scholarly journals WHAT IS MISSING – OLDER MALE LEARNERS OR A COMMUNITY STRATEGY?

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-79
Author(s):  
Tiina Tambaum ◽  
Felika Tuul ◽  
Reeli Sirotkina
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Active Ageing ◽  
Older Individuals ◽  
Latent Factors ◽  
Community Needs ◽  
Personal Initiative ◽  
Community Strategy ◽  
Men's Experience

Older men’s participation in learning initiatives is low in Estonia (SHARE, 2015). The national plans for active ageing (Welfare Development Plan 2016–2023, 2016) indicate that activities related to inclusion and development are vital to improving older individuals’ quality of life in the context of the ‘longevity revolution’. There is little discussion about the ways in which older people themselves affect the success of these plans, and about the potential roles and opportunities for all members of the community to foster the inclusion of older people. Two qualitative studies conducted in Estonia in 2012 and 2017 expand upon the involvement of older men in different contexts. A content and thematic analysis revealed latent factors that may hinder older men’s learning, such as loneliness, expectations about masculinity inherited from the cultural background, a restrictive domestic comfort zone, and a lack of demand for older men’s experience. The main finding from the analysis is that older rural men in Estonia do not feel responsible for their own social health. As older men’s personal initiative to create their own learning opportunities tends to be low, the community needs to provide more support for the reduction of men’s indirect barriers.

scholarly journals PROPUESTA DE INTERVENCIÓN COGNITIVA EN PERSONAS MAYORES: PROGRAMA DE ESTIMULACIÓN COGNITIVA E INTELIGENCIA EMOCIONAL PARA MAYORES

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 477
Author(s):  
Mª del Carmen Pérez Fuentes ◽  
Mª del Mar Molero Jurado ◽  
Mª Jesús Osorio Cámara ◽  
Isabel Mercader Rubio
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Older People ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Cognitive Stimulation ◽  
Active Ageing ◽  
Older Individuals ◽  
Calidad De Vida

Abstract:COGNITIVE INTERVENTION PROPOSAL IN OLDER PEOPLE: COGNITIVE STIMULATION AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM FOR OLDER PEOPLEOur current sociodemographic reality, with a large number of older persons and other variables, leads to some changes in the population’s demands for socio-health care. Thus, there is a demand for the stimulation of cognitive capacities, and this type of activities is carried in practically all the Day-Care Centers and Active Ageing Programs. In recent years, within Psychology of Ageing, the study of the emotional changes undergone by older individuals—the study of the so-called “Emotional Ageing”—has also reached a peak. Thus, the present project has the aim of combining both aspects, cognitive stimulation and the education of emotions. The general goal is to design and implement a Program of Cognitive Stimulation and Emotional Intelligence for older people with no cognitive impairment, in the center of the City of Almería. It would only allow us to assess and analyze the relation between different concepts, such as Quality of Life, Emotional Intelligence, Life Satisfaction, Attention and Daily Memory, and also to confirm the improvement in the cognitive tasks of the program (time and correct responses) and the benefits for the above-mentioned variables of introducing both aspects—including the New Technologies—to the older people of the center of Almería. This would also improve their activity and social integration, as well as provide them with equal opportunities. [Acknowledgements: This work was carried out with the collaboration of the Proyecto Almería Urban].Keywords: Emotional Intelligence, Older People, Quality of Life, Life Satisfaction, Cognitive Stimulation.Resumen:La realidad sociodemográfica actual, con un elevado número de personas de edad avanzada y demás variables, conlleva algunos cambios en cuanto a las demandas de la población en atención socio-sanitaria. Así, aparece una demanda relacionada con la estimulación de las capacidades cognitivas, existiendo prácticamente en todos los Centros de Día y Programas de Envejecimiento Activo este tipo de actividades. En los últimos años, ha cobrado auge también, dentro de la Psicología de la Vejez, el estudio de los cambios emocionales que experimentan los individuos de edades avanzadas, el estudio del denominado “Envejecimiento Emocional”. Así, el presente proyecto pretende conjugar ambos aspectos, la estimulación cognitiva junto con la educación de las emociones. Teniendo como objetivo general elaborar e implementar un Programa de Estimulación Cognitiva e Inteligencia Emocional para personas mayores sin deterioro cognitivo, del centro de la Ciudad de Almería. Permitirá, no sólo, evaluar y analizar la relación entre diferentes conceptos como son Calidad de Vida, Inteligencia Emocional, Satisfacción Vital, Atención y Memoria Cotidiana; sino también, constatar la mejora en las tareas cognitivas del propio programa (tiempo y aciertos) y los beneficios para la Calidad de Vida, Inteligencia Emocional, Satisfacción Vital, Atención y Memoria Cotidiana, de acercar ambos aspectos, incluyendo las Nuevas Tecnologías, a las personas mayores del centro de Almería, mejorando también la actividad e integración social de estas, así como, la igualdad de oportunidades[Agradecimientos: Este trabajo cuenta con la colaboración del Proyecto Almería Urban].Palabras clave: Inteligencia Emocional, Mayores, Calidad de Vida, Satisfacción Vital, Estimulación Cognitiva.

scholarly journals MAKING THE AGING EXPERIENCE WORTHWHILE: HOW SOCIAL INTERACTION CONTRIBUTES TO ACTIVE AGING

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S533-S533
Author(s):  
Daniel Doh ◽  
Kwadwo Adusei-Asante ◽  
Vicki Banham
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Interaction ◽  
Older People ◽  
Policy Research ◽  
World Health ◽  
Active Ageing ◽  
Country Level ◽  
The World ◽  
The Individual

Abstract In most parts of the world, people are now living longer lives, which presents both opportunities and concerns over how to make the ageing process a worthwhile experience. The World Health Organisation’s Active Ageing model became a prominent global policy response since 2002 and has evolved into different country-level ageing policies. While a considerable volume of literature exists on active ageing – testing the validity of its various components, there is limited empirical evidence of how social interaction contributes to active ageing for older people and how it can be promoted through policy. In this paper, we examine social interaction and how it contributes to lived experiences of active ageing among a sample of 30 older Ghanaians living in Australia and Ghana. Our findings confirm the significance of social interaction for active ageing, and shows that social interaction creates a sense of purpose for living, which leads to the ability of the individual to build resilience, which mitigates anxieties and pains associated with ill health (especially for frail older people); enhances self-motivation for play and fun; empowers the individual to explore opportunities for continuous activity including leisure, and improves the general feeling of happiness resulting in active ageing – quality of life. The paper’s main argument is that social interaction presents potentials for improving the quality of life (active ageing) for older people and needs to be carefully considered in policy, research and practice.

scholarly journals Policy Initiatives on Healthy Ageing in Russia from 2010-2020

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-110
Author(s):  
Elena Golubeva ◽  
Anastasia Emelyanova
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Structural Changes ◽  
Population Decline ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Healthy Ageing ◽  
Active Ageing ◽  
Electronic Library ◽  
Policy Initiatives ◽  
Mixed Approach

Background: A number of various policy strategies has been adopted in the last decade in response to population ageing in Russia. Governmental actions have yet to be evaluated in terms of their efficacy. By making a detailed overview of policy actions and relevant research, we are able to define successes and failures on the way to having a thriving and healthy older population. Aims: To analyse policy initiatives targeting healthy ageing in terms of both the entire population and the individuals thereof, and provide the overview for the most recent years of 2010–2020. Methods: The study has a theoretical nature. We undertake an analysis of available research literature and policy documents. In Section 2.2.1, we used a systematic literature review approach. Regarding the segment of the collection of literature discussed in the paper, a mixed approach was used retrieving online indexing services and additional searching in the Russian electronic library eLibrary.ru. Results: Main demographic documents and primary structural changes focus on the population decline, ageing, retirement, and overall population health. Research on healthy and active ageing in the Russian academic literature, and elaboration of the new strategies and programs designed specifically for the benefit of older people and their health, have been discussed, with special attention given to the mental health of older people. Conclusion: The initiatives mainly prioritise further increases in life expectancy, the quality of life of older persons, stimulating old-age productivity and active ageing. Many aspects require further improvement such as clear definitions, focused attention to geriatric care, better coordination of managing authorities, sustainable funding, and realistic expectations toward implementation indicators.

scholarly journals EDUCATOR COMPETENCIES OF PRE-SENIOR PREPARATION

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-54
Author(s):  
Michal Koricina
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Adult Educators ◽  
Active Ageing ◽  
Adult Educator ◽  
Relational Competence ◽  
The Future ◽  
Paper Author

Pre-Senior Education will be one of the main pillars of active ageing policy in the future. Requirements on adult educators, lecturers, trainers of older people, grow. In the paper author presents theoretical starting points of competencies of educator of pre-senior preparation, deals with general competencies defined in Slovak national documents and indicates specific requirements on older adult educator. He also talk about aspects as relational competence and charizma of lecturer which are important elements of quality of educational event. The article is the output of author within the project VEGA no.1/0001/18 called Preparation for ageing and old age – possibilities of andragogical intervention.

Nutritional issues and potential interventions in older people

2011 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 286-296 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine R Hankey ◽  
Wilma S Leslie
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older People ◽  
Preliminary Investigation ◽  
Community Setting ◽  
Nutrient Status ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Older Individuals ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Improve Health

SummaryThe prevalence of undernutrition in older individuals, living independently in a community setting, or living in a supported setting, is considerable. The negative health effects of undernutrition are wide ranging, with implications for quality of life (QOL), well-being and general health, through to the individual's ability to recovery from acute disease. There are a number of key measures that indicate both nutritional status and the effectiveness of any intervention. These include conventional anthropometric and biochemical measures of nutrient status, as well as measures of QOL, well-being and depression. The latter have huge importance to the life of the individual, and to date appear to have undergone only preliminary investigation. This review suggests that the efficacy of interventions to address undernutrition and improve health in older people living in a variety of settings is highly variable, and that considerable opportunities for research in this area exist.

scholarly journals Physical Health and Quality of Life among Older People in the Context of Chinese Culture

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (13) ◽  
pp. 6798
Author(s):  
Lin Zhang ◽  
Xinjie Wei ◽  
Xueyao Ma ◽  
Zhihong Ren
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older People ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Chinese Culture ◽  
Population Aging ◽  
Negative Emotions ◽  
Chinese Government ◽  
Older Individuals ◽  
Healthy Longevity

Population aging has become a crucial problem in China. Recently, the Chinese government has adopted many strategies and policies to solve this problem and improve the quality of life of older individuals. The present study aimed to examine the effect of physical health on quality of life among older individuals in the context of Chinese culture and explore the potential mediating roles of positive cognition and negative emotions in the association between physical health and quality of life. Data were from the wave of 2017–2018 of the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey. Data on physical health, quality of life, positive cognition, and negative emotions of 15,874 older people were included in the present study. Pathway analysis was conducted by using IBM SPSS AMOS 21.0, and double verified using PROCESS Macro for SPSS 3.5.3. Results showed that physical health was positively associated with quality of life among older individuals in the context of Chinese culture. The effect size was small to moderate. Positive cognition and negative emotions independently and serially mediated the linkage of physical health and quality of life. These findings provided empirical evidence for the activating event-belief-consequence theory of emotion and hierarchy of needs theory and indicated that Chinese older people focused more on physical health rather than mental health. Practitioners could teach older individuals strategies of emotion regulation and cognitive appraisal to improve the quality of life of older individuals.

scholarly journals Individual-level Active Ageing Index in Iran and its Associations with Health-Related Quality of Life of Older People: A Cross-Sectional Survey

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
maryam tajvar ◽  
Mehdi Yaseri ◽  
Roya Mahmoudi ◽  
Mohammad Arab ◽  
Asghar Zaidi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older People ◽  
Active Ageing ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Background- Iran is one of the fastest ageing countries in the world and is expected that it will face with major challenges in future, as it is yet unprepared to respond to the necessities of its older population. The model of Active Ageing could be a strategy that greatly contribute in addressing the problem of population ageing in Iran. This study measured the status of Active Ageing in Iran at the individual-level and examined its associations with the health-related quality of life of older people. It was hypothesized that having an active life in old age is associated with better health-related quality of life of older people. Methods- A quantitative cross-sectional survey of a random sample of 623 people aged 55+ years resident in Tehran was conducted using multistage stratified cluster sampling method. In total, 590 people responded. The Active Ageing was measured using AAI questionnaire and the health-related quality of life was measured using SF-36 questionnaire. Associations between the domains and the overall AAI scores with the quality of life of older people were examined by MANCOVA analysis in four models using the STATA software. Results- The score of overall AAI was calculated at 26.8 (men 33.9 vs. women 20.6) out of 100. On average, the participants had slightly better scores in the mental component summary of SF-36 than the physical component (55.8 vs 52.7). The analyses indicated that there is a stronger association with the physical component than the mental component of the SF-36 and the score of the overall AAI was only associated with the physical component. Generally the 1st (employment) and the 2nd (participation in society) domains of the AAI showed little or no association with SF-36, but there was an association between the 3rd domain (enabling environment for active ageing) and the SF-36 and a particularly strong associations with the 4th domain (independent, healthy and secure living capacity). Conclusion- Implications of these findings for older people currently living in Tehran are considered and recommendations for future studies and appropriate interventions, taking account of the results, are made.

Longer working lives – what do they mean in practice – a case of the Baltic countries

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jolanta Aidukaite ◽  
Inga Blaziene
Keyword(s):  
Welfare State ◽  
Older People ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
Working Life ◽  
Active Ageing ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Older Employees ◽  
Baltic Countries ◽  
The Baltic

PurposeThe article seeks to contribute to a better understanding of older people's situation in the labour market in three Baltic countries – Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Three Nordic countries are taken as a reference point to compare the countries in order to better understand the situation from a comparative point of view. The article asks the questions: Does a longer working life for older people contribute to their better economic situation? How satisfied are they with a longer working life and their working conditions? Do they experience any discrimination in the labour market because of their age?Design/methodology/approachIn order to understand the situation of older people in the labour market, the authors employ welfare state models and the Active Ageing Index. The welfare state models help us to understand the context in which the working life of older people is taking place. The Active Ageing Index helps to gain a better understanding of the employment domain of active ageing. The analysis is based on several Europe-wide data sources: statistics on earnings from Eurostat database, information on income, job prospects, occupational safety and health, training, working life perspectives from the European Working Conditions Survey as well as a special survey, conducted by the authors, of Lithuanian, Latvian and Estonian residents aged 50 years and older.FindingsAnalysis conducted reveals that in the Baltic countries older employees, although actively participating in the labour market, face unfavourable material, physical and psychological situation in the labour market more frequently than their younger colleagues. The findings show that the most important factors influencing older employees' decision to stay longer in the labour market in the Baltic countries are linked mostly to welfare state-related issues, i.e. financial benefits, healthcare, possibility to reconcile work and family obligations. These welfare state-related issues are even more important for those who are going to stay longer in the labour market after reaching the retirement age.Originality/valueThis article contributes to a better understanding of older (50+) people's situation in the labour market. It suggests that, while the increasing employment of older people increases the Active Ageing Index and is generally viewed positively, in some countries with less developed welfare states high employment rates of older employees, although providing them with an additional means of livelihood, do not ensure a higher quality of life and, on the contrary, act as a factor reducing the quality of work and, at the same time, the quality of life.

Quality of Life of Older People Receiving Home Health Care Services: An Example From Turkey

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-7
Author(s):  
Emin Rencber ◽  
Ozlem Terzi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Older People ◽  
Home Health Care ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Home Health ◽  
Older Individuals ◽  
Care Services

Advanced age, restrictions on daily life activities, increased disability, and chronic diseases negatively affect the quality of life of older individuals. The aim of the present study was to investigate the quality of life of older patients receiving home health care services (HHCS) in Samsun province, Turkey. The population of this cross-sectional study comprised 489 individuals aged 65 years and older. Patient selection was performed using the stratified randomized sampling method. A total of 183 patients were included in the study. Data were collected using a questionnaire and face-to-face interviews. The Mann-Whitney U and Kruskal–Wallis tests were used in the statistical evaluation of data, and significance was regarded as p < .05 for all tests. Some 75.4% of the patients were women, and the average age was 82 years. Eighty-three percent of the participants were semi-dependent or completely dependent in the activities of daily living (ADL); however, in the instrumental activities of daily living (IADL), 96.0% were semi-dependent or completely dependent. The quality of life of the older people receiving HHCS was identified as low both in the physical and mental health components. However, physical quality of life was statistically higher in men, in graduates of primary school or above, and in patients with no decubitus ulcers compared with the others. We found that the older individuals receiving HHCS had a lower quality of life due to their chronic diseases and high dependency compared with the general population and their contemporaries.

Determinants of Labor Force Participation of Older People in Vietnam

2015 ◽  
pp. 28-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Long Giang Thanh ◽  
Ly Le Thi
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Labor Force ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Active Ageing ◽  
Older Individuals ◽  
Public Attention ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Urban And Rural Areas

As the proportion of the older population (those aged 60 and over) keeps increasing quickly in Vietnam, issues related to older individuals’ labor market behavior have drawn a great deal of public attention. This paper aims to identify the determinants of the Vietnamese older people’s decision to be active in the labor force. We used data from the Vietnam Aging Survey (VNAS) in 2011 - the first-ever nationally representative survey on older people - which comprised 2,789 respondents. We employed probit models and other statistical methods in order to ensure the validity of the results. The paper demonstrated that various individual factors (such as age and health status) and household-related factors (such as area of living) significantly contributed to older people’s decision about participating in the labor force. More interestingly, the effects of the above factors were statistically and significantly different for males and females and those living in urban and rural areas. To reach ‘active ageing’ in terms of work and income security, Vietnam should have some immediate and long-term solutions so to encourage the participation of older people in the labor force and improve their health and living conditions.

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