Emotional Content of Dreams Recalled by Elderly Women

1983 ◽  
Vol 56 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joan B. Howe ◽  
Kenneth A. Blick
Keyword(s):  
Life Style ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Emotional Content ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Dream Narratives ◽  
Dream Emotions

At the end of 6 wk., 37 elderly women turned in 145 dream narratives and accompanying emotions. Approximately two emotions were used to describe each dream; enjoyment, surprise, distress, confusion, interest, and fear accounted for 86% of all dream emotions. The emotions of disgust, anger, shame, and contempt were infrequently reported by these elderly persons. The dreams associated with the retirement life style of the elderly exhibited pleasant as well as unpleasant emotions.

scholarly journals Association between Cigarette Smoking and Physical Fitness Level of Korean Adults and the Elderly

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 185
Author(s):  
Hyung Gyu Jeon ◽  
Gyuri Kim ◽  
Hee Seong Jeong ◽  
Wi-Young So
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
National Database ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Fitness Level ◽  
Customized Training ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Using Data

Although previous studies have examined the relationship between smoking and physical fitness, they only considered current smoking status and the same fitness measurements regardless of age. This study investigated differences in physical fitness based on tobacco smoking habits. A total of 2830 non-elderly adults (NEA; 19–64 years) and 629 elderly (65–89 years) participated in the study, using data extracted from a Korean national database. One-way ANCOVA and ANOVA were conducted to analyze the results. The subjects were classified into three groups (smokers, those who had quit, and never-smokers). In NEA men, a significant difference was observed in 50-m dash (p = 0.003) and 20-m shuttle-run (p < 0.001), while in elderly men differences were only seen in sit-ups (p = 0.015). In the case of NEA and elderly women, no significant differences were observed in physical fitness levels (p > 0.05). The decreased fitness level due to smoking was more noticeable in men than in women, and in NEA more than in elderly persons. A non-smoking policy and customized training based on age or gender are necessary to increase fitness and improve health conditions.

scholarly journals Multidimensional profile of elderly participants of an influenza vaccination campaign

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 845-854
Author(s):  
Darleni Rosa Tambara ◽  
Danielli Gavião Mallmann ◽  
Naiana Oliveira dos Santos ◽  
Fabiani Weiss Pereira ◽  
Karina Silveira de Almeida Hammerschmidt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Vaccination Campaign ◽  
Population Group ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Living Conditions ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample

Objective : To describe the multidimensional profile of the living conditions of a group of elderly participants of an influenza vaccination campaign. Method : A cross-sectional study was performed, with data collection carried out between April and May 2010. A convenience sample of 225 elderly persons from 13 municipal health centers in Uruguaiana in the state of Rio Grande do Sul and vaccinated in the national influenza vaccination campaign was used. Subjects were interviewed using a structured script and statistical analysis of the data was performed. Results : Most elderly persons were female (62.2%), aged between 60 and 70 years (64.8%), married (40.4%), had a monthly income below the level of poverty (55.5%), used the Unified Health System (79.1%) and reported having good health (63.5%). Watching TV was one of the most common leisure activities. All the elderly women participants and 94.1% of the total sample were religious, with the catholic and evangelical faiths reported most frequently. Participants in the study described proper nutrition and a healthy lifestyle as being most likely to result in longevity. Family and health were among the most important factors in the life of the elderly individuals. Alcoholism, drugs, crime, violence, and political corruption were cited as the main problems for Brazil. All seniors were independent in basic and instrumental activities of daily living. Conclusion : Understanding the living conditions of the elderly assists healthcare professionals and supports the implementation and development of appropriate public policies for this population group.

scholarly journals Death and dying: elderly persons’ experiences of grief over the loss of family members

2018 ◽  
Vol 60 (5) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Eucebious Lekalakala-Mokgele
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Women ◽  
Death And Dying ◽  
Family Members ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Age Group ◽  
The Family ◽  
Qualitative Phenomenological ◽  
Depth Interviews

Background: Death is one of life’s few certainties and a universal experience for all individuals. When death occurs there is usually an impact on the family and friends of the deceased, the magnitude of which often depends on whether death was expected or unexpected. The grieving experiences of the elderly are rarely discussed. The purpose of this study was to describe experiences of grief and reactions to the death of family members amongst the elderly.Methods: A qualitative phenomenological approach was used to obtain data from elderly women in Ga-Rankuwa, Gauteng, to gain insight into the experiences of grief in this age group. Purposive sampling was used to conduct in-depth interviews with 10 elderly women whose family members had died. The data were analysed using a thematic approach.Results: The findings show that the elderly were exposed to multiple deaths of family members. The participants helplessly experienced with sorrow the death of family members, had experienced death anxiety, and relinquished control to God in terms of deaths.Conclusions: The response to death of the elderly affirms that it cannot be assumed that multiple death experiences establish their readiness or ability to handle these experiences and to grieve successfully. It can be concluded that the grieving process of the elderly is not different from any other age group and that they will also require the type of support and assistance considered for younger persons in times of grieving.

Beliefs in the Paranormal: Age and Sex Differences among Elderly Persons and Undergraduate Students

1999 ◽  
Vol 85 (3) ◽  
pp. 847-855 ◽  
Author(s):  
William F. Vitulli ◽  
Steven M. Tipton ◽  
Jennifer L. Rowe
Keyword(s):  
Continuing Education ◽  
Analysis Of Variance ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Paranormal Beliefs ◽  
Education Seminar ◽  
Age And Sex

Beliefs in the paranormal were rated stronger in younger as compared to elderly adults by Emmons and Sobal in 1981, and sex correlates of paranormal beliefs appeared to be stronger in women than in men by Irwin in 1994. This research studied possible linkages between age and sex with a comparative analysis between results of Vitulli and Luper's 1998 survey among undergraduate students and data from elderly men ( M = 72 yr., SD = 9.2, n = 21) and women ( M = 69.3 yr., SD = 7.7, n = 55). Crawford and Christensen's 1995 12-item Extrasensory Perception Survey was administered to elderly persons living in apartment complexes and private homes, participating in activities in a recreation center, or attending a continuing-education seminar. A 2 × 2 multivariate analysis of variance from responses on the 12-item survey showed that undergraduate men and elderly women had the highest ratings on paranormal beliefs. The self-selecting characteristics of a segment of the elderly sample led to a post hoc univariate analysis of variance by partitioning that sample into those who were attending a continuing-education seminar versus all other elderly persons. Sum-mated ratings (total scores) for this survey showed main effects for these subsamples and for sex. Sex and age differences were discussed in the context of the hypothesis of social marginality.

scholarly journals Trends in overall mortality and from diseases of the circulatory system in elderly individuals in Rio Branco, Acre, 1980-2012

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 143-154
Author(s):  
Polyana Caroline de Lima Bezerra ◽  
Gina Torres Rego Monteiro
Keyword(s):  
Cause Of Death ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Circulatory System ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Mortality Rates ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
System Disease ◽  
Disease Mortality ◽  
Overall Mortality

Abstract Objective: To analyze trends in general mortality and circulatory system disease mortality among elderly persons living in the city of Rio Branco, Acre, Brazil, from 1980 to 2012. Method: A study of the cause of death of elderly people was carried out from the data available in the Brazilian Mortality Information System. Crude and age-based overall and circulatory system mortality rates were calculated. The trend analyses of these rates were performed using the JoinPoint Regression program. Results: Despite the reductions in mortality rates, diseases of the circulatory system remained the main cause of death of the elderly in Rio Branco. The decrease in overall mortality rates was higher among elderly women and those aged 70 years or older. There was a tendency for death rates due to diseases of the circulatory system to decline among elderly men and grow among elderly women. Conclusion: The mortality rate among the elderly in Rio Branco revealed a declining trend. Deaths from diseases of the circulatory system were the leading cause of death, suggesting that research should be carried out to assess the need for investment to ensure that increased longevity is accompanied by good quality of life.

scholarly journals Cognitive function of elderly residents in long-term institutions: effects of a physiotherapy program

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-70
Author(s):  
Bruno Ricarth Domiciano ◽  
Darling Kescia Araújo Peixoto Braga ◽  
Paula Negrão da Silva ◽  
Mayara Paz Albino dos Santos ◽  
Thiago Brasileiro de Vasconcelos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Cognitive Disorders ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Health Promotion Program ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Institutionalized Elderly ◽  
Significance Level

The increase in the size of the elderly population demands new knowledge about the process of healthy and active aging. Cognitive disorders are directly associated with aging, and therefore represent a public health problem. A longitudinal and interventional study with a quantitative approach was performed with the aim of analyzing the effects of a physical therapy program aimed at health promotion on the cognitive ability of institutionalized elderly women. Data was collected using a sociodemographic and clinical form and the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) at three time points (baseline, after 10 interventions and after 20 interventions). The health promotion program consisted of 20 recreational group activities in weekly meetings lasting an hour. Statistical analysis used the paired Student's t-test and Analysis of variance, with a significance level of p<0.05. The sample consisted of 24 elderly persons, with a mean age of 80.04 years. The results showed improvement in the performance of the elderly, both in overall MMSE score (T0=19.22 vs. T2=28.33, p=0.01) and in the evaluated subcategories "time orientation" (T0=3.35 vs. T2=3.57, p=0.02), "record" (T0=2.61 vs. T2=2.95, p<0.01), "memory recall" (T0=1.78 vs. T2=2.71, p<0.01), "read and execute" (T0=0.43 vs. T2=0.67, p=0.01) and "copy diagram" (T0=0.26 vs. T2=0, 48, p=0.02). These findings suggest that physical therapy for health promotion purposes enables improvement in performance of cognitive activities of institutionalized elderly persons, thus contributing to a better quality of life.

scholarly journals Relation between family functionality and the household arrangements of the elderly

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 562-569
Author(s):  
Henrique Ciabotti Elias ◽  
Tatiana Silveira Marzola ◽  
Nayara Paula Fernandes Martins Molina ◽  
Luiza Maria de Assunção ◽  
Leiner Resende Rodrigues ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Relationships ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
Multidisciplinary Teams ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Family ◽  
Family Functionality

Abstract Objective :to verify the association between family functionality and the household arrangements of the elderly in an urban area of Minas Gerais. Method: a quantitative, household survey type study that was analytical, cross-sectional and observational in nature was carried out with 637 elderly persons. The Mini Mental State Examination, a characterization of sociodemographic and economic data and the Family Apgar test were used. Descriptive analysis was performed by absolute and relative frequencies for the categorical variables. The Chi-squared test (p <0.05) was used to identify relationships between household arrangements and family functionality. Results: elderly women (66.6%), aged 60 to 70 years (42.1%), who were married (42.7%), and received the minimum wage (45.1%), with up to four years of education (51%) predominated. It was found that the majority of the elderly persons interviewed (87.8%) considered their family as a unit of care with good functionality. There was a significant association between poor family functionality and elderly individuals who lived alone (p = 0.007). Conclusion: it is important to understand the family dynamics of the elderly so that multidisciplinary teams can promote actions and interventions aimed at the needs of each family, helping to strengthen family relationships.

scholarly journals Comparison of social support network and expectation of care among elderly persons with different home arrangements

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Leila Auxiliadora José de Sant’Ana ◽  
Maria José D’ Elboux
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Support Network ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Social Support Network ◽  
Mato Grosso ◽  
Instrumental Activities

Abstract Objective: To compare the social support network and expectation of care among elderly persons who live alone and those who live with others. Method: A cross-sectional study with 348 elderly people living in the community in the municipal region of Várzea Grande, Mato Grosso, Brazil was performed. The elderly were interviewed using a questionnaire composed of socio-demographic issues; evaluation tools of basic and instrumental activities of daily living; and care expectation and perceived social support network. The data were submitted to descriptive and comparative statistical analysis, the chi-squared test or Fisher’s exact test at a significance level of 5%. Results: Most of the interviewees were younger elderly women. Of these,14.66% lived alone and 85.34% lived with other people, with mainly bi-generation family arrangements. The majority stated that they had fair health, had up to two diseases, were dependent in instrumental activities of daily living and independent in self-care activities. Elderly persons who lived with others relied on their family, and the expectation of care was aimed at a daughter or daughter-in-law; while those who lived alone expected to rely on neighbors or friends to help with their tasks, if needed. Conclusion: Family members are the greatest providers of support and care, and the elderly hope to count on them when they need help in carrying out basic and instrumental activities of daily living.

Prevalence and Correlates of Functional Limitation among Elderly in Kerala

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 50
Author(s):  
A Anjana ◽  
Asha T Chacko
Keyword(s):  
Policy Development ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Functional Limitation ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Functional Independence ◽  
Active Ageing ◽  
Sample Population ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Biological Variables

Performance of IADL could be closely related to biological variables such as age and sex. Since women outnumbered men among the sample population, it is hopeful to conclude that elderly women can be relished with functional independence, but in the advancement of their age, they have to suffer a lot. The results of the study showed that the extended life year is accompanied by increased demands on health care delivery systems as more part of life may be spent with some functional limitation. The prevalence of physical disability in elderly persons with functional limitation are, therefore, important for policy development on care of the elderly. The most effective way to reduce the proportion of population with disabilities is to delay the onset of disabilities. Living independently in familiar surroundings surely promotes a better ageing and the development of living environments together with functional ability exert a profound influence on active ageing. In Kerala situation, geriatric care should be focused to the necessities of elderly women since they have to live more years with functional limitation and disability than males. 

scholarly journals Evaluation of balance and fear of falling in elderly individuals before and after senile cataract surgery

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 521-532
Author(s):  
Sarah Brandão Pinheiro ◽  
Carmen Jansen de Cárdenas ◽  
Leonardo Akaishi ◽  
Marina Carneiro Dutra ◽  
Wagner Rodrigues Martins
Keyword(s):  
Cataract Surgery ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Fear Of Falling ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Senile Cataract ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Elderly Male ◽  
Efficient Treatment ◽  
Post Surgery

Abstract Introduction: During aging there is a close relationship between visual deficits, imbalance and falls, and eye surgery can be an efficient treatment option for elderly persons. Objective: Evaluate the influence of visual conditions on patients suffering from senile cataract with increasing imbalance. Method: A descriptive and analytical study using a quantitative longitudinal cohort technique was conducted. The study included 30 individuals who were evaluated before and 30 and 60 days after surgery. The Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), International Falls Efficacy Scale adapted for Brazil (FES-I) and a medical history questionnaire were used to collect data. Statistical analysis involved the Chi-squared, Student's t and Mann-Whitney tests. Values of p<0.05 were considered significant. Results: The SPPB found that of 15 elderly women, 13 (87%) achieved moderate performance of the lower limbs while the performance of two (13%) remained poor, after 60 postoperative days. The FES-I revealed that three (20%) elderly persons were mildly worried about falls 60 days post-surgery. Of the 15 elderly male subjects evaluated by BBS, before and at 30 and 60 days after surgery, one (7%), managed to maintain some balance but needed assistance; while 14 (93%) maintained good balance. The SPPB found that the performance of five elderly persons (33%) was moderate and that of nine (67%) was good. Conclusion: Senile cataract surgery had positive preventative effects on lower limb performance, balance and fear of falling among the elderly studied, preventing the falls and fractures that are common during aging.

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