Institutional functions in analyzing the elderly generation's resource potential

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 972-1002
Author(s):  
Irina A. PAVLOVA ◽  
Ol'ga P. NEDOSPASOVA
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older People ◽  
Institutional Environment ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Institutional Capacity ◽  
Regional Society ◽  
Resource Potential ◽  
Analysis And Synthesis ◽  
Theoretical Generalization

Subject. This article discusses the challenges and prospects for mapping institutional functions to assess the extent to which the resource potential of the older generation is being realized in regional society. Objectives. The article aims to develop a mapping profile of institutional functions to assess the extent to which the resource potential of the older generation is being realized. Methods. For the study, we used analysis and synthesis, logical and systems approaches, and theoretical generalization. Results. The article identifies the most important institutions for realizing the resource potential of the older generation and presents a typology of institutional functions through mapping across the three basic institutional spheres, namely the economic, social, and health ones. The article highlights certain system-based gaps in the analyzed institutional environment and dysfunctions in the institutional interactions in the field of the older generation's resource potential. Conclusions. The Older Generation's Institutional Capacity Implementation Map methodological model can be a significant tool to identify shortcomings in the implementation of government social programmes aimed to improve the quality of life of older people.

scholarly journals Strengths in the elderly as a factor that increases wellbeing

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 187-195
Author(s):  
Encarnación Ramírez ◽  
Ana R. Ortega ◽  
Rafael Martos
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older People ◽  
Emotional Functioning ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Moral Value ◽  
Traditional Therapy ◽  
Psychological Strengths

In the last decades there has been increased the study of the psychological strengths as factor that concerns the well-being. They are considered as a subset of features of personality to which a moral value is added, being defined as natural qualities that the persons are intrinsically motivated to use as they increase the quality of life. The investigations demonstrate that they act as factors of protection and prevention of the psychopathology and of the problems of behavior in the different stages of life. There are strengths that are more relevant in older people and their training would try to influence the behavior and the emotional functioning to increase the satisfaction with the life. In the present work we analyze the strengths that predominate in older and we propose a program of intervention to promote the improve their health and quality of life. This is a new proposal because, until now, interventions in this area have been aimed at palliate various problems or as a complement to traditional therapy but not to prevent the onset of common disorders in the elderly.

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.

scholarly journals Strengths in the elderly as a factor that increases wellbeing

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 187-195
Author(s):  
Encarnación Ramírez ◽  
Ana R. Ortega ◽  
Rafael Martos
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older People ◽  
Emotional Functioning ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Moral Value ◽  
Traditional Therapy ◽  
Psychological Strengths

In the last decades there has been increased the study of the psychological strengths as factor that concerns the well-being. They are considered as a subset of features of personality to which a moral value is added, being defined as natural qualities that the persons are intrinsically motivated to use as they increase the quality of life. The investigations demonstrate that they act as factors of protection and prevention of the psychopathology and of the problems of behavior in the different stages of life. There are strengths that are more relevant in older people and their training would try to influence the behavior and the emotional functioning to increase the satisfaction with the life. In the present work we analyze the strengths that predominate in older and we propose a program of intervention to promote the improve their health and quality of life. This is a new proposal because, until now, interventions in this area have been aimed at palliate various problems or as a complement to traditional therapy but not to prevent the onset of common disorders in the elderly.

scholarly journals The conception of selected Technology Assessment method and the possibilities of TS application

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 234-242
Author(s):  
Andrzej Wieczorek
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older People ◽  
Technology Assessment ◽  
Older Persons ◽  
Population Aging ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
User Centered Design ◽  
Rational Management

Abstract The article addresses the problem of population aging and the related problem of using and maintenance of technical means by the older persons. Such persons, as participants of the exploitation process, experience various problems. Therefore, the challenge is to adapt technical means to the needs of older people. The response of engineers to this challenge may be the technology assessment, which assumes the adoption of various achievements in the field of philosophy, sociology, psychology or other social sciences as tools for their work. The proposal for such a solution is presented in the article and it is an indicator that allows you to draw conclusions about the real needs of older people. The effect of calculations with its use is the Wi characterization in the function of the human age. This characteristic complements the characteristics obtained on the basis of empirical data about the behavior of a technical mean. The article also presents the possibilities of using the discussed indicator. These include: improving the quality of life of users of technical means at various ages through rational management of company resources, improving the quality of life of users through user-centered design, exclusion from exploitation by the elderly technical means/their components based on social technology assessment, analysis and optimization of needs people of different ages, modeling the movement of older people, elimination of social exclusion of older people, improving the quality of life of people of all ages through appropriate knowledge management.

Loneliness, Sociodemographic and Mental Health Variables in Spanish Adults over 65 Years Old

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Berta Ausín ◽  
Manuel Muñoz ◽  
Miguel A. Castellanos
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Older People ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Diagnostic Interview ◽  
Life Measure ◽  
Associated Variables

AbstractLoneliness is a risk factor for morbidity as well as mortality. Older people are more vulnerable to feeling alone due to age-associated changes and losses they might experience. This study aimed to analyze sociodemographic, psychosocial, and mental health variables related to loneliness in the elderly. A random sample of 419 people over 65 years old from the Community of Madrid was used. The UCLA Loneliness Scale, the CIDI65+ Diagnostic Interview, and the WHOQOL-BREF Quality of Life Measure were administered. A regression p model was estimated to identify the variables that best predict loneliness associated with old age. Loneliness-associated variables included living alone t(161.41) = 2.07; p < .040, marital status F(5, 404) = 4.52; p < .001, frequency of economic problems F(1, 408 ) = 4.86; p < .028, quality of life F(4, 405) = 7.36; p < .001, satisfaction with life F(4, 405) = 3.80; p < .005, satisfaction with social relationships F(4, 405) = 19.50; p < .001, presence of a mental disorder (t(98.70) = 2.92; p < .004), and having an anxiety disorder (t(51.11) = 2.19; p < .033). The results presented in this paper highlight some predictors of loneliness in older people that could be useful in intervention, to minimize harmful conditions that can lead to loneliness in people over 65.

scholarly journals Living with Light: an ethnographic study of older people’s use and experience of lighting at home

2018 ◽  
Vol 43 ◽  
pp. 01012
Author(s):  
S.L. Nielsen ◽  
M.F. Mullins
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older People ◽  
Everyday Life ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Ethnographic Study ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Cultural Experiences ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Insight Into

This ethnographic study aims to better understand the culture, values and everyday life of elderly people in view of their use of lighting in their homes. By addressing different types of lighting and exploring when, how and why older people used various lighting sources in their homes, the study seeks new insight into and an in-depth understanding of how older people experience light in their everyday lives. The paper introduces the results of a qualitative analysis of the collected data and presents some observations on the values and meanings the elderly attach to light and lighting in their daily lives. It is argued that these patterns are largely shaped by the elderly’s bodily, social and cultural experiences and contexts, so a framework encompassing four major themes is proposed: 1. Traditions, Economy and Environment; 2. Quality of Life and Independence; 3. Health; and 4. Security and Safety.

scholarly journals Falls Among the Elderly and Vision: A Narrative Review

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ray Marks
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older People ◽  
Functional Ability ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Societal Costs ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Life Impact ◽  
Insight Into

Falls among older people are widespread, and can be catastrophic in terms of injury magnitude, quality of life impact, and increased mortality risk. Among a multitude of factors influencing falls risk rates among older people are deficits in vision, and/or their effects on locomotion, balance, and functional ability. This review discusses the above topic, offers insight into what can be done in this realm based on the current body of literature. Sources drawn from leading peer review articles published over the last 30 years using key words: falls, vision, injury, fracture were retrieved and are analyzed and discussed. On this basis, the importance of falls and their prevention, and future clinical and research directives are highlighted. Expected to increase in prevalence falls cause much undue distress and high personal, as well as societal costs. The research literature on vision and falls, despite having major implications, remains limited at best, at present.

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 Quality of life and building design in residential and nursing homes for older people

2004 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 941-962 ◽  
Author(s):  
CHRIS PARKER ◽  
SARAH BARNES ◽  
KEVIN MCKEE ◽  
KEVIN MORGAN ◽  
JUDITH TORRINGTON ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older People ◽  
Institutional Environment ◽  
Building Design ◽  
Care Homes ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Staff Morale ◽  
Potential Applications

Older people living in residential and nursing care homes spend a large proportion of their time within the boundaries of the home, and may depend on the environment to compensate for their physical or cognitive frailties. Regulations and guidelines on the design of care buildings have accumulated over time with little knowledge of their impact on the quality of life of building users. The Design in Caring Environments Study (DICE) collected cross-sectional data on building design and quality of life in 38 care homes in and near Sheffield, Yorkshire. Quality of life was assessed using methods which included all residents regardless of their frailty, and staff morale was also assessed. The physical environment was measured on 11 user-related domains using a new tool, the Sheffield Care Environment Assessment Matrix (SCEAM). Significant positive associations were found between several aspects of the built environment and the residents' quality of life. There was evidence that a focus on safety and health requirements could be creating risk-averse environments which act against quality of life, particularly for the least frail residents. Staff morale was associated with attributes of a non-institutional environment for residents rather than with the facilities provided for the staff. The new tool for assessing building design has potential applications in further research and for care providers.

ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN FRAILTY, COMPLEX CARE NEEDS AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN MULTI-MORBID OLDER PEOPLE

2014 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
N. BLEIJENBERG ◽  
V.H. TEN DAM ◽  
I. DRUBBEL ◽  
M.E. NUMANS ◽  
N.J. DE WIT ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older People ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Complex Care ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Primary Care Practices ◽  
Complex Care Needs ◽  
The Relationship

Background:Little is known regarding the complex care needs, level of frailty or quality of life ofmulti-morbid older patients. Objectives:The objective of this study was to determine the relationship betweenfrailty, complexity of care and quality of life in multi-morbid older people. Design:Cross-sectional study.Setting: Thirteen primary care practices in the Netherlands. Participants:1,150 multi-morbid older people livingin the community. Measurements:The level of frailty was assessed with the Groningen Frailty Indicator.Complexity of care needs was measured with the Intermed for the Elderly Self-Assessment. Quality of life (QoL)was measured with two items of the RAND-36. Results:In total, 758 out of 1,150 (65.9%) patients were frail,8.3% had complex care needs, and the mean QoL score was 7.1 (standard deviation 1.2). Correlations betweenfrailty and complexity, frailty and QoL, and complexity of care and QoL were 0.67, -0.51 and -0.52 (all p<0.001)respectively. All patients with complex care needs were frail, but, only 12.5% of the frail patients had complexcare needs. Problems at climbing up stairs was associated with higher levels of frailty and complexity of care butwith a lower QoL. Conclusions:Higher levels of frailty and complexity of care are associated with a lower QoLin multi-morbid older people. The results of this study contribute to a better understanding these concepts and arevaluable for the development of tailored interventions for older persons in the future.

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