
Precious Onyeachu

BACKGROUND Population aging is a global phenomenon, with the proportion of the population over the age of 60 increasingly rapidly. However ownership and use of technology by people in this age group remains low, which impacts on introduction of and the assumptions made for, technology-based activities such as telehealth and telemedicine. It is essential to gain accurate information on the level of technology ownership in target groups. However, many studies on levels of technology ownership and use report using electronic methods for their survey, which introduces bias and may result in a higher value. OBJECTIVE To determine the level of ownership of technology in the elderly population using an unbiased data collection methodology. METHODS Our study collects data from patients invited to attend a clinic for their annual flu vaccination, and thereby captures a cross section of the population that is unbiased by the collection method. 309 patients completed a questionnaire, and were considered in three (3) age groups; young adults (25 to 45) (n=72), working-age (46 to 59) (n=80) and older adults (60 and above) (n=157). RESULTS In the older adult group (60+), 50 people (32%) out of 157 respondents had a mobile or smart phone and 107 (68%) did not; 38 people (24%) out of 157 respondents owned and used a computer and 119 (76%) had never used or owned a computer or tablet CONCLUSIONS Our results show a significantly lower ownership of technology in the elderly than found in other similar studies, which we attribute to the method of collection of the data, and consider to be a true reflection of the ownership in the general population.


2005 ◽  
Vol 16 (12) ◽  
pp. 1649-1654 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriela Luporini Saraiva ◽  
Maysa Seabra Cendoroglo ◽  
Luiz Roberto Ramos ◽  
Lara Miguel Quirino Araújo ◽  
José Gilberto H. Vieira ◽  
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2017 ◽  
Vol 66 (2) ◽  
pp. 83-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane de Eston Armond ◽  
Rodrigo de Eston Armond ◽  
Tatiana Cristina Pereira ◽  
Cléo Chinaia ◽  
Thiago Leão Vendramini ◽  
...  

ABSTRACT Objective In this perspective, the present research aims to describe the reports of self-injury and suicide attempt among the elderly population living in the city of São Paulo. Methods This is a descriptive, quantitative approach based on Violence and Accidents Surveillance Information System (SIVVA) of the city of São Paulo. In the selection of notifications, it was included the ones related to self-injury and attempted suicide against men and women, with age group between 60 and over, from January to December 2014 in the city of São Paulo, Southeastern Region of Brazil. Results During 2014, 93 cases of self-injury and attempted suicide were reported among elderly people living in the city of São Paulo. The main instruments used by the elderly population in the analyzed period were poisoning (41.9%), other means (34.4%), cold weapon (15.1%), high precipitation places (4.3%), hanging or suffocation (3.2%), and firearm (1.1%). Conclusion From the results of this study it was possible to characterize some specific aspects related to self-injury and suicide attempt among elderly in the evaluated population. Therefore, developing a strategy to promote effective prevention actions and offer specialized services to most risk groups (brown races, people with lower levels of education, and males).


2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 295-298
Author(s):  
Patricia de Oliveira Lopes ◽  
Simone Rezende da Silva ◽  
Tathianni Cristini da Silva ◽  
Yara Dadalti Fragoso ◽  
Angelina Zanesco

ABSTRACT The world population is aging fast and not all cities are prepared to cope with the needs of the elderly people. Cities need to develop strategies for senior citizens including the aspects of health, nutrition, consumer protection, housing, transportation, environment, social welfare, income, employment, safety, and education. The World Health Organization (WHO) created a program dedicated to older adults called the age-friendly city. This program is about creating the environment and opportunities that enable older people to be and do what they value throughout their lives. Most of the elderly population lives in urban spaces, and aging represents a challenge as well as opportunities to the cities all over the world. Recently, only 16 Brazilian cities have received the seal of international certification by meeting the requirements stipulated by the WHO. In the State of Sao Paulo, only two cities have been qualified for this seal. Therefore, the aims of this article are (a) to provide a brief history of this important initiative taken by the WHO and (b) to urge the decision-makers of Brazilian municipalities to develop effective initiatives for their cities to be prepared for this demographic modification.


Author(s):  
Alex Caetano da Silva ◽  
Renato Pereira

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) AND GEODADOS AS A TOOLS FOR ANALYSIS OF THE SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF THE ELDERLY OF PONTA GROSSA – PARANÁSISTEMAS DE INFORMACIÓN GEOGRÁFICA (SIG) Y GEODATOS COMO TÉCNICA PARA ANÁLISIS DE LA DISTRIBUCIÓN ESPACIAL DE LA POBLACIÓN ANCIANA (PONTA GROSSA – PARANÁ)RESUMOO presente artigo objetiva analisar a distribuição espacial de idosos (com 60 anos ou mais) do espaço urbano do município de Ponta Grossa, no estado do Paraná, adotando-se como técnica de análise os geodados do Censo IBGE 2010 por setores censitários, com auxílio dos Sistemas de Informação Geográfica (SIG). No contexto de SIG, os dados do IBGE são adequados para a entrada da estrutura vetorial e com formato compatível de softwares e possibilitam a geração de cartogramas e cruzamentos de dados. O cruzamento dos dados em SIG possibilitou a análise e a elaboração de cartogramas temáticos da população idosa do município, bem como sua distribuição pelo território. O conjunto de dados e de informações são elementos imprescindíveis na formulação de políticas públicas e de infraestrutura voltadas à terceira idade.Palavras-chave: Idosos; Censo IBGE; SIG.ABSTRACTThis article aims to analyze the spatial distribution of the elderly (aged 60 years and over) in the urban area of the city of Ponta Grossa - Paraná, using geodata of the IBGE 2010 Census by census tracts, with assistance of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). In the context of GIS, the IBGE data are suitable for the input of the vector structure and compatible format of software and enable the generation of cartograms and data crossings. The cross-referencing of GIS data enabled the analysis and elaboration of thematic cartograms of the elderly population of the municipality as well as their distribution across the territory. The set of data and information are essential elements in the formulation of public policies and infrastructure for the elderly.Keywords: Elderly; IBGE Censo; GIS. RESUMENEl presente artículo tiene como objetivo analizar la distribución espacial de ancianos (con 60 años o más) del espacio urbano del municipio de Ponta Grossa - Paraná, adoptando como técnica de análisis los geodatos del Censo IBGE 2010 por sectores censales, con ayuda de los Sistemas de Información Geográfica (SIG). En el contexto de SIG, los datos del IBGE son adecuados para la entrada de la estructura vectorial y con formato compatible de softwares y posibilitan la generación de cartogramas y cruces de datos. El cruce de los datos en SIG posibilitó el análisis y la elaboración de cartogramas temáticos de la población anciana del municipio así como su distribución por el territorio. El conjunto de datos e información son elementos imprescindibles en la formulación de políticas públicas y de infraestructura orientadas a la tercera edad.Palabras clave: Ancianos; Censo IBGE; SIG.


2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (125) ◽  
pp. 400-410
Author(s):  
Gabriela Abreu Paes Carneiro da Costa ◽  
Gisele O'Dwyer ◽  
Yasmim de Souza Carvalho ◽  
Hisbello da Silva Campos ◽  
Nadia Cristina Pinheiro Rodrigues

RESUMO No atual contexto de transição epidemiológica, as Unidades de Pronto Atendimento (UPA) passaram a exercer papel fundamental no atendimento à população idosa, com destaque para diagnósticos relacionados com trauma, doenças cardiovasculares e doenças respiratórias. Este trabalho teve como objetivo fazer uma análise do atendimento à população de idosos nas UPA do município do Rio de Janeiro entre os anos 2013 e 2015, levando em conta os diagnósticos mais prevalentes de acordo com a Classificação Internacional de Doenças, as classificações de risco relativas a cada grupo de doenças e os desfechos após o atendimento médico. Detectou-se maior prevalência de atendimentos do sexo feminino, assim como um aumento considerável no número de diagnósticos atendidos em idosos com o passar dos anos. Observou-se que a maioria desses idosos foi classificada como risco Amarelo, e a maior parte dos desfechos foi alta ou encaminhamento a especialistas. A rede de atenção à saúde deve preparar-se para o aumento das demandas desse grupo etário, sendo especialmente necessário um incentivo à procura pela atenção primária em busca da prevenção.


Author(s):  
Phan Thuan ◽  
Vu Thi Thu Hien

The purpose of the article is to analyze the current of aging population and its impact on economic growth in the Mekong Delta. The article pointed out that aging population has being occured quickly with the trends: the rapid increase of group population aged 60 and over, the differences between localities in the area and the elderly population feminization. This has impacted strongly on the region's economic growth. From the evidences of this study, aging population has influenced both positive and negative to the region's economic growth.


1983 ◽  
Vol 46 (9) ◽  
pp. 255-256 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mirline Selman ◽  
Monica Fogarty

This article describes the work of the Peripatetic Geriatric Team (PGT) at Hackney Hospital. The team, composed of a medical doctor, an occupational therapist and a physiotherapist, works as an extension of the Geriatric Department at Hackney Hospital. It provides a community service to the elderly population (those of pensionable age and over) within the Borough of Hackney itself and the City of London. The article includes details of the background to the development of the team and its aims. The varied work of the team is also described together with relevant case studies. Some personal recommendations are made by the writers regarding points to be borne in mind when embarking on a new ‘venture’ such as this.


2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 26
Author(s):  
I Dewa Ayu Putri Wirantari

ABSTRAK Penduduk di Indonesia saat ini mengalami pertumbuhan yang cepat, terlebih lagi dewasa ini Indonesia mengalami fenomena peningkatan jumlah lansia yang begitu besar atau yang dapat kita kenal dengan ledakan penduduk usia lanjut, Angka pertumbuhan lansia terus meningkat setiap tahun. Menurut data Bappenas yang dikelola oleh Chandra menyatakan bahwa pada tahun 1980, penduduk lanjut usia baru berjumlah 7,7 juta jiwa atau 5,2% dari total jumlah penduduk. Inovasi yang dilakukan oleh Dinas Kesehatan Kota Yogyakarta sedikit memberikan angin segar bagi efektivitas pelayanan kesehatan khususnya para lansia di kota Yogyakarta. Mengingat bahwa kota Yogyakarta merupakan kota dengan jumlah penduduk lansia terbanyak di Indonesia. Pemerintah kota Yogyakarta dan Dinas Kesehatan telah melakukan kerjasama yang baik dengan berbagai pihak sehingga berdirilah rumah sehat lansia yang beralamatkan di jalan Pakel Baru, Sorosutan Umbulharjo-Yogyakarta, didirikan pada tahun 2013 dan sudah beroperasi hingga sekarang. Bahkan inovasi Rumah Sehat Lansia ini telah masuk dalam 33 inovasi pelayanan terbaik oleh Kementerian Pendayagunaan Aparatur Negara (Kemenpan). Pemerintah kota Yogyakarta hendaknya memperhatikan fasilitas-fasilitas kesehatan mislanya peralatan medis, kamar dan tempat tidur pasien sehingga rumah sehat lansia dapat menampung pasien untuk menjalani rawat inap demi pelayanan kesehatan yang berkualitas. Memperhatikan jumlah tenaga medis dokter dan perawat yang menangani para lansia. Mengingat selama ini kunjungan dokter efektifnya hanya 2 kali dalam seminggu yakni hari rabu dan sabtu. Sehingga dengan jumlah dokter yang memadai maka jumlah kunjungan dokter dapat diperbanyak lagi bahkan diharapkan dapat melayani setiap hari mengingat jumlah pasien yang tidak sedikit. Keyword : Inovasi, DIY, Lansia, Pelayanan Kesehatan.   ABSTRACT                     The population in Indonesia is currently increasing rapid growth, again nowadays Indonesia is experiencing the phenomenon of an increase in the number of elderly people who can be bigger than we can grow rapidly, the growth rate of the elderly continues to grow every year. According to data from Bappenas managed by Chandra, in 1980, the elderly population was only 7.7 million or 5.2% of the total population. The innovation carried out by the Yogyakarta City Health Office gives a little fresh air to the health care needs of the elderly in the city of Yogyakarta. Given the city of Yogyakarta is the city with the largest number of elderly population in Indonesia. The Yogyakarta city government and the Health Office have made good cooperation with the relevant parties to stand up for a healthy elderly house addressing Jalan Pakel Baru, Sorosutan Umbulharjo-Yogyakarta, established in 2013 and now available. Actually the innovation of the Elderly Healthy House has been included in the 33 best service innovations by the Ministry of Administrative Reform (Kemenpan). The Yogyakarta city government pays attention to health facilities such as medical equipment, rooms and patient beds so that elderly healthy homes can accommodate patients to increase hospitalization in accordance with quality health services. Noting the number of medical personnel and nurses who add to the elderly. It is hoped that during the doctor's visit it will be effective only 2 times a week, Wednesday and Saturday. The recommended amount that can be received every day Keyword: DIY, Elderly, Innovation


1998 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 223-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniele Rosso ◽  
Sabrina Campagna ◽  
Fabio Di Stefano ◽  
Giuseppe Romano ◽  
Domenico Maugeri ◽  
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