scholarly journals OLD AGE IN TURKEY AND WORLD AND SIGNIFICANT PROBLEM OF AGING WORLD: ELDERLY ABUSE AND NEGLIGENCE

2018 ◽  
pp. 25-34
Author(s):  
Melek YAĞCI ÖZEN
Keyword(s):  
Old Age ◽  
Significant Problem ◽  
Elderly Abuse ◽  
Aging World

Dementia in an Aging World

2019 ◽  
pp. 15-34
Author(s):  
Thomas Fritze ◽  
Anne Fink ◽  
Gabriele Doblhammer
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Middle Ages ◽  
Caregiver Burden ◽  
Assistive Technologies ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Social Challenges ◽  
The Family ◽  
Aging World

Both developed and developing countries are facing economic and social challenges posed by an aging population. Dementia is one of the most common diseases in old age and has major consequences for society. In 2013, an estimated 44.4 million people worldwide suffered from dementia, and this number is expected to increase to 135.5 million by 2050. The current worldwide costs of dementia have been estimated at $604 billion, primarily due to the high demand for care. There is no known cure for dementia; however, positive developments with respect to lifestyle and recognizing risk factors in young and middle ages might have positive long-term effects on the risk of dementia in old age. Prevention and adequate medical treatment of these risk factors might help postpone dementia into higher ages. In addition, assistive technologies may help to mitigate the family and caregiver burden.

Feminization of Old Age and Experiences of Subalternity

2018 ◽  
pp. 77-87
Author(s):  
Smita Verma
Keyword(s):  
Old Age ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
First Century ◽  
Access To Education ◽  
Demographic Feature ◽  
Political Factors ◽  
Aging Women ◽  
Aging World ◽  
Insight Into

The demographic feature of twenty-first century has been the rise of the aged population, making them socially visible. However, the concern is that an aging world is also a feminized world. But this transition does not hold a very vivid future as the elderly women are the most vulnerable section of the population. They make up for the majority of the poor due to scarce access to education, property, and employment opportunities. Widowhood often leaves them impoverished and victims of abuse. Until recently, aging women have not been considered a subject requiring serious attention in India. Most of the studies on old age have adopted a gender-neutral approach to the problems of ageing. It is a paradox that the feminist movement has marginally addressed this issue even though gender along with social, economic, and political factors has a profound impact on how people age, thus making aging a gendered experience. The question remains why aging has not been taken up as a feminist issue in India. This chapter gives insight into the reasons for their vulnerability.

scholarly journals Linkage of Depression with Elder Abuse among Institutionalized Older Persons in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Maginsh Dahal ◽  
Smriti Dhakal ◽  
Sudip Khanal ◽  
Kushalata Baral ◽  
Saroj Mahaseth
Keyword(s):  
Old Age ◽  
Elder Abuse ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Kathmandu Valley ◽  
Geriatric Depression ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Elderly Abuse ◽  
Old Age Homes

Background. To identify the association between elderly abuse and depression among elderly living in old age homes of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. Materials and Methods. A cross-sectional study was carried out in 5 old age homes of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. The Geriatric Mistreatment Scale and the Geriatric Depression Scale were used to collect information from 220 elderly aged 65 or above, and face-to-face interviews were conducted. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were carried out to identify the association between elderly abuse and geriatric depression. Results. Among the different types of abuse analyzed, the multivariate analysis showed that neglect ( AOR = 2.995 ; CI: 1.249-7.181) and economical abuse ( AOR = 4.728 , CI: 1.836-12.173) were significantly associated with increased risk of geriatric depression. Furthermore, the study identified that future saving and absence of chronic disease significantly reduced the risk of psychological abuse, neglect, and geriatric depression. Conclusions. Neglect and economical abuse are a predictor of geriatric depression. Efforts should be directed to increase awareness about the different forms of abuse among the primary caregivers of the elderly. Counseling services and support programs should be introduced in old age homes to address the high burden of geriatric depression.

scholarly journals Elderly Lebanese Women in an Aging World

1970 ◽  
pp. 11-21
Author(s):  
Abla Mehio Sibai ◽  
May Beydoun
Keyword(s):  
Life Expectancy ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Turning Point ◽  
The Body ◽  
Life Expectancy At Birth ◽  
Long Time ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Aging World

The turning point at which aging begins is ill defined, and the question arises as to whether there can be an age for aging (Tout, 1989). Old age is culturally determined and varies with time, person and place. Philosophers, long time ago, defined old age as the time when the individual reaches his highest point of development. According to Hippocrates, this is reached at 56, to Aristotle at 35 for the body and 50 for the soul and to Dante at 45 (De Beauvoir, 1972). In some cultures, aged is equaled with menopause in females, and in others men are not regarded as old until they are retired. Old age is perceived differently in Bangladesh where life expectancy at birth is 49 years than in Sweden or Japan where life expectancy at birth exceeds 77 years.

Emerging Nutrition Gaps in a World of Affluence - Micronutrient Intake and Status Globally

2011 ◽  
Vol 81 (4) ◽  
pp. 238-239 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manfred Eggersdorfer ◽  
Paul Walter
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Molecular Basis ◽  
Health Benefit ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Micronutrient Deficiencies ◽  
New Science ◽  
Health And Nutrition ◽  
Micronutrient Intake

Nutrition is important for human health in all stages of life - from conception to old age. Today we know much more about the molecular basis of nutrition. Most importantly, we have learnt that micronutrients, among other factors, interact with genes, and new science is increasingly providing more tools to clarify this interrelation between health and nutrition. Sufficient intake of vitamins is essential to achieve maximum health benefit. It is well established that in developing countries, millions of people still suffer from micronutrient deficiencies. However, it is far less recognized that we face micronutrient insufficiencies also in developed countries.

On Geropsychology in the Czech Republic

GeroPsych ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 161-166
Author(s):  
Hana Stepankova ◽  
Eva Jarolimova ◽  
Eva Dragomirecka ◽  
Irena Sobotkova ◽  
Lenka Sulova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Cognitive Rehabilitation ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Rehabilitation Research

This work provides an overview of psychology of aging and old age in the Czech Republic. Historical roots as well as recent activities are listed including clinical practice, cognitive rehabilitation, research, and the teaching of geropsychology.

Images of Aging in the Psychotherapeutic Context

GeroPsych ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 47-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva-Marie Kessler ◽  
Catherine E. Bowen
Keyword(s):  
Old Age ◽  
Diagnostic Tests ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
Developmental Psychology ◽  
Mental Representations ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Psychotherapeutic Process ◽  
Images Of Aging ◽  
Client Communication

Both psychotherapists and their clients have mental representations of old age and the aging process. In this conceptual review, we draw on available research from gerontology, social and developmental psychology, and communication science to consider how these “images of aging” may affect the psychotherapeutic process with older clients. On the basis of selected empirical findings we hypothesize that such images may affect the pathways to psychotherapy in later life, therapist-client communication, client performance on diagnostic tests as well as how therapists select and apply a therapeutic method. We posit that interventions to help both older clients and therapists to reflect on their own images of aging may increase the likelihood of successful treatment. We conclude by making suggestions for future research.

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