scholarly journals Reading habit during the successful aging process

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 566-578
Author(s):  
Deise Claudiane Rodrigues Antunes ◽  
Caroline Fagundes ◽  
Cesar Augusto Kampff ◽  
Elizangela Halinski Cardoso ◽  
Marcele Medina Silveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Successful Aging ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Reading Habit ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Individual Potential ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

The increase in the elderly population brings a reflection on successful aging. Thus, beneficial aspects during this phase are analyzed. This study aimed to analyze the forms of influence of the reading habit for the promotion of successful aging, relating the readings performed with the periods of the development process throughout life. The study presents a qualitative, descriptive, and cross-sectional design. This study sample was composed of seven women who participated in this research, aged 60 years, or over, intentionally selected through the snowball technique. The criterion for inclusion in the study was to have the habit of reading throughout the life cycle. The research instrument was a semi-structured interview script. The analysis was performed using the Bardin content analysis method. From the results, it was possible to identify the habit of reading as a great ally, working as a tool for coping with difficulties. In aging, reading occurs naturally, showing its importance throughout life. Among the interviewees, it was possible to identify, despite their unique stories, that parents have a strong influence on an individual reader's formation. It comes to solidify when the school reinforces it in adolescence. The experience of aging is unique, that is, subjective, and reading can serve all people in different ways. Consequently, this habit enables learning to overcome difficulties in each phase, providing a conscious and autonomous experience of aging, retirement, and body changes, looking for ways to live healthier, taking advantage of their individual potential. 

scholarly journals Pendidikan, Jarak Rumah dan Dukungan Keluarga terhadap Pemanfaatan Posyandu Lansia

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 267
Author(s):  
Ariyanto Ariyanto ◽  
Tina Yuli Fatmawati ◽  
Filius Chandra
Keyword(s):  
Family Support ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Projection Data ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Area ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

The elderly population is currently increasing. Based on population projection data, it is estimated that in 2017 there are 23.66 million elderly people in Indonesia (9.03%). It is predicted that the number of elderly people in 2020 (27.08 million), 2025 (33.69 million), 2030 (40.95 million) and 2035 (48.19 million). Data obtained from cadres showed that the elderly had low awareness of joining the posyandu for the elderly. one cader said that the majority of the elderly rarely visit the posyandu for the elderly (only 40% are active). This research is a quantitative study with cross sectional design. The research was conducted at the elderly Posyandu in the Puskesmas Paal X Work Area with 36 respondents in December 2019-January 2020. Data were analyzed univariat and bivariat with the Chi Square test. The results showed that there was a relationship between family support and the utilization of the elderly posyandu, there was no relationship between education and distance from the house with the use of the elderly posyandu in the elderly posyandu in the working area of Puskesmas Paal X, Jambi City.

Medication Taking Behaviors in the High- and Low-Functioning Elderly: Macarthur Field Studies of Successful Aging

1995 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 359-364 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharon M Wallsten ◽  
Robert J Sullivan ◽  
Joseph T Hanlon ◽  
Dan G Blazer ◽  
Mary J Tyrey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Successful Aging ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Field Studies ◽  
Prescribing Patterns ◽  
Routine Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Over The Counter ◽  
Low Functioning ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Objective: To describe and compare medication-taking behaviors in the high- and low-functioning elderly living in the community. Design: A cross-sectional design with data collected by interview. Setting: The study included 5 counties in the southern Piedmont area of North Carolina. Participants: Respondents included 242 elderly aged 70-79 years selected from the Piedmont Health Survey of the Elderly and the MacArthur Research Program on Successful Aging. Main Outcome Measures: Outcome measures included strategies used to remember to take drugs, reasons given for skipping medications, factors associated with understanding of drugs, the number of over-the-counter and prescribed drugs used, and the number of drugs used in therapeutic categories. Results: Low-functioning elderly white respondents took greater numbers of prescribed drugs than did blacks or high-functioning whites. Respondents had a better understanding of prescribed than of over-the-counter drugs, with the poorest understanding of nutritional supplements. Men and blacks had poorer understanding of drugs than women and whites. The strategies subjects used to remember to take drugs included (from most to least frequently used): making it a routine activity, reading labels, a self-devised memory aid, a habit, being reminded by someone else, sorting, and noticing symptoms. Conclusions: Clinicians should provide their patients with information about over-the-counter agents as well as prescribed drugs, be alert to cues that blacks and men give indicating their need for additional explanation about a drug's purposes, and be sensitive to differential prescribing patterns with respect to race. When planning a regimen for multiple doses of a drug, clinicians should account for their patients' tendencies to use routine activities as memory prompts.

Aspectos socioambientais relatados por praticantes de atividades de aventura na natureza com 60 anos ou mais: a natureza em si e no outro

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 149-155
Author(s):  
Adriana Aparecida da Fonseca Viscardi ◽  
Alcyane Marinho
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Environmental Aspects ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Simple Observation ◽  
Analysis Technique

INTRODUÇÃO: As atividades de aventura na natureza favorecem a discussão de importantes questões sociais e ambientais, constituindo-se em experiências valiosas para qualquer pessoa, inclusive, para a população idosa.OBJETIVO: Este estudo teve como objetivo identificar os significados que praticantes de atividades de aventura, com 60 anos ou mais, atribuem às questões socioambientais. MÉTODOS: Trata-se de uma pesquisa de campo, com corte transversal, realizada com 18 homens e seis mulheres praticantes de atividades de aventura na natureza, com 60 anos ou mais de idade, na região da Grande Florianópolis. Para a coleta de dados foram utilizadas entrevistas semiestruturada e observação simples, registradas em diário de campo. Os dados foram organizados no NVivo 11.0 e analisados conforme técnica de análise de conteúdo categorial.RESULTADOS: A aproximação do praticante com o ambiente foi um dos motivos apresentados pelos idosos para praticarem atividades de aventura na natureza. Essa relação que se estabelece entre praticante e ambiente foi percebida, nesse estudo, pelo amor, pela preocupação com questões socioambientais, pelo cuidado com o outro e consigo mesmo.CONCLUSÃO: Os idosos praticantes de atividades de aventura na natureza refletem uma diferente forma de envelhecer, por meio da qual são valorizados e admirados. Assim, a contribuição deles com relação às questões socioambientais podem ser influenciadoras para outras gerações.ABSTRACT. Social and environmental aspects reported by nature adventure practitioners aged 60 and over: nature itself and the other.BACKGROUND: Adventure activities in nature favor the discussion of important social and environmental issues, becoming valuable experiences for anyone, including the elderly population. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to identify the meanings that adventure practitioners, aged 60 and over, attribute to social and environmental issues. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional field study conducted with 18 men and six women who practice adventure activities in nature, aged 60 and over, in the Greater Florianópolis region. Semi-structured interview and simple observation were used for data collection. The data were organized in NVivo 11.0 and analyzed according to the categorical content analysis technique.  RESULTS: The connection between the practitioner and the environment was one of the reasons presented by the elderly to practice adventure activities in nature. This relationship that is established between practitioner and environment was perceived, in this study, by love, concern with socio-environmental issues, care for others and for oneself. CONCLUSION: Elderly practitioners of adventure activities in nature reflect a different way of aging, through which they are valued and admired. Thus, their contribution in relation to socio-environmental issues can influence other generations.

scholarly journals Quality of life and low self-esteem: an alarming phase among elderly

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 4385
Author(s):  
Kavita Verma ◽  
Priyanka Setia ◽  
Priyanka Bhardwaj ◽  
Preeti Rawat ◽  
Preeti Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Demographic Variable ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Old age or elderly is the final stage of the normal life span. The elderly population is facing many health problems such as physical, mental, psychological and social etc. Factors like loneliness, low self-esteem, social isolation, quality of life and several others negatively affect elderly population and increase the risk of various health problems in elderly people.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted, in which 200 elderly from Sirmour participated and the subjects were selected using total enumeration sampling technique. For the data collection the Semi-structured interview schedule, WHO brief-26 QoL assessment scale and Rosenberg self-esteem scale (10-items) were used and data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics in SPSS version-23.Results: Present study shows that religion, education, occupation, monthly income have a very strong significant association at 0.05 level of significance with WHO bref-26 scale. Rosenberg self-esteem scale shows 165 (81.7%) of elderly have high self-esteem whereas 35 (17.3%) of them have low self-esteem. And no significant association was found between the self-esteem and demographic variable.Conclusions: Indicates that levels of QoL between elderly are moderate and many demographic, social and health factors are correlated with QoL. Also, no significant association was found between Rosenberg self-esteem scale with demographic variable. 

HUBUNGAN DUKUNGAN KELUARGA, PENGETAHUAN, DENGAN KEAKTIFAN LANJUT USIA (Lansia) MENGIKUTI KEGIATAN POSYANDU LANSIA DI WILAYAH PUSKESMAS GADING SURABAYA

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
NINDY VARA MEIGIA
Keyword(s):  
Health Center ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Bivariate Data ◽  
Quality Regulation ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Minimum Standards Service is basic service quality regulation that is entitled to be obtained by every citizen. Elderly people must obtain 100% health services. Various factors can lead to low visits to the elderly posyandu in the Gading Puskesmas area in 2017. Objective: to find out the relationship between family support, knowledge, and elderly activities in the elderly posyandu in Gading Surabaya puskesmas. Method: The type of research is observational analytic with a cross-sectional design. Data processing and analysis is done by univariate and bivariate. Data collection techniques by conducting simple random sampling with a sample of 94 elderly people. Location and time of research from December 2018 at the posyandu in the Gading Surabaya health center area. Results: There is a significant value of 0,000 <0,05, so it can be concluded is have a relationship with family support, knowledge of elderly with activity following the elderly posyandu at Gading Surabaya health center

scholarly journals Prevalence of disabilities and non-communicable diseases in an elderly population in the Telangana state, India: a population-based cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. e041755
Author(s):  
Srinivas Marmamula ◽  
Satya Brahmanandam Modepalli ◽  
Thirupathi Reddy Kumbham ◽  
Rajesh Challa ◽  
Jill E Keeffe
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Population ◽  
Self Care ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases

ObjectivesTo assess the prevalence of disabilities (vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care and communication) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among the elderly population in two districts in Telangana, India.DesignPopulation-based cross-sectional study using a cluster random sampling method to select the study clusters.SettingElderly population in Khammam and Warangal districts were recruited. Detailed interviews were conducted by trained community health workers. Personal and demographic information such as age, gender, level of education and a self-report of NCDs was collected. The Washington Disability Questionnaire was administered to assess the presence of disabilities.Participants1821 participants aged ≥60 years, 54.5% were women, and 73.3% had no education.Primary outcome measurePrevalence of disabilities and NCDs.ResultsOverall, the prevalence of at least disability was 20.3% (95% CI 16.3 to 24.9). The prevalence of self- reported disabilities were: seeing (5.9%; 95% CI 4.4 to 7.8), mobility (12.8%; 95% CI 9.7 to 16.8), hearing (3.6%; 95% CI 2.7 to 4.8), cognition (4.8%; 95% CI 3.5 to 6.7), self-care (3.3%; 95% CI 2.3 to 4.7) and communication (1.8%; 95% CI 1.2 to 2.6). Overall, the prevalence of at least one NCD was 34.2% (95% CI 30.9 to 37.7). Hypertension was the most common systemic condition (25.4%; 95% CI 22.4 to 28.7), followed by diabetes (9.0%; 95% CI 7.3 to 11.0), and body pains (muscle-skeletal) (9.9%; 95% CI 8.1 to 12.2).ConclusionEvery fifth elderly person in the districts of Khammam and Warangal in Telangana had at least one self-reported disability. Besides, a third of the elderly had at least one NCD. There is a definite need to develop comprehensive public health strategies to address disabilities and NCDs in Telangana.

Abstract WMP57: Declining Blood Pressure is Associated with Subcortical Microinfarcts in Older Adults

Stroke ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 48 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mekala R Raman ◽  
Jonathan Graff-Radford ◽  
Scott A Przybelski ◽  
Timothy G Lesnick ◽  
Michelle M Mielke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Blood Pressure Measurement ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Pressure Measurements ◽  
Autopsy Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Blood Pressures

Hypertension is highly prevalent in the elderly population and microinfarcts are the most common vascular brain pathology identified in older adults at autopsy. We investigated the associations between systolic and diastolic blood pressures measured antemortem and the presence of microinfarcts at autopsy. Study subjects (n=302; age range=71-95) were participants in the population-based Mayo Clinic Study of Aging autopsy study, who had blood pressure measurements recorded during life. We investigated both cross-sectional systolic and diastolic blood pressure measurements at the baseline visit and the change in blood pressure (slope). Presence and location (subcortical or cortical) of chronic microinfarcts was abstracted from the autopsy reports. Of the 302 study subjects, 47 (16%) had cerebral microinfarcts, and, of those, 18 (38%) had subcortical microinfarcts and 29 (62%) had only cortical microinfarcts. The baseline blood pressures were not different between subjects with no microinfarcts, subcortical microinfarcts, and only cortical microinfarcts. In a logistic regression model including time between last blood pressure measurement and death, a greater decline in systolic [OR= 1.06 (1.01, 1.11); p=0.02]) and greater decline in diastolic [OR= 1.11 (1.02, 1.20); p=0.01] blood pressures were predictors of the presence of subcortical microinfarcts at autopsy. However, these variables were not associated with the presence of cortical microinfarcts. In conclusion, microinfarcts are common in the older adult population, and most of them are located in the cortex. A greater decline in both systolic and diastolic blood pressures and their association with subcortical microinfarcts, but not with cortical microinfarcts, may have implications for aggressive lowering of blood pressure in the elderly population.

scholarly journals Polypharmacy, chronic diseases and nutritional markers in community-dwelling older

2014 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 818-829 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erika Aparecida Silveira ◽  
Luana Dalastra ◽  
Valéria Pagotto
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Daily Consumption ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Percentage Body Fat ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Feminine Gender ◽  
Nutritional Surveillance ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Polypharmacy is a common practice among the elderly, but few studies have evaluated its association with nutritional markers. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of polypharmacy and its association with nutritional markers, chronic diseases, sociodemographic and health variables. This research is part of the Study Elderly/Goiânia, which evaluated 418 elderly community in a cross-sectional design. Polypharmacy was defined as the use of five or more concomitant medications. The following nutritional markers were investigated: BMI, waist circumference, percentage body fat, weight gain and loss, use of diet, daily consumption of fruits, vegetables, skimmed and whole milk. Multivariate analysis was performed using hierarchical Poisson regression, with significance level set at 5%. The prevalence of polypharmacy was 28% (95%CI 23.1 - 32.5), with a significant association with feminine gender, age range 75 - 79 years, eutrophic nutritional status and obesity, use of diet, poor self-rated health and presence of two, three or more chronic diseases. The high prevalence of polypharmacy and its association with nutritional markers and chronic diseases call the attention for the need of nutritional surveillance and monitoring in the elderly.

scholarly journals Correlation Between Level of Depression and Risk of Suicide in Elderly at Purwodadi, Grobogan

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 27-31
Author(s):  
Rilla Fiftina Hadi ◽  
Titis Hadiati ◽  
Natalia Dewi Wardani
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scale ◽  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Severe Depression ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Low Risk ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Severity Rating ◽  
Central Java ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Abstract Background: According to WHO, the elderly people have physical and mental challenges, including depression. The incidence of depression lead to suicide on elderly is about 12.7%. In Grobogan Regency, Purwodadi, Central Java, there has been an increase of depression in the last 5 years. Purwodadi Subdistrict depends on the number of orders with the highest number of traffic cases and the elderly.Objective: To determine the correlation between depression level and the risk of suicide.Methods: This research is a quantitative study with cross sectional design in which all respondents were observed and variables were measured at one time. Samples were taken from elderly outpatient of primary health care and Posyandu lansia at Purwodadi, who met the inclusion and exclusion criterias. Research samples were selected based on nonprobability sampling method through purposive sampling. This research used the Indonesian version of the GDS (Geriatric Depression Scale) and CSSRS (Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale) questionnaire.Results: The prevalence of elderly depression is 63.3%, and a significant correlation was found between severe depression and low risk of suicide (p <0.05)Conclusion: significant correlation was found between severe depression and low risk of suicide

scholarly journals METABOLIC SYNDROME PREVALENCE IS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH DIET QUALITY IN THE CHILEAN ELDERLY POPULATION: A CROSS SECTIONAL ANALYSIS FROM THE NATIONAL HEALTH SURVEY 2009-2010

2016 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
C. Dussaillant ◽  
G. Echeverría ◽  
L. Villarroel ◽  
C.B. Yu ◽  
A. Rigotti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Food Intake ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
National Health Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sectional Analysis

Objectives: To analyze the relationship between the prevalence of metabolic syndrome, food intake, and diet quality in elderly (≥65 years old) Chilean population. Design: Cross sectional analysis based on the last national health survey performed in the years 2009 and 2010 (ChNHS 2009-2010). Setting: Non-institutionalized individuals of 65 years or older were selected and visited at home. Participants: A subsample of 505 elderly adults from the ChNHS 2009-2010 who answered a food questionnaire and had appropriate information to diagnose metabolic syndrome following the ATPIII-NCEP guidelines. Measurements: Fasting blood samples were obtained in order to measure blood lipids and fasting blood glucose. Blood pressure, waist circumference, and body mass index (BMI) were also measured. A 5-item food frequency questionnaire was applied to all the participants of NHS 2009-2010. Results: The overall prevalence of metabolic syndrome in the Chilean adult population was 37.7%, increasing in frequency with advancing age. Among the elderly (≥65 years old), metabolic syndrome was found in 57.2% of the sample. Elevated blood pressure and increased waist circumference were the most prevalent metabolic syndrome components among this group (88% and 80%, respectively). Low intake of fruits, vegetables, whole cereals, fish, and dairy was seen among the elderly, and no association was found between food intake nor diet quality and metabolic syndrome prevalence. Conclusion: Metabolic syndrome is highly prevalent among the Chilean elderly population and its prevalence is not associated with food intake or diet quality in this age group.

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