Modern Approaches to Assessment of Quality of Life and prolonging the active aging of guests of the health resort

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 62-69
Author(s):  
S.A. Balakin ◽  
◽  
Yu.D. Pestov ◽  
L.G. Sazonova ◽  
A.Ya. Dmitriev ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Active Aging ◽  
Health Resort

scholarly journals Relationship between Active Aging and Quality of Life in Middle-Aged and Older Koreans: Analysis of the 2013–2018 KNHANES

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 240
Author(s):  
MiJung Eum ◽  
HyungSeon Kim
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Subjective Health ◽  
Active Aging ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Subjective Health Status ◽  
Healthcare Needs ◽  
Unmet Healthcare Needs ◽  
Health Factors

With the increase in the aging population worldwide, social interest in having a vibrant and valuable old age has been increasing with changes in the perspectives on old age. This study aimed to determine the relationship between active aging and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in middle-aged and older Korean using national data. The subjects were 14,117 adults aged ≥55 years. HRQOL was evaluated using the EuroQol–5 Dimension (EQ-5D) questionnaire, and active aging was defined based on the health factors, participation factors, and security factors. The average EQ-5D score was 91.04 ± 0.143. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis sequentially inputting the health, participation, and security factors showed that health factors had the strongest influence on HRQOL (F = 216.656, p < 0.001). In the final model, which included all variables, activity limit (B = −10.477, p < 0.001) and subjective health status (B = −7.282, p < 0.001) were closely related to the HRQOL. In addition, economic activity, income level, home ownership, private health insurance, and unmet healthcare needs were associated with HRQOL. The R2 of the model was 38.2%. To improve the HRQOL of middle-aged and older people, it is necessary to consider active aging factors. Furthermore, follow-up studies using various indicators reflecting active aging should be conducted.

Active aging, psychological well-being and quality of life of elderly and pre-elderly Malaysians during movement control periods

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Pei Boon Ooi ◽  
Derek Lai Teik Ong ◽  
Suat Cheng Peh ◽  
Siti Fairuz Ismail ◽  
Sally Anne Malar S Paramanathan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Movement Control ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Active Aging ◽  
Psychological Well Being

Pilot Test of a New Personal Health System Integrating Environmental and Wearable Sensors for Telemonitoring and Care of Elderly People at Home (SMARTA Project)

Gerontology ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 63 (3) ◽  
pp. 281-286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucia Pigini ◽  
Gabriele Bovi ◽  
Claudia Panzarino ◽  
Valerio Gower ◽  
Maurizio Ferratini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
User Interface ◽  
Health System ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Sensor Integration ◽  
Personal Health ◽  
Active Aging ◽  
Home Setting

Background: The increase in life expectancy is accompanied by a growing number of elderly subjects affected by chronic comorbidities, a health issue which also implies important socioeconomic consequences. Shifting from hospital or community dwelling care towards a home personalized healthcare paradigm would promote active aging with a better quality of life, along with a reduction in healthcare-related costs. Objective: The aim of the SMARTA project was to develop and test an innovative personal health system integrating standard sensors as well as innovative wearable and environmental sensors to allow home telemonitoring of vital parameters and detection of anomalies in daily activities, thus supporting active aging through remote healthcare. Methods: A first phase of the project consisted in the definition of the health and environmental parameters to be monitored (electrocardiography and actigraphy, blood pressure and oxygen saturation, weight, ear temperature, glycemia, home interaction monitoring - water tap, refrigerator, and dishwasher), the feedbacks for the clinicians, and the reminders for the patients. It was followed by a technical feasibility analysis leading to an iterative process of prototype development, sensor integration, and testing. Once the prototype had reached an advanced stage of development, a group of 32 volunteers - including 15 healthy adult subjects, 13 elderly people with cardiac diseases, and 4 clinical operators - was recruited to test the system in a real home setting, in order to evaluate both technical reliability and user perception of the system in terms of effectiveness, usability, acceptance, and attractiveness. Results: The testing in a real home setting showed a good perception of the SMARTA system and its functionalities both by the patients and by the clinicians, who appreciated the user interface and the clinical governance system. The moderate system reliability of 65-70% evidenced some technical issues, mainly related to sensor integration, while the patient's user interface showed excellent reliability (100%). Conclusions: Both elderly people and clinical operators considered the SMARTA system a promising and attractive tool for improving patients' healthcare while reducing related costs and preserving quality of life. However, the moderate reliability of the system should prompt further technical developments in terms of sensor integration and usability of the clinical operator's user interface.

scholarly journals Supportive Built Environment for Active Aging in Korea’s Healthy City

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 875-876
Author(s):  
Eunju Hwang ◽  
Chungwen Hsu ◽  
Jinwook Jeong ◽  
Nancy Brossoie ◽  
Kimin Song
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Built Environment ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Public Spaces ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Medium Size ◽  
Active Aging ◽  
Healthy City ◽  
Outdoor Spaces

Abstract Many small and medium-size towns in South Korea experience an increasing number of older adults growing older. This medium-size mountain city has been a member of WHO’s Healthy City Alliances and we investigated the impacts of built environment (BE) in the community on active aging. The purpose of the survey was to identify the BE affecting the residents’ physical activity level and quality of life. The survey data (N=630) were collected from the residents aged 40 years and over in May 2019 from a mountain city near a national park in Northeast part of Korea. The average age of the participants was 67.41 years of age and most wanted to stay in their community. Our descriptive data analysis show that the following items are perceived very important to address in creating more supportive environment: benches in public spaces; safe pathways and public transportation station; well-maintained sidewalks; affordable and accessible housing options. Regression models were also developed to examine the impacts of BE on activity level and quality of life. BE factors included the features related to outdoor spaces and buildings, public transportation, streetscape and housing, and found a significant relation between the participants’ activity level and public transportation in addition to demographic factors such as age and health status. Regarding the quality of life, the participants’ perception on outdoor spaces and buildings and safe public spaces were positively related to quality of life. The study showed the importance of supportive and age-friendly environments for active living.

scholarly journals Silver Economy in Romania. Érmellék Case Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-98
Author(s):  
Katalin Gál ◽  
Rita Pásztor
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Active Aging ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Aging Index ◽  
The Individual

After the regime change in Romania significant changes in the structure of the population can also be observed, one aspect of which is aging. Our research examines the Romanian aspects of the silver economy on the example of Érmellék micro region. The studied North Bihor area is a disadvantaged micro-region where the social and economic changes of the last 30 years have not brought an easier life. These social changes can be seen in ethnic change, aging, the feminization of aging, and low educational attainment. According to economic indicators, people living here are characterized by low income and commuting lifestyle for working purposes. Accession to the European Union is mostly reflected in the increase in the number of border crossings points and cross-border labor force migration in this region. Thus, our research concerns the examination of the situation of the aging and elderly generation in Érmellék along the measures and services of the silver economy. After defining the concept of the silver economy and presenting the dimensions of the Active Aging Index, an analysis of the empirical data follows. Our study interprets the silver economy as a set of economic opportunities that address both the public and consumer expenditures associated with an aging population and the specific needs of the population over 50 years. During the data processing, through qualitative approach of the elderly population quality of life, we sought the answer to the question of the extent to which the silver economy, or some of its dimensions, can be accessed in Érmellék. In our study, we integrated the analysis of information from focus group interviews, professional and in-depth interviews in the framework of the exploratory research into the dimensions provided by the Active Aging Index. Along with the applied analytical logic, the presentation of the individual dimensions was supplemented with the processing of qualitative empirical material in addition to the secondary data, so we could get to know the conditions of active aging in Érmellék and the possibilities of the regional silver economy. Keywords: silver economy, active aging, quality of life of the elderly, social care, employment of the elderly, social participation of the elderly

scholarly journals Life-Space Mobility and Active Aging as Factors Underlying Quality of Life Among Older People Before and During COVID-19 Lockdown in Finland—A Longitudinal Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taina Rantanen ◽  
Johanna Eronen ◽  
Markku Kauppinen ◽  
Katja Kokko ◽  
Sini Sanaslahti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older People ◽  
Linear Models ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Active Aging ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Life Space ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Social Distancing

Abstract Background Social distancing, that is, avoiding places with other people and staying at home, was recommended to prevent viral transmission during the COVID-19 pandemic. Potentially, reduced out-of-home mobility and lower activity levels among older people may lower their quality of life (QOL). We studied cross-sectional and longitudinal associations of and changes in life-space mobility, active aging, and QOL during COVID-19 social distancing compared to 2 years before. Methods Altogether 809 community-living participants initially aged 75, 80, or 85 years of our active aging study (AGNES) conducted in 2017–2018 took part in the current AGNES-COVID-19 survey in May and June 2020. Outdoor mobility was assessed with the Life-Space Assessment (range 0–120). Active approach to life was assessed with the University of Jyväskylä Active Aging Scale (range 0–272), and QOL with the shortened Older People’s Quality of Life Questionnaire (range13–65; higher scores better for all). Data were analyzed with General Estimating Equations, General Linear Models, and One-way analysis of variance. Results Life-space mobility (B −10.8, SE 0.75, p &lt; .001), the active aging score (B −24.1, SE 0.88, p &lt; .001), and the QOL score (B −1.65, SE 0.21, p &lt; .001) were lower during COVID-19 social distancing versus 2 years before. Concurrent life-space mobility and active aging scores, age, and sex explained 48% of QOL at the baseline and 42% during social distancing. Longitudinally, steeper declines in all 3 variables coincided. Conclusion The observed declines indicate compliance with social distancing recommendation, but underline the importance of participation in meaningful life situations as a factor underlying good QOL also during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Quality of Life and Active Aging Through Educational Gerontology in Information Technology and Communication

2015 ◽  
pp. 93-101
Author(s):  
Esperanza Manrique Rojas ◽  
Hilda Beatriz Ramírez Moreno ◽  
Margarita Ramírez Ramirez ◽  
Nora del Carmen Osuna Millan ◽  
Arnulfo Alanís Garza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Information Technology ◽  
Active Aging ◽  
Educational Gerontology ◽  
Technology And Communication
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