Is Welfare Technology Social Innovation? : A Case Study of Technology-based Care Services for Older Adults Living Alone

2021 ◽  
Vol 71 ◽  
pp. 7-41
Author(s):  
Soo Wan Kim ◽  
Jung-won Lim ◽  
Jong hyug Choi
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
Living Alone ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Welfare Technology

scholarly journals Analysis of the Demand for Older Adult Care Services and Related Influencing Factors among Older Adults Living Alone in China

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanbing Zeng ◽  
Chenxi Lin ◽  
Ya Fang
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Influencing Factors ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Living Arrangements ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Living Alone ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Adult Care ◽  
Income Source ◽  
Care Services

Abstract Background: The number of older adults living alone in China is rising sharply and their care needs have become an increasing public health concern. This study aimed to explore the anticipated living arrangements and demand for home and community-based care services (HCBS) of older adults living alone and examine the related influencing factors.Methods: The data of 2217 participants living alone were extracted from the 2018 Chinese Longitudinal Health Longevity Survey (CLHLS). A chi-square test was used to examine the differences in older adult care services between respondents with different characteristics. Using the Andersen model as the analysis framework, multinomial and binary logistic regressions were used to analyze the influencing factors of anticipated living arrangements and HCBS, respectively. Results: 75.4% of the respondents hoped to maintain living alone when considering the future. Those who were older, had more children, income source was family members, always felt lonely and isolated and had limitation in activities of daily living (ADL) were inclined to choose the arrangement of “co-residence with children”. Childless and loneliness had significant impact on older adults’ willingness to live in institution. There were significant differences between urban and rural areas for provision of HCBS and the demand exceeds supply in all service types. Those who were younger, lived in urban areas, farmers, income source was family members, had poor economic status, had access to social services, with higher sense of loneliness and chronic diseases tend to show anticipated demands for various HCBS.Conclusions: The demand for older adult care services were affected by predisposing, enabling and need variables. There is a need for an overall improvement of the community care system to create a supportive environment for older adults living alone.

scholarly journals Analysis of The Demand for Older Adult Care Services and Related Influencing Factors Among Older Adults Living Alone in China

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanbing Zeng ◽  
Chenxi Lin ◽  
Ya Fang
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Influencing Factors ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Living Arrangements ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Living Alone ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Adult Care ◽  
Income Source ◽  
Care Services

Abstract Background: The number of older adults living alone in China is rising sharply and their care needs have become an increasing public health concern. This study aimed to explore the anticipated living arrangements and demand for home and community-based care services (HCBS) of older adults living alone and examine the related influencing factors.Methods: The data of 2217 participants living alone were extracted from the 2018 Chinese Longitudinal Health Longevity Survey (CLHLS). A chi-square test was used to examine the differences in older adult care services between respondents with different characteristics. Using the Andersen model as the analysis framework, multinomial and binary logistic regressions were used to analyze the influencing factors of anticipated living arrangements and HCBS, respectively. Results: 75.4% of the respondents hoped to maintain living alone when considering the future. Those who were older, had more children, income source was family members, always felt lonely and isolated and had limitation in activities of daily living (ADL) were inclined to choose the arrangement of “co-residence with children”. Childless and loneliness had significant impact on older adults’ willingness to live in institution. There were significant differences between urban and rural areas for provision of HCBS and the demand exceeds supply in all service types. Those who were younger, lived in urban areas, farmers, income source was family members, had poor economic status, had access to social services, with higher sense of loneliness and chronic diseases tend to show anticipated demands for various HCBS.Conclusions: The demand for older adult care services were affected by predisposing, enabling and need variables. There is a need for an overall improvement of the community care system to create a supportive environment for older adults living alone.

scholarly journals Assessment of health/functioning of older adults who consume psychoactive substances

2018 ◽  
Vol 71 (3) ◽  
pp. 942-950
Author(s):  
Vania Dias Cruz ◽  
Silvana Sidney Costa Santos ◽  
Jamila Geri Tomaschewski-Barlem ◽  
Bárbara Tarouco da Silva ◽  
Celmira Lange ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Psychoactive Substances ◽  
Systematic Observation ◽  
Health Functioning ◽  
Final Consideration ◽  
Theory Of Complexity

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the health/functioning of the older adult who consumes psychoactive substances through the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, considering the theory of complexity. Method: Qualitative case study, with 11 older adults, held between December 2015 and February 2016 in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, using interviews, documents and non-systematic observation. It was approved by the ethics committee. The analysis followed the propositions of the case study, using the complexity of Morin as theoretical basis. Results: We identified older adults who consider themselves healthy and show alterations - the alterations can be exacerbated by the use of psychoactive substances - of health/functioning expected according to the natural course of aging such as: systemic arterial hypertension; depressive symptoms; dizziness; tinnitus; harmed sleep/rest; and inadequate food and water consumption. Final consideration: The assessment of health/functioning of older adults who use psychoactive substances, guided by complex thinking, exceeds the accuracy limits to risk the understanding of the phenomena in its complexity.

scholarly journals ‘They just came with the medication dispenser’- a qualitative study of elderly service users’ involvement and welfare technology in public home care services

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Heidi Snoen Glomsås ◽  
Ingrid Ruud Knutsen ◽  
Mariann Fossum ◽  
Kristin Halvorsen
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Home Care ◽  
Health Care Quality ◽  
Care Service ◽  
User Involvement ◽  
Home Care Services ◽  
Care Quality ◽  
Service Users ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Welfare Technology

Abstract Background Public home care for the elderly is a key area in relation to improving health care quality. It is an important political goal to increase elderly people’s involvement in their care and in the use of welfare technology. The aim of this study was to explore elderly service users’ experience of user involvement in the implementation and everyday use of welfare technology in public home care services. Method This qualitative study has an explorative and descriptive design. Sixteen interviews of service users were conducted in five different municipalities over a period of six months. The data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. Results Service users receiving public home care service are not a homogenous group, and the participants had different wishes and needs as regards user involvement and the use of welfare technology. The analysis led to four main themes: 1) diverse preferences as regards user involvement, 2) individual differences as regards information, knowledge and training, 3) feeling safe and getting help, and 4) a wish to stay at home for as long as possible. Conclusion The results indicated that user involvement was only to a limited extent an integral part of public home care services. Participants had varying insight into and interest in welfare technology, which was a challenge for user involvement. User involvement must be facilitated and implemented in a gentle way, highlighting autonomy and collaboration, and with the focus on respect, reciprocity and dialogue.

scholarly journals A Tale of Two Disasters

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 694-694
Author(s):  
Tammy Mermelstein
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Interest Group ◽  
Media Analysis ◽  
Ice Storm ◽  
Social Media Analysis ◽  
Individual Survival ◽  
Social Media Platforms

Abstract Preparing for or experiencing a disaster is never easy, but how leaders communicate with older adults can ease a situation or make it exponentially worse. This case study describes two disasters in the same city: Hurricane Harvey and the 2018 Houston Texas Ice Storm and the variation in messaging provided to and regarding older adults. For example, during Hurricane Harvey, the primary pre-disaster message was self-preparedness. During the storm, messages were also about individual survival. Statements such as “do not [climb into your attic] unless you have an ax or means to break through,” generated additional fear for older adults and loved ones. Yet, when an ice storm paralyzed Houston a few months later, public messaging had a strong “check on your elderly neighbors” component. This talk will explore how messaging for these events impacted older adults through traditional and social media analysis, and describe how social media platforms assisted people with rescue and recovery. Part of a symposium sponsored by Disasters and Older Adults Interest Group.

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