scholarly journals Perception of the elderly about the process of swallowing in aging

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isadora Buffon Costa ◽  
Ivonete Teresinha Buss Heidemann ◽  
Karen Fontes Luchesi ◽  
Ariane Xavier ◽  
Aline Arakawa-Belaunde
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
The Body ◽  
Participatory Action ◽  
Popular Knowledge ◽  
The Face ◽  
Swallowing Difficulties ◽  
Over Time

The aging process is accompanied by demands and adaptations of the body to improve the quality of life, including the maintenance of the individual’s diet. Eating difficulties can be minimized in the face of health promotion actions linked to popular knowledge. The objective to know the perception of the elderly about swallowing in the aging process and to verify the presence of myths and truths that pervade this topic. Qualitative research of the type of participatory action research, articulated with the Research Itinerary of Paulo Freire. It was carried out in four Culture Circles, with eight elderly participants, between the months of October and December 2018, and the stages of thematic research, coding and decoding were carried out simultaneously with the critical unveiling, such as the methodology Freireana foresees the analytical process. The thematic investigation revealed 32 generating themes that culminated in three significant themes, namely: (a) Myths and truths related to choking, (b) Understanding and perception of swallowing difficulties, and (c). Swallowing Care, Discussed Across Cultural Circles. The elders participated actively, speaking about their beliefs regarding swallowing and the factors that can lead to choking, as well as the methods used by them to unblock themselves. It was possible to notice that the elderly has beliefs that were transmitted to them culturally and that they use them in a natural and adaptive way to compensate for their difficulties. The participants demonstrated understanding of the intrinsic aspects that influence the act of swallowing, as well as the importance of a coordinated and conscious action, so that the consequences derived from presbyophagia do not develop over time.

scholarly journals The Analysis of Nutritional Habits of the Third Age Students in Poznań

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-29
Author(s):  
Magdalena Pracka ◽  
Marcin Dziedziński ◽  
Przemysław Łukasz Kowalczewski
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
The Body ◽  
Nutritional Habits ◽  
Third Age ◽  
Waist To Hip Ratio ◽  
The Third

AbstractIn recent years have seen increasing percentage of the elderly in the overall population. This has driven the attention to the lifestyle factors that influence the health and quality of life of this social group, including their nutrition and physical activity. Universities of the Third Age (U3A) are a valuable platform for the dissemination and broadening of the knowledge related to these topics. The nutritional habits of 61 U3A students in Poznań were evaluated on the basis of a modified KomPAN questionnaire. Their nutritional status was determined using the body mass index (BMI) and waist to hip ratio (WHR) indices. Nearly half of the respondents were overweight and 16% had first degree obesity. The WHR index in women was on average 0.8, while in men it was 1.01. Only 13% of the students declared regular eating, with 60% consuming 4-5 meals a day. Women were found to eat snacks between meals more often than men. It was also found that the majority of the elderly do not add salt to ready meals or sweeten beverages with sugars. Taking into account the observed nutritional problems and the occurrence of improper eating habits of the elderly, it is recommended to continue the education on the prevention of common diet-related diseased.

scholarly journals Nutrition and Healthy Aging: Prevention and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Diseases

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 4337
Author(s):  
Neri Maria Cristina ◽  
d’Alba Lucia
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Gastrointestinal Diseases ◽  
The Body ◽  
Fundamental Aspect ◽  
Effective Prevention

Nutritional well-being is a fundamental aspect for the health, autonomy and, therefore, the quality of life of all people, but especially of the elderly. It is estimated that at least half of non-institutionalized elderly people need nutritional intervention to improve their health and that 85% have one or more chronic diseases that could improve with correct nutrition. Although prevalence estimates are highly variable, depending on the population considered and the tool used for its assessment, malnutrition in the elderly has been reported up to 50%. Older patients are particularly at risk of malnutrition, due to multiple etiopathogenetic factors which can lead to a reduction or utilization in the intake of nutrients, a progressive loss of functional autonomy with dependence on food, and psychological problems related to economic or social isolation, e.g., linked to poverty or loneliness. Changes in the aging gut involve the mechanical disintegration of food, gastrointestinal motor function, food transit, intestinal wall function, and chemical digestion of food. These alterations progressively lead to the reduced ability to supply the body with adequate levels of nutrients, with the consequent development of malnutrition. Furthermore, studies have shown that the quality of life is impaired both in gastrointestinal diseases, but especially in malnutrition. A better understanding of the pathophysiology of malnutrition in elderly people is necessary to promote the knowledge of age-related changes in appetite, food intake, homeostasis, and body composition in order to better develop effective prevention and intervention strategies to achieve healthy aging.

scholarly journals Aging Process And Quality Of Life: Evaluation Of Weight Loss In The Elderly

10.3823/1821 ◽  
2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ankilma do Nascimento Andrade Feitosa ◽  
Katia Alves Soares ◽  
Ocilma Barros de Quental ◽  
Geane Silva Oliveira ◽  
Larice Costa Lourenço ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Life Evaluation

Quality of Life Trajectories of Older Adults Living in Senior Housing

2017 ◽  
Vol 40 (6) ◽  
pp. 511-534 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy Restorick Roberts ◽  
Kathryn Betts Adams
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Engagement ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Panel Study ◽  
Senior Housing ◽  
Life Trajectories ◽  
The Face ◽  
Over Time

Quality of life (QoL) in the face of declining health, mobility, and social losses is a central issue for older adults. Our study examined changes in QoL over time for older adults residing in independent senior housing within continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) and estimated how residents’ social engagement during their first year influenced QoL over the next 4 years. Data were drawn from a 5-year panel study of 267 older adults who moved into senior housing within four CCRCs. Although initial QoL varied between individuals, QoL declined for the group over time. One component of early social engagement—participating in a greater number of formal social activities organized by the CCRC—significantly slowed the rate of decline in QoL. Findings suggest that senior housing residents may benefit from early participation in organized social and leisure activities soon after move-in to forestall declines in QoL over the long term.

scholarly journals Evaluation Of The Elderly On Oral Health In The Basic Attention

10.3823/2338 ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carmem Silvia Laureano Dalle Piagge ◽  
Karoline De Lima Alves ◽  
Luípa Michele Silva ◽  
Adriana Maria Moreira Alexandre ◽  
Mariana De Lacerda Siqueira Brasileiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Assessment ◽  
Family Health ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Psychological Pain ◽  
Assessment Index ◽  
The Face ◽  
The Individual

Background: For aging healthy, the prevention and maintenance of oral health is essential in the general health of the individual. Objective: Thus, we sought to evaluate the elderly's perception of themselves, associating this information with their reported quality of life. Methods: This is an exploratory descriptive study with a quantitative approach. It was held in the Family Health Units in the city of João Pessoa-Paraiba-Brazil, in 2015. The Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index questionnaire was used to assess the Socio Dental Indicator. Results: Were 258 elderly, mostly female, married, who perceive their oral health positively, although they report having suffered limitations, being them physical, psychological, pain or discomfort. Conclusion: In the face of the evidence, measures are suggested to minimize the gaps, adopting more public policies aimed at the health of the elderly. These measures will ensure better conditions of service and development of projects with the aim of providing ageing with quality of life, to this age group. The results of this study may contribute to educational actions aimed at improving the care of the elderly.

scholarly journals Espaços de convivência para idosos: benefícios e estratégias

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (24) ◽  
pp. 65
Author(s):  
Celia Maria Francisco ◽  
Marcia Abrantes Pinheiro
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Functional Mobility ◽  
Retirement Communities ◽  
Social Risk ◽  
Calidad De Vida

Os espaços de Convivência para o idoso no Brasil, destina-se ao segmento às pessoas com idade igual ou superior a 60 anos em situação de vulnerabilidade, risco pessoal e social. Assim, o objetivo do estudo foi conhecer os benefícios e as estratégias utilizadas nos Núcleos e Centros de Convivência para idosos. Foi realizada revisão integrativa nas bases SCIELO e LILACS. Para tal foi utilizado os descritores Convivência; Idoso, Isolamento. Os resultados demonstram que os idosos participantes de centro de convivência apresentam melhor equilíbrio, mobilidade funcional e qualidade de vida quando comparados aqueles que não frequentam o espaço. Conclui-se que os espaços de convivência não seja apenas um local para atividade física, lazer, diversão e prevenção a doenças associadas ao processo do envelhecimento, mas sim, um ambiente que contribui para o autonomia, independência e inclusão social da pessoa idosa.Descritores: Convivência, Idoso, Isolamento. Spaces of coexistence for elderly: benefits and strategiesAbstract: The retirement communities in Brazil, are aimed at the segment of people aged 60 or over in a situation of vulnerability, personal and social risk. Thus, the objective of the study was to know the benefits and strategies used in this retirement communities. An integrative review was carried out at the SCIELO and LILACS databases. To this end, the descriptors were used Coexistence; Old, Isolation. The results show that elderly people living in retirement communities have better balance, functional mobility and quality of life when compared to those who do not attend the space. It is concluded that the living spaces are not only a place for physical activity, leisure, fun and prevention of diseases associated with the aging process, but rather an environment that contributes to the autonomy, independence and social inclusion of the elderly person.Descriptors: Coexistence, Old, Isolation. Espacios de convivencia para anciano: beneficios y estrategiasResumen: Los espacios de Convivencia para el anciano en Brasil, se destina al segmento a las personas con edad igual o superior a 60 años en situación de vulnerabilidad, riesgo personal y social. Así, el objetivo del estudio fue conocer los beneficios y las estrategias utilizadas en los Núcleos y Centros de Convivencia para ancianos. Se realizó una revisión integrativa en las bases SCIELO y LILACS. Para ello se utilizaron los descriptores Convivencia; Ancianos, Aislamiento. Los resultados demuestran que los ancianos participantes de centro de convivencia presentan mejor equilibrio, movilidad funcional y calidad de vida cuando comparados aquellos que no frecuentan el espacio. Se concluye que los espacios de convivencia no son sólo un lugar para la actividad física, el ocio, la diversión y la prevención de las enfermedades asociadas al proceso del envejecimiento, sino un entorno que contribuye a la autonomía, independencia e inclusión social de la persona de edad.Descriptores: Convivencia, Ancianos, Aislamiento.

scholarly journals Implications of therapeutic touch and relaxation massage on aging

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Glaucia Pegorari Micillo ◽  
Nair Nunes Garcia ◽  
Angelica Castilho Alonso ◽  
José Maria Montiel ◽  
Marta Ferreira Bastos
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
The Body ◽  
Therapeutic Touch ◽  
World Population ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
The Social ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
Increased Blood Flow

Background: The social, technological and scientific advances mainly linked to the health area were important for increasing the longevity of the world population, which highlights the need for studies and public policies aimed at the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases associated with aging. The search for complementary therapeutic techniques and practices to improve the quality of life of the elderly has increased in order to decrease the complications of the aging process such as chronic pain, fatigue, changes in sleep quality, stress/anxiety, depression and the risk of polypharmacy. Objective: Discuss the importance of touch in the elderly and the implications of using this therapeutic technique in improving the quality of life of the elderly. Methods:  Through bibliographic review, it was selected studies on touch and its implications on the physical, emotional and sentimental aspects of the elderly's life. There are several methodologies that use touch as a trigger for benefits to the body, such as: therapeutic touch, reiki and relaxation massage. However, massage has been strongly considered in the scientific literature, especially as it is a non-invasive and non-medicated technique, based on slips, friction, compression and stretches with different intensities and in certain regions of the body that promote improvement of physical aspects, such as: increased blood flow, with consequent increase in oxygenation and the arrival of nutrients to the tissues. Conclusion: It is possible to suggest that the beneficial influence of massage on physical, emotional and sentimental aspects may provide an improvement in the quality of life of the elderly.  

scholarly journals The Relationship between Family Functions and the APGAR Method on the Quality of Life of the Elderly

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-71
Author(s):  
Rasniah Sarumi ◽  
Muhammad Khidri Alwy ◽  
Arman
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Natural Aging ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship

The problem faced by the elderly is the natural aging process. Aging process causes many problems both physical, psychological, social relationship and environment. It has resulted disruption to always need the help, elderly people do not feel qualified because they always felt dependence on others. The existence of a family can support the daily activities of the elderly to be of higher quality.The aim of the study is determinant the relationship between family function toward the elderly life quality in the working place of Puskesmas Waara Muna’s Regency. Type of the study is quantitative by using Cross-Sectional Study approach. There are 71 elderly as sample. Data analysis are Univariate, Bivariate and Multivariate. The results showed that there was a relationship between adaptation (p-value=0,001), partnership (p-value= 0,000), affection (p value=0,040), resolve (p value=0,001) and the quality of life of the elderly. Meanwhile, the growth variable (p value=0,052) has nothing to do with the quality of life of the elderly. The partnership variable has a significant relationship with the quality of life of the elderly (ρ-value<0,05) with a sig. of 0,000 on the quality of life of the elderly. It is recommended for puskesmas to improve health services for the elderly by conducting home visits to carry out direct monitoring of the elderly.

scholarly journals Fraktur geriatrik

e-CliniC ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Felicia R. Kepel ◽  
Andreissanto C. Lengkong
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Bone Density ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
Geriatric Patients ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
High Impact ◽  
Good Communication ◽  
Appropriate Therapy ◽  
Geriatric Fractures

Abstract: Elderly have higher risk for fractures due to aging process which causes decreased bone density and quality. Inferior trunk fractures are the most common fractures in the elderly group, namely fractures of the hip, pelvis, lower vertebrae, and ankle. Geriatric fractures can be caused by high and low impact mechanisms. Low impact fractures most often occur due to osteoporosis associated with a mechanism of fall. Changes in musculoskeletal system are decreased muscle mass as well as bone density and quality that lead to osteoporosis. The diagnosis of fracture is based on history, physical examination, and supporting investigations. Treatment of geriatric fractures needs to be carried out by a team of doctors consisting of orthopedic doctors and geriatric doctors. Good communication and appropriate therapy plans need to be prepared thoroughly to achieve proper treatment in handling geriatric patients, therefore, the quality of life can be improved and disabilities can be prevented.Keywords: geriatric fracture Abstrak: Kelompok lanjut usia (lansia) memiliki risiko tinggi untuk terjadinya fraktur akibat proses penuaan yang menyebabkan penurunan kepadatan dan kualitas tulang. Fraktur trunkus inferior merupakan fraktur paling umum pada kelompok lansia yaitu fraktur pinggul, panggul, vertebra bagian bawah, dan pergelangan kaki. Fraktur geriatrik dapat disebabkan oleh mekanisme high impact maupun low impact. Fraktur low impact paling sering terjadi disebabkan oleh karena keadaan osteoporosis disertai dengan mekanisme jatuh. Perubahan yang dapat terjadi pada muskuloskeletal yaitu penurunan massa otot serta penurunan kepadatan dan kualitas tulang yang menyebabkan terjadinya osteoporosis. Diagnosis fraktur ditegakkan berdasarkan anamnesis, pemeriksaan fisik, dan pemeriksaan penunjang. Penanganan fraktur pada lansia perlu dilakukan oleh tim dokter yang terdiri dari dokter ortopedik dan dokter geriatrik. Komunikasi yang baik dan rencana terapi yang tepat perlu dipersiapkan agar pasien lansia dapat ditangani dengan baik sehingga dapat memperbaiki quality of life dan mencegah disabilitas.Kata kunci: fraktur geriatrik

scholarly journals Tipografia Inclusiva para Terceira Idade | Inclusive Typography for Seniors

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-116
Author(s):  
Bruno Serviliano Farias ◽  
Paula Da Cruz Landim
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Experimental Research ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
Social Problems ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Teaching Materials ◽  
Effects Of Aging

O idoso brasileiro enfrenta vários problemas que se relacionam, desde o processo de envelhecimento e suas questões biológicas até a organização da sociedade, como a Qualidade de Vida e a escolaridade. Muitos projetos tentam compensar os efeitos negativos do envelhecimento, dentre esses, as Universidades para a Terceira Idade. Um dos principais artefatos empregados nessas instituições são os materiais didáticos que servem de apoio ao aprendizado. Se não forem planejados adequadamente, os problemas fisiológicos e sociais tornarão esses artefatos excludentes. Nesse sentido, o objetivo deste estudo foi analisar os elementos tipográficos e apontar quais as principais características para produzir artefatos gráficos inclusivos. Para tal, foi realizada uma pesquisa experimental com testes tipográficos comparativos em 88 voluntários. Os resultados apontam que a escolaridade interfere na percepção e compreensão dos estilos tipográficos e fontes com traços com pouca modulação e com elementos de diferenciação são mais inclusivos.*****The elderly Brazilian faces several problems that vary from the aging process and its biological issues to the organization of society, such as Quality of Life and education. Many projects try to compensate for the negative effects of aging like Universities for the Elderly. One of the main artifacts used in these institutions is the teaching materials that support learning. If not carefully planned, physiological and social problems will make these artifacts excluding. In this sense, the objective of this study was to analyze the typographic elements and to point out which are the main characteristics to produce inclusive graphic artifacts. To this end, an experimental research was carried out with comparative typographic tests on 88 volunteers. The results show that schooling interferes in the perception and understanding of typographic styles and fonts with little modulation and with elements of differentiation are more inclusive.

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