Intergenerational Education for the Psychological, Social and Educational Improvement of the Elderly

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-26
Author(s):  
Nazaret Martínez-Heredia

Introduction: Intergenerational education encourages cooperation and interaction between two or more generations through experiences, knowledge, skills, attitudes and values. Objective: The main objective of our research was to know the benefits at the psychological, social and educational level of intergenerational education. Methods: This is mixed-type research establishing relationships between young and old. The sample consists of a total of 94 people, 47 young people (aged between 21 and 40 years old) and 47 older (aged between 65 and 85 years). We promote the development of a mixed methodology to know if after the implementation of an intergenerational program we have obtained benefits in the elderly participants. Results: Considering the results we can say that the benefits at the psychological, social and educational level have been very remarkable of our elders. Conclusions: We must bet on intergenerational relationships as an ideal within our daily practice achieving a healthy aging, benefiting continuity in an active social role of our elders.

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 162-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sascha Zuber ◽  
Matthias Kliegel

Abstract. Prospective Memory (PM; i.e., the ability to remember to perform planned tasks) represents a key proxy of healthy aging, as it relates to older adults’ everyday functioning, autonomy, and personal well-being. The current review illustrates how PM performance develops across the lifespan and how multiple cognitive and non-cognitive factors influence this trajectory. Further, a new, integrative framework is presented, detailing how those processes interplay in retrieving and executing delayed intentions. Specifically, while most previous models have focused on memory processes, the present model focuses on the role of executive functioning in PM and its development across the lifespan. Finally, a practical outlook is presented, suggesting how the current knowledge can be applied in geriatrics and geropsychology to promote healthy aging by maintaining prospective abilities in the elderly.


Molecules ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (9) ◽  
pp. 1801 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bee Ling Tan ◽  
Mohd Esa Norhaizan

Despite an increase in life expectancy that indicates positive human development, a new challenge is arising. Aging is positively associated with biological and cognitive degeneration, for instance cognitive decline, psychological impairment, and physical frailty. The elderly population is prone to oxidative stress due to the inefficiency of their endogenous antioxidant systems. As many studies showed an inverse relationship between carotenoids and age-related diseases (ARD) by reducing oxidative stress through interrupting the propagation of free radicals, carotenoid has been foreseen as a potential intervention for age-associated pathologies. Therefore, the role of carotenoids that counteract oxidative stress and promote healthy aging is worthy of further discussion. In this review, we discussed the underlying mechanisms of carotenoids involved in the prevention of ARD. Collectively, understanding the role of carotenoids in ARD would provide insights into a potential intervention that may affect the aging process, and subsequently promote healthy longevity.


2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 253-257 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takahiro Nakamura ◽  
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Motoya Takagi ◽  
Shinnosuke Usui ◽  
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As we age, we change physically and mentally. As society ages, the birthrate decreases and the older worker’s social role increases in importance. The social role of the elderly is, however, threatened by the potential increase in age-related accidents. This research used 34,217 cases to explore and clarify the features of age-related accidents, classified by type, victim age –10 to 30s, 40 to 50s, and those aged 60 and over– and the number of absentee days due to accidents. Our results show that more time is needed for an older worker to return to the job after an accident than for a young worker. The importance of accident prevention for older workers is growing throughout industry. Ensuring such safety improves safety for workers of all ages. Issues involving age-related worker safety thus are related to the safety and well-being of workers of all generation.


2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 256-265 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Medenwald ◽  
H. Loppnow ◽  
A. Kluttig ◽  
S. Nuding ◽  
K. H. Greiser ◽  
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2021 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
pp. 62-68
Author(s):  
V. Mihaylova ◽  
I. Ivanova ◽  
A. Alakidi ◽  
K. Kilova ◽  
M. Liochkova

Abstract A doctrine was established regarding the so called “new beginning” – the transition to the post-retirement period for a full-value experience of the available compensatory reserves and creation of overcoming strategies for opposing and coping with the obstacles in the still uncommon lifestyle of the senior citizen. By outlining the role of physical activity in a synthesized format, a successful attempt for data classification worldwide was made; in one fourth of the elderly people there is insufficient physical activity, more evident in the women and for Bulgaria this percent is higher (95%). The role and effect of categorized physical exercises for mobility, flexibility, and stretching, aerobic and anaerobic movements have been pointed out. Moreover, the review discusses the preventive effects of rehabilitation, including psychological ones and the role of it in helping patients live with socially significant diseases, coping with disability. The contribution of physical activity and rehabilitation as protective factors of non-infectious diseases is associated with good mental health, improved quality of life and well-being. Within this meaning, while contemporary medicine adds years to life, physical activity and mostly rehabilitation is a significant reason for adding a meaningful life in the course of aging and old age.


2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-44
Author(s):  
Diananta Pramitasari ◽  
Ulfaizah Sahril ◽  
Ahmad Sarwadi

The environmental amenities of areas with a high elderly population need to be adjusted to support their lives and ensure they experience a healthy aging process. Therefore, this research examines the role of residential areas in providing support to the daily activities of the elderly for their optimal and everyday use of available outdoor seating facilities. Data were obtained from 25 outdoor seating facilities in a densely populated environment in Yogyakarta City center through observations, interviews, and person-centered mapping of the elderly as respondents. The results showed that the elderly utilize outdoor seating for social, recreation, rest, shelter, and household activities. Therefore, it is still necessary to improve the physical quality of seating in these facilities to ensure that they are maximally utilized by the elderly. The important aspect in establishing these criteria are as follows: (1) dimensions, (2) protection, (3) material, (4) Form, and (5) comfort.


Author(s):  
Christina Permata Shalim ◽  
Angelina Yoewono ◽  
Yeodi Utomo ◽  
RA Tuty Kuswardhani

Elderly tends to be more susceptible to infections and chronic diseases. Malnutrition, immunosenescence, and changes in the gut microbiota affect susceptibility to the elderly. Several studies have shown that there is a change in the composition and variability of gut microbiota as we grow older. These changes are considered to increasing the risk of infection and play a role in the pathogenesis of various diseases in elderly. Supplementation of probiotics is expected to overcome the microbiota changes in the elderly and therefore improve the health of the elderly. In this review we will discuss about normal gut microbiota, changes in gut microbiota in the elderly, and effects of probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics supplementation in the elderly. We will also review recent studies on the health benefits of probiotics for the elderly immune system as a new strategy for healthy aging. Recent data suggests that supplementation of probiotics can increase the immunity of the elderly. Further research is needed so that probiotic supplementation can be applied in clinical setting as a supporting therapy to improve the health of the elderly.


2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 30-42
Author(s):  
Marwan W. S. Almasri

This study aimed to identify the role of school management in facing drop out at government schools in Khan Younis Governorate from the point of view of teachers, revealing whether there are statistically significant differences between the average estimates of the sample members attributed to variables (gender, qualification, years of service, educational level). The study was based on the descriptive/analytical approach, with a sample consisted of (232) male and female teachers, who were asked to fill in a questionnaire consisting of (49) items.The study found that teachers' assessment of the role of school management in facing drop out was high, by a percentage of  (81.3%),; according to fields, the leadership role ranked in the first order, followed by the technical affairs "supervision" role ", and then the administrative role, and finally the social role. It also found that there are significant differences between the average of the sample estimates due to qualification and the years of service in favor of the bachelor's degree and the teachers with in service (more than 10 years), while there were no statistically significant differences between the average estimates of the sample estimates due to the variables: gender and educational level. The study recommended the importance of conducing workshops and lectures to present the developed countries experiments in facing schools' drop out  and train the school management on stress release as well as the organizational effectiveness.


Author(s):  
Janayna De Almeida Andrade ◽  
Julia Guimaraes Reis da Costa ◽  
Andrezza Marques Duque

Introdução: O aumento constante da população brasileira traz desafios para toda a sociedade, considerando o papel social que antes o idoso não tinha. Sendo essa discussão imprescindível principalmente pela demanda, que tende a crescer cada vez mais, em relação aos idosos no ambiente da saúde. Objetivo: Analisar a concepção de discentes e docentes universitários sobre aspectos do envelhecimento. Metodologia: Estudo descritivo, quantitativo, de corte transversal. A coleta foi realizada através de um questionário estruturado e um instrumento padronizado, de natureza multidimensional que verifica a autopercepção do envelhecimento a partir de dimensões que envolvem características do envelhecimento. Resultados: Dos entrevistados, 79,67% eram discentes e 20,33% docentes. Dos docentes, predominou mulheres, média de idade 36,02 anos, católicos e casados. Quanto aos discentes, mulheres, idade média 24,20 anos, católicos, solteiros e renda de 1-2 salários mínimos. Foi possível perceber que os participantes tiveram uma autopercepção positiva acerca do processo de envelhecimento. Todas as mudanças foram experimentadas pelos participantes, tendo evidência ansiedade, problemas com o peso e o sono, no entanto, a maioria não foi associada especificamente ao fato de estar envelhecendo. Conclusões: Os participantes apresentaram uma boa autopercepção sobre aspectos do envelhecimento, o que é relevante por ser um bom preditor do envelhecimento saudável. Esse estudo ratifica a necessidade de pesquisas sobre o envelhecimento nos cursos de graduação em saúde, tal como previsto nas principais diretrizes e políticas brasileiras.Palavras-chave: Envelhecimento, Percepção, Docentes, Estudantes, Estudos Transversais.Abstract: Introduction: The constant increase of the Brazilian population brings challenges for the whole society, considering the social role that the elderly did not have before. This discussion being essential mainly due to the demand, which tends to grow more and more, in relation to the elderly in the health environment. Objective: To analyze the conception of students and university professors about aspects of aging. Methodology: Descriptive, quantitative, cross-sectional study. The collection was carried out through a structured questionnaire and a standardized instrument, of a multidimensional nature that verifies the self perception of aging from dimensions that involve characteristics of aging. Results: Of the interviewees, 79.67% were students and 20.33% were teachers. Among the teachers, women predominated, with an average age of 36.02 years, Catholics and married people. As for students, women, average age 24.20 years, Catholics, singles and income of 1-2 minimum wages. It was possible to notice that the participants had a positive self perception about the aging process. All changes were experienced by the participants, with evidence of anxiety, problems with weight and sleep, however, most were not specifically associated with the fact of aging. Conclusions: The participants had a good perception of aspects of aging, which is relevant for being a good predictor of healthy aging. This study confirms the need for research on aging in undergraduate health courses, as provided for in the main Brazilian guidelines and policies.Keywords: Aging, Perception, Teachers, Students, Cross-Sectional Studies.Resumen: Ntroducción: El aumento constante de la población brasileña presenta desafíos para toda la sociedad, considerando el papel social que los ancianos no tenían antes. Esta discusión es esencial principalmente debido a la demanda, que tiende a crecer cada vez más, en relación con las personas mayores en el entorno de la salud. Objetivo: Analizar la concepción de estudiantes y profesores universitarios sobre aspectos del envejecimiento. Metodología: Estudio descriptivo, cuantitativo, transversal. La recolección se realizó a través de un cuestionario estructurado y un instrumento estandarizado, de naturaleza multidimensional que verifica la autopercepción del envejecimiento a partir de dimensiones que involucran características del envejecimiento. Resultados: De los entrevistados, el 79.67% eran estudiantes y el 20.33% eran maestros. Entre los maestros, predominaban las mujeres, con una edad promedio de 36.02 años, católicos y casados. En cuanto a estudiantes, mujeres, edad promedio 24.20 años, católicos, solteros e ingresos de 1-2 salarios mínimos. Fue posible notar que los participantes tenían una autopercepción positiva sobre el proceso de envejecimiento. Todos los cambios fueron experimentados por los participantes, con evidencia de ansiedad, problemas con el peso y el sueño, sin embargo, la mayoría no se asociaron específicamente con el hecho del envejecimiento. Conclusiones: Los participantes tenían una buena autopercepción de los aspectos del envejecimiento, lo cual es relevante para ser un buen predictor del envejecimiento saludable. Este estudio confirma la necesidad de investigación sobre el envejecimiento en los cursos de pregrado en salud, como se prevé en las principales directrices y políticas brasileñas.Palabras clave: Envejecimiento, Percepción, Maestros, Estudiantes, Estudios transversales.


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