Participation in lifelong education for older adults and quality of life in old age

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.

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The Definition and Categories of Positive Solitude: Older and Younger Adults’ Perspectives on Spending Time by Themselves

The International Journal of Aging and Human Development ◽

10.1177/0091415020957379 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 009141502095737

Author(s):

Sharon Ost Mor ◽

Yuval Palgi ◽

Dikla Segel-Karpas

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Older Adults ◽

Qualitative Study ◽

Old Age ◽

Age Groups ◽

Younger Adults ◽

Definition Of

This paper attempts to develop a better understanding of the positive solitude (PS) phenomenon and its meaning among age groups, as well as formulate a unanimous definition for PS. A qualitative study ( N = 124) was conducted. Participants were gerontology professionals and laypeople. Interviews were conducted and content was analyzed in order to understand the essence of PS, themes, and subthemes. Two major categories were found: the essence and the components of the PS experience. Seven PS content categories and three meta-themes were raised: (1) PS is a matter of choice; (2) PS is satisfying and enjoyable; and (3) PS is meaningful. Differences in PS categories between younger and older adults were found. The meta-themes served as the foundation of a new definition. PS has different attributes in old age. A unified definition of PS may help distinguishing between PS and other forms of being alone. Recognizing and facilitating the PS experience among older adults might be beneficial and contribute to their quality of life.

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Quality of life and physical activity among older adults living in institutions compared to the community

South African Journal of Physiotherapy ◽

10.4102/sajp.v73i1.342 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 73 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Lesego M. Ramocha ◽

Quinette A. Louw ◽

Muziwakhe D. Tshabalala

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

Old Age ◽

Well Being ◽

Activity Level ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Community Dwellers ◽

Old Age Homes

Background: The environment of older adults plays an important role in their well-being. It influences their quality of life and physical activity level. In South Africa, there is a dearth of literature concerning this issue.Methods: An analytic cross-sectional sample of 80 older adults living in old age homes and the community was compared in terms of level of physical activity and quality of life. The study was conducted in Soweto, Johannesburg. A computer-generated random sample of older adults aged 60 years and above participated. The Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE) and RAND 36 questionnaires were used for data collection. Descriptive statistics were used to describe the sample. Unpaired t-tests, Pearson’s correlation coefficient and chi-squared test explored the differences and associations between institutionalised and community living older adults.Results: Quality of life in old age home dwellers (M = 68.53 ± 19.55) was significantly lower (p = 0.025) than in community dwellers (M = 77.74 ± 16.25). The mean physical activity score was also significantly (p = 0.000) lower in old age home dwellers (M = 20.18 ± 24.52) compared with community dwellers (M = 190.31 ± 82.81).Conclusion: Older adults who live in the community have a higher quality of life and physical activity levels compared with those who live in institutions (old age homes).

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Dental and Eye Problem of Nepali Older Adults Living in Old Age Home

10.36502/2020/hcr.6155 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 16-19

Author(s):

Chalise HN ◽

Paudel BR ◽

Mishra S

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Older Adults ◽

Developing Countries ◽

Old Age ◽

Policy Formation ◽

Growing Up ◽

Age Group ◽

Growing Population

Aging is a lifelong process of growing up and growing old which begins at conception and ends with death [1]. Globally, an elderly subgroup of the population is the fastest growing population than any other age group [2,3]. Ageing has direct and indirect implications for families, health and economics at both micro and macro levels [4]. However, such issues remain relatively under-researched, particularly in poorer and developing countries [5,6]. So, much research in this field from different countries and cultures will help for the possible policy formation for the quality of life of older adults [7].

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Introduction: Framing Community and Spatial Exclusion

International Perspectives on Aging - Social Exclusion in Later Life ◽

10.1007/978-3-030-51406-8_14 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 185-191

Author(s):

Isabelle Tournier ◽

Lucie Vidovićová

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Older Adults ◽

Social Exclusion ◽

Old Age ◽

Negative Effects ◽

Short Introduction ◽

Ageing Society ◽

Build Environment ◽

Spatial Exclusion

AbstractThis section focuses on the community and spatial aspects of social exclusion. For this introduction, we define the community aspect of exclusion as the unintended reduction of participation in local life and spatial aspects of exclusion as the unintended reduction of mobility outside and inside of a person’s home. Fighting against social exclusion of older adults is a priority due to the negative effects of exclusion on older adults’ quality of life as well as on the equity and cohesion of an ageing society as a whole (adapted from Levitas et al. 2007 in Walsh et al. 2017, p. 83). Place, as a socio-spatial phenomenon, can shape older adults’ lives and their experiences of social exclusion. It encompasses dimensions such as social and relational aspects of place, amenities and build environment, place-based policy and experiential belonging. The purpose of this chapter is to briefly introduce some allied concepts related to older people’s relationship with their place and environment, and broadly illustrate the relevance of this relationship to old-age social exclusion. The chapter closes with a short introduction to each contribution within this section.

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