scholarly journals AN ELDERLY’S PERSPECTIVE ON THE IMPACT OF SPIRITUALITY TOWARDS DEATH ACCEPTANCE

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 212-217
Author(s):  
Minnie Besin Mamauag
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Life Experiences ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Spiritual Beliefs ◽  
Sense Of Security ◽  
Adult Participants ◽  
Old Adult ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Death Acceptance

Objective: This study explored the religious or spiritual beliefs and behaviors of the elderly that could somehow translate to their level of death acceptance or lack thereof.Methods: A total of four (4) elderly participants, ages 60 and above whom meet the criteria set for this study was interviewed to assess their spiritual upbringing and experiences that resulted to their death acceptance. The study involves qualitative approach using thematic analysis. The narrative testimony of the old adult participants in this study which includes cases of older adult that believes in God, older adult having shifted from one religious organization to another, and older adults’ instilled spirituality comes from religious imprint from family members during childhood describes the three important patterns in the religious or spiritual standing of the participants.Results: The themes signified that (1) older adults are inherently religious and this nature is a subsequent factor in (2) their faith in God basing on their life experiences and life’s meaning. Furthermore, this (3) belief or faith in God offers them a sense of security and hope in the afterlife.Conclusion: These themes explain the pattern in the creation of a religious/ spiritual standing that leads to death acceptance among participants as evident in their interview results.

The impact of forced migration on the mental health of the elderly: a scoping review

2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 889-896 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashwini Virgincar ◽  
Shannon Doherty ◽  
Chesmal Siriwardhana
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Forced Migration ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Bibliographic Databases ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRACTBackground:The worldwide elderly population fraction is increasing, with the greatest rise in developing countries. Older adults affected by conflict and forced migration mainly taking place in developing countries may be particularly vulnerable to poor mental health due to other age-specific risk factors. This review aims to explore global evidence on the effect of conflict-induced forced migration on the mental health of older adults.Methods:Seven bibliographic databases were searched. The title and abstract of 797 results were reviewed for qualitative and quantitative studies meeting inclusion and exclusion criteria.Results:Six studies were selected for the in-depth review. Five papers assessed mental health in older adult populations displaced as refugees. One paper assessed mental health of older adults with varying immigration status.Conclusions:This review highlights the dearth of evidence about the impact of forced migration on the mental health of older adults. Further research is needed to explore the risk factors and processes that contribute to adverse mental health outcomes among older adult populations. This is essential to the development of interventions for this vulnerable and at-risk population, particularly in resource-poor settings.

When Grandparents Move In

2020 ◽  
Vol 51 (5) ◽  
pp. 299-308 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian T. Smith ◽  
Kelly Charlton
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Growing Up ◽  
Attitudes Toward Older Adults ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract. This paper explores the impact of growing up with an older adult in the home on one’s attitudes toward older adults. We surveyed 309 participants for their opinions on older adults, whether they grew up living with an older adult, and whether the older adult they lived with was ill. Those who grew up with an older adult had significantly lower opinions of the elderly but had less anxiety around their own aging process. This negative impact of contact seemed especially pronounced if the older adult was ill. Results indicate that although contact in and of itself can have a positive benefit on opinions toward the elderly, the nature of the relationship impacts the effectiveness of the contact.

scholarly journals Impacto de las TIC en la educación de los adultos mayores en Flandes (Tolima, Colombia) [Impact of ICT in Education for Older Adults in Flandes (Tolima, Colombia)]

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ludwig Iván Trujillo Hernández
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Teaching Strategy ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Adult Participants ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Ict Tools ◽  
Alfabetización Digital

El artículo muestra los resultados de un proyecto sobre apropiación de tecnologías de la información y comunicación (TIC) mediante alfabetización digital de adultos mayores del municipio de Flandes, ejecutado en el año 2014. La finalidad del proyecto es caracterizar cómo el adulto mayor actúa frente a las TIC como práctica de su vida diaria, para lo cual se evalúa cuantitativamente mediante una encuesta. Luego se desarrolla una estrategia didáctica básica de apropiación de tecnología y por último, se aplica dicha estrategia. Del total de la población encuestada, solo el 14% muestran interés por participar en el proceso de alfabetización digital para el adulto mayor, que conlleva a una familiarización de los adultos participantes con herramientas TIC, consiguiendo su uso en la cotidianidad y facilitando procesos de inclusión.Palabras clave: TIC, Adulto Mayor, Apropiación de tecnologíaThe article presents the results of a project on appropriation of technologies of information and communication technologies (ICT) by digital literacy of older adults in the municipality of Flandes, executed in 2014. The purpose of the project is to characterize how the older adult acts against ICT as a practice of daily life, which is assessed quantitatively by a survey. A basic teaching strategy of appropriation of technology is then developed and finally, the strategy is applied. Of all those surveyed, only 14% show interest in participating in the process of digital literacy for the elderly, which leads to adult participants familiarization with ICT tools, getting their use in everyday life and facilitating inclusion processesKeywords: ICT, Older adult, Technology appropriation

The Impact of Epidemic Outbreak

Crisis ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 86-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul S.F. Yip ◽  
Y.T. Cheung ◽  
P.H. Chau ◽  
Y.W. Law
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Completed Suicide ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Previous studies revealed that there was a significant increase in suicide deaths among those aged 65 and over in 2003. The peak coincided with the majority of SARS cases being reported in April 2003. Aims: In this paper we examine the mechanism of how the SARS outbreak resulted in a higher completed suicide rate especially among older adults in Hong Kong. Methods: We used Qualitative data analysis to uncover the association between the occurrence of SARS and older adult suicide. Furthermore, we used a qualitative study based on the Coroner Court reports to provide empirical evidence about the relationship between SARS and the excessive number of suicide deaths among the elderly. Results: SARS-related older adult suicide victims were more likely to be afraid of contracting the disease and had fears of disconnection. The suicide motives among SARS-related suicide deaths were more closely associated with stress over fears of being a burden to their families during the negative impact of the epidemic. Social disengagement, mental stress, and anxiety at the time of the SARS epidemic among a certain group of older adults resulted in an exceptionally high rate of suicide deaths. Conclusions: We recommend that the mental and psychological well-being of the community, in particular older adults, be taken into careful account when developing epidemic control measures to combat the future outbreak of diseases in the community. In addition, it is important to alert family members to vulnerable individuals who are at potential risk because of their illnesses or anxieties.

scholarly journals Older adult maintaining and improving health self-management through peer supported SMART goal setting

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 611-611
Author(s):  
Mary Hynes ◽  
Nicole Anderson ◽  
Monika Kastner ◽  
Arlene Astell
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Goal Setting ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Medical Interventions ◽  
Adult Participants ◽  
Smart Goals ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Non-medical interventions to address risk factors (such as reducing smoking, increasing physical activity, and tackling limited social interaction) are needed to help tackle escalating social and financial health costs. Peer supported interventions have been used successfully to support persons’ health self-management; however, there is limited evidence for group interventions facilitated by older adults. A proof-of-concept study by the first author demonstrated the potential of older adults meeting in groups to each create and follow through with a single SMART goal for any area of health over one-month. This study extends SMART goal setting to enhancing health management over six months. Older adult participants from across Ontario will attend virtual SMART goal setting group sessions followed by six monthly support group meetings where they are free to choose any goal, whether a mitigation or a new behavior. Each month the facilitator will assist participants to continue, modify, or set a new goal. At the end participants will complete surveys about their satisfaction with the method, their results and their desire to continue with SMART goals. They will also be asked if they would like to facilitate new groups to continue the spread of peer-supported SMART goal groups. This study is designed to empower older adults to maintain or improve management of their physical, psychological, and/or social health. It will reveal the impact of an older adult created and guided group health intervention on feelings of self-efficacy and well-being.

scholarly journals The Geriatric Medication Game to Raise Community Pharmacists’ Awareness on Older Adults’ Day-to-Day Challenges

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Aisha F. Badr
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Community Pharmacists ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Learning Activity ◽  
Simulation Games ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
Satisfaction Rate ◽  
The Impact

<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> In Saudi Arabia; it is estimated that the elderly (aged 60 and above) would reach up to (22.9%) by 2050, compared to (5.6%) in 2017. Simulation games have proven to be a useful and effective method of education in pharmacy schools, as it actively involves participants in the learning process. The objective of this study was to examine the impact of the modified geriatric medication game on community pharmacists’ awareness and attitudes toward older adults with common disabilities. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> A modified geriatric medication game was adopted to stimulate both physical and sensory disabilities in older adults. A total of 9 community pharmacists were gathered in 1 room and were asked to play 2 scenarios each. Self-reflection was assessed and ground theories were analyzed. <b><i>Results:</i></b> All pharmacists felt frustration and anger playing the game (100%), followed by becoming more aware of the extra time and guidance needed with older adults and realized how disabling chronic diseases could be, and felt they needed to improve common perceived attitude towards the elderly (88.89%). Pharmacists also felt empathy, sympathy, and compassion towards this population, needed improvement of common perceived attitude towards older adults, and felt the need to double check with older adults if they have any disabilities before counseling (77.78%). Finally, over half pharmacists (55.5%) wished they had more training on geriatrics during pharmacy school and the need for further review of Beer’s criteria. All pharmacists were satisfied with the game and recommended it to all community pharmacists. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> Simulation games are a great way to strengthen awareness and change practice accordingly. Pharmacists improved their awareness and attitude towards the elderly and reported a positive perceived value of this learning activity; with a 100% satisfaction rate. Adding a geriatric course with simulation component is recommended for better geriatric care.

scholarly journals Use of Music Therapy as an Audiological Rehabilitation Tool in the Elderly Population: A Mini-Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Sophie Grenier ◽  
Louise Lafontaine ◽  
Andréanne Sharp
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Cognitive Decline ◽  
Social Participation ◽  
Cognitive Abilities ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Vestibular Function ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
The Impact

It is well known and documented that sensory perception decreases with age. In the elderly population, hearing loss and reduced vestibular function are among the most prevalently affected senses. Two important side effects of sensory deprivation are cognitive decline and decrease in social participation. Hearing loss, vestibular function impairment, and cognitive decline all lead to a decrease in social participation. Altogether, these problems have a great impact on the quality of life of the elderly. This is why a rehabilitation program covering all of these aspects would therefore be useful for clinicians. It is well known that long-term music training can lead to cortical plasticity. Behavioral improvements have been measured for cognitive abilities and sensory modalities (auditory, motor, tactile, and visual) in healthy young adults. Based on these findings, it is possible to wonder if this kind of multisensory training would be an interesting therapy to not only improve communication but also help with posture and balance, cognitive abilities, and social participation. The aim of this review is to assess and validate the impact of music therapy in the context of hearing rehabilitation in older adults. Musical therapy seems to have a positive impact on auditory perception, posture and balance, social integration, and cognition. While the benefits seem obvious, the evidence in the literature is scarce. However, there is no reason not to recommend the use of music therapy as an adjunct to audiological rehabilitation in the elderly when possible. Further investigations are needed to conclude on the extent of the benefits that music therapy could bring to older adults. More data are needed to confirm which hearing abilities can be improved based on the many characteristics of hearing loss. There is also a need to provide a clear protocol for clinicians on how this therapy should be administered to offer the greatest possible benefits.

Smartphone and Digital Home Assistant Use Among Older Adults: Understanding Adoption and Learning Preferences

2021 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 742-746
Author(s):  
Maurita T. Harris ◽  
Kenneth A. Blocker ◽  
Wendy A. Rogers
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Learning Preferences ◽  
Digital Home ◽  
Use Patterns ◽  
Adult Participants ◽  
Smart Technologies

Smart technologies have increased dramatically within the last decade. Their availability has improved opportunities for productivity, health, and entertainment, and this is especially true for technologies that act as central hubs to link other devices and applications that expand their capabilities (e.g., smartphones and digital home assistants). Older adults may significantly benefit from integrating these devices into their lives to mitigate the various challenges they face with increasing age (e.g., cognitive, mobility changes). To understand the potential of these technologies for this population, we investigated use patterns, learning preferences, and other perceptions related to the adoption of these devices. Seventy older adult participants responded to an online survey regarding their use and preferences with smartphones and digital home assistants. The results informed our understanding of current adoption rates as well as provided key perspectives to inform their design for older adults.

Privacy Perceptions of Older Adults when Using Social Media Technologies

2015 ◽  
pp. 67-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dan Dumbrell ◽  
Robert Steele
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Privacy Concerns ◽  
Media Technologies ◽  
Brief Training ◽  
Adult Participants ◽  
Community Information ◽  
Preliminary Study

Social media technologies represent an emerging means by which older adults can access health and community information, engage in peer-to-peer information sharing, and also potentially decrease social isolation. Privacy concerns, however, have been consistently identified as a barrier for older adults' use of the Web and social media technologies. The authors conduct a preliminary study involving 150 older adult participants, investigating their use and perceptions of social media technologies. The trial involved first providing the participants with brief training in three common social media technologies: Facebook, Twitter, and Skype. The authors carried out a quantitative and qualitative analysis of the participant's use and privacy perceptions of these technologies. Overall, the results are promising as to the potential to address privacy concerns to enable older adults to further utilize these technologies for improved mental, physical, and social health. Implications for future research and usage within the older adult community are also discussed.

Privacy Perceptions of Older Adults When Using Social Media Technologies

2019 ◽  
pp. 1748-1764
Author(s):  
Dan Dumbrell ◽  
Robert Steele
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Privacy Concerns ◽  
Media Technologies ◽  
Brief Training ◽  
Adult Participants ◽  
Community Information ◽  
Preliminary Study

Social media technologies represent an emerging means by which older adults can access health and community information, engage in peer-to-peer information sharing, and also potentially decrease social isolation. Privacy concerns, however, have been consistently identified as a barrier for older adults' use of the Web and social media technologies. The authors conduct a preliminary study involving 150 older adult participants, investigating their use and perceptions of social media technologies. The trial involved first providing the participants with brief training in three common social media technologies: Facebook, Twitter, and Skype. The authors carried out a quantitative and qualitative analysis of the participant's use and privacy perceptions of these technologies. Overall, the results are promising as to the potential to address privacy concerns to enable older adults to further utilize these technologies for improved mental, physical, and social health. Implications for future research and usage within the older adult community are also discussed.

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