Gerontologia educacional brasileira: causas e consequências do seu estado embrionário e das suas áreas majoritárias de atuação

RESUMO Este estudo apresenta resultados de pesquisa realizada sobre o desenvolvimento da gerontologia educacional brasileira, através de uma abordagem metodológica interdisciplinar. O referencial teórico está baseado em uma revisão sistemática da literatura disponível. Obtive os dados em pesquisas realizadas entre 2000 e 2019, sobre essa temática, inclusive, usando meios online: Portal da Capes, do INEP, do MEC, e do IBGE, Plataforma Lattes, Domínio Público, Revistas Científicas, etc. Constato que a gerontologia educacional brasileira, em suas três áreas majoritárias de atuação, se encontra em um estado embrionário de desenvolvimento. Concluo que, a permanecer a gerontologia educacional brasileira nesse estado embrionário de desenvolvimento, dificilmente, o (a) velho(a) brasileiro(a) construirá o seu empoderamento e tampouco serão construídos a solidariedade intergeracional e um envelhecimento populacional digno. Palavras-chaves: Gerontologia Educacional; Educação; Velho(a); Estado Embrionário de Desenvolvimento. ABSTRACT This article presents the results of a research by means of interdisciplinary approach on the causes and consequences of the incipient state of the development of Brazilian educational gerontology, in its three main areas of application. A systemic review of the available literature yielded the theoretical background. I obtained the material here between 2000 and 2019, including online sources: portals of the Capes, INEP, MEC, IBGE, the Lattes platform, Domínio Público, scientific journals, etc. I conclude that some of the causes of the incipient state of the main three areas of Brazilian educational gerontology can be found in the lack of a national educational policy directed towards the Brazilian elderly population, as well as in the lack of any education on aging and in the lack of any specific education of professionals who are responsible for the several modes of elderly formal education. Several consequences result: the formal education offered to the elderly does not correspond to their educational needs; “myths” and stereotypes about old age, the elderly and aging are not questioned; preconceptions and discrimination about the elderly population continue; there is no professionalization of educational gerontology. In conclusion, educational gerontology, with its three main areas, is a necessity and exigency in contemporary societies in order to confront a rapidly ageing population. It is needed for the elaboration and implementation of public policies for the elderly as well as for the creation of specific educational policies that contribute to the empowerment of the elderly Brazilian person. Keywords: Educational Gerontology; Education; Elderly; Incipient State of Development.

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Validity and Reliability of the Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly (IQCODE)

GeroPsych ◽

10.1024/1662-9647/a000209 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 32 (3) ◽

pp. 145-151

Author(s):

Mahshid Foroughan ◽

Zahra Jafari ◽

Ida Ghaemmagham Farahani ◽

Vahid Rashedi

Keyword(s):

Psychometric Properties ◽

Elderly Population ◽

Formal Education ◽

The Elderly ◽

Cognitive State ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Internal Reliability ◽

Dsm Iv ◽

Test Retest Reliability ◽

Farsi Version

Abstract. This study examines the psychometric properties of the IQCODE and its applicability in the Iranian elderly population. A group of 95 elderly patients with at least 4 years of formal education who fulfilled the criteria of DSM-IV-TR for dementia were examined by the MMSE and the AMTs. The Farsi version of the IQCODE was subsequently administered to their primary caregivers. Results showed a significant correlation ( p = .01) between the score of the questionnaire and the results of the MMSE ( r = −0.647) and AMTs ( r = −0.641). A high internal reliability of the questionnaire was confirmed by Cronbach’s alpha coefficient (α = 0.927) and test-retest reliability by correlation coefficient ( r = 0.81). This study found that the IQCODE has acceptable psychometric properties and can be used for evaluating the cognitive state in the elderly population of Iran.

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Assessing the impact of daylight exposure on sleep quality of people over 65 years old

Building Services Engineering Research and Technology ◽

10.1177/0143624419899522 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 41 (2) ◽

pp. 183-192

Author(s):

Lorna Flores-Villa ◽

Jemima Unwin ◽

Peter Raynham

Keyword(s):

Sleep Quality ◽

Elderly Population ◽

The Elderly ◽

Physical Activities ◽

Sleep Disruption ◽

Poor Sleep ◽

Ageing Population ◽

Poor Sleep Quality ◽

Daylight Exposure ◽

The Impact

Due to our social behaviours, people spend at least 80% of their time indoors, mostly under artificial light. In research and building design, daylight is considered a valuable asset because it is the primary source of free, good quality light and it is suggested that it has a positive influence on human performance, health and sleep quality. There is a tendency in the population for increasingly poor sleep quality with age, and this affects at least 50% of the elderly population. Research on sleep disruption has found that especially in the elderly population, interrupted sleep can affect alertness, cognitive performance and mood. This increases the risk of falls, increases fatigue and reduces some other mental functions. Exposure to daylight (indoors and outdoors) is expected to reduce sleep disruption. Physical activities and sleep quality were assessed using 32 participants living independently in the UK, aged between 65 and 95 years old. The study was divided into two seasons due to a considerable difference in daylight availability in summer and winter. In each season participants completed the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) questionnaire, Morningness–Eveningness Questionnaire (MEQ) and a seven-day sleep diary/log activity; where time spent outdoors was identified. It was expected that participants who reported less exposure to daylight during summer and winter would report worse sleep quality. However, this was not the case; subjective sleep quality did not differ greatly between summer and winter, even though exposure to daylight varies greatly between seasons. This study explores the relationship between exposure to daylight throughout two different seasons and people’s chronotypes, physical activities and sleep quality (between and within participants). This information is essential to find means of supporting an ageing population. Practical applications: In the built environment, daylight is an important feature to consider for the occupant’s health and wellbeing. This research provides real-world insight into the amount of daylight that active aged people are exposed to during two seasons in London, and how this could impact their overall sleep quality. The findings suggest that exposure to daylight could benefit people over 65 years old with poor sleep quality by reducing the number of awakenings during the night. This research provides a step towards understanding how daylight exposure effects people, and can be used to inform housing design for the ageing population.

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Gender Differences in Healthcare-Seeking Behaviors in China’s Ageing Population: An Empirical Study of Shanghai

10.21203/rs.3.rs-122557/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Luxue Liu ◽

Chunlan Wang ◽

Shangguang Yang ◽

Kevin Lo ◽

Xi Yang

Keyword(s):

Gender Differences ◽

Elderly Population ◽

Binary Logistic Regression ◽

The Elderly ◽

Influential Factors ◽

Ageing Population ◽

Binary Logistic Regression Model ◽

Healthcare Seeking ◽

Factors Influencing ◽

Tertiary Hospitals

Abstract Background: Given the growing healthcare demands of the elderly, an improved understanding of the factors influencing their healthcare-seeking behaviors is necessary to enhance the effectiveness of the current healthcare system. This study empirically investigates the factors influencing the elderly population’s healthcare-seeking behaviors in Shanghai, China, from a gender differences perspective.Methods: We combine both quantitative and qualitative analyses by constructing a binary logistic regression model and identifying the relevant influential factors based on the following types of dimensions: individual, family, and cultural.Results: The results indicate that gender differences exist in the elderly population with common diseases but not in those with severe diseases, and that the female elderly are more likely to choose non-tertiary hospitals than males. In addition, age, marital status, employment status, income, health conditions, medical insurance, family support, and social capital are found to be critical influencing factors.Conclusions: The findings provide a better understanding of the elderly population’s healthcare demands and can be used to promote healthcare equality.

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P4557Factors associated with treatment and control of hypertension in a healthy elderly population free of cardiovascular disease: a cross-sectional study

European Heart Journal ◽

10.1093/eurheartj/ehz745.0948 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 40 (Supplement_1) ◽

Author(s):

E Chowdhury ◽

M R Nelson ◽

M E Ernst ◽

K L Margolis ◽

L J Beilin ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Cardiovascular Disease ◽

Elderly Population ◽

Educational Status ◽

The Elderly ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Uncontrolled Hypertension ◽

Ageing Population ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Healthy Elderly ◽

And Control

Abstract Introduction Despite readily available treatments, control of high blood pressure (BP) in the ageing population remains suboptimal. Gaps in understanding the management of high BP amongst the elderly exist, as most studies have been in predominantly middle-aged populations. Purpose We explored pharmacological BP lowering treatment and control among elderly hypertensive participants free from overt cardiovascular disease (CVD), and identified factors related to both “untreated” and “treated but uncontrolled” high BP. Methods We analyzed baseline data from 19,114 individuals aged ≥65 years enrolled from Australia and the US in the ASPirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly (ASPREE) study. Hypertension was defined as an average systolic/diastolic BP ≥140/90 mmHg and/or use of any BP-lowering medication. `Controlled hypertensives” were those receiving BP-lowering medication and with BP <140/90 mmHg. Descriptive analyses were used to summarize hypertension control rates; logistic regression was used to investigate relationships with treatment and BP control. Results Overall, 74% (14,213/19,114) of participants were hypertensive, and of these 29% (4,151/14,213) were untreated. Among those treated, 47% (4,732/10,062) had BP <140/90 mmHg. Participants who were untreated were more likely to be men, have higher educational status, and be in good physical health, and less likely to have significant comorbidities. The factors related to “treated but uncontrolled” hypertension included older age, being men, Black race (versus White), using BP lowering monotherapy and residing in Australia (versus US) (Figure 1). Conclusion(s) There were high levels of “untreated” and “treated but uncontrolled” BP, in an otherwise healthy elderly population, suggesting that opportunities for better BP control exist through targeting intervention to high-risk individuals. Acknowledgement/Funding National Institute on Aging and the National Cancer Institute at NIH; NHMRC Australia, Monash University, Victorian Cancer Agency (Australia)

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The Status of Elderly People in Nepal

Patan Pragya ◽

10.3126/pragya.v5i1.30432 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 11-18

Author(s):

Gokarna Raj Aryal

Keyword(s):

Developing Countries ◽

Elderly People ◽

Elderly Population ◽

National Development ◽

The Elderly ◽

Developed Countries ◽

Ageing Population ◽

The Status ◽

Present Context ◽

The Government

Elderly citizens are the sources of knowledge, experiences and collections of different ideas in every society or nation. If we use their ability, long experiences and their conscience, our society or nation will be benefitted to reform national development and prosperity. Ageing population is a global phenomenon and the number is rapidly increasing in developing countries as compared to developed countries. The government of Nepal has declared that people with 60 years or more are elderly citizens. The growth rate of the elderly population is faster than that of the total population in Nepal. The observation shows that the proportion of elderly population is high in mountain and hilly regions as compared to Terai. However, it is noted that female elderly population is the highest among three ecological regions. The growing numbers of ageing population is a major concern in most of the developing countries like Nepal. The social, economic and demographic impacts of ageing population possess both opportunities and challenges to every society. In this situation, the Government of Nepal should attempt to enhance the self-reliance and provide social security of its elderly people to facilitate their continuous participation in society. The Government of Nepal has introduced the universal old aged allowances program since 1994/95 as a non-contributing social assistance to elderly citizens with 70 years or more. The starting allowances are nominal. At present context, it is not a sufficient amount for the elderly citizens but they have little support to health care, medicine, entertainment and desired foods and fruits. Likewise, the Government should establish old age homes, day care and ageing centers and parks for entertainment.

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Gambaran Integritas Diri Pada Lansia Di Panti Wredha (Overview of Elderly Self-integrity in Elderly Nursing Home)

Jurnal Kesehatan ◽

10.46815/jkanwvol8.v9i2.105 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 120

Author(s):

Retno Budi Cahyanti ◽

Febriana Sartika Sari ◽

Diyanah Syolihan Rinjani Putri

Keyword(s):

Nursing Home ◽

Research Method ◽

Elderly Population ◽

The Elderly ◽

Average Score ◽

Ageing Population ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

National Board ◽

Analytical Research ◽

Quantitative Descriptive

The number of the elderly in Indonesia increases adequately significantly (Putri, 2019). Life expectancy in Indonesia reaches 71 years old. Based on the population projection of the National Board of Statistics in 2019, as of 2010 the number of elderly population has increased, indicating that there is a transition towards an ageing population. In 2019, the number of the elderly population was 9.7% out of the total number of population or equalled to approximately 25.9 million people. In 2035, the number of elderly population will approximately reach 48 million people (15.77%), or will nearly triple that of the elderly population in 2010. The objective of this research is to investigate overview of self-integrity of the elderly at Dharma Bhakti Nursing Home of Surakarta. This research used the quantitative descriptive analytical research method with cross sectional approach. Its population was all of the elderly as many as 66 persons cared at Dharma Bhakti Nursing Home of Surakarta. Total sampling was used to determine its samples. The data of the research were analyzed by using the Deskriptif analysis. The result of the frequency analysis shows that the lowest score of the self-integrity was 5, and the highest one was 24 with the average score of 17.45 and the standard deviation of 3.259. Thus, the average score of self-integrity of the elderly was 17.45. Jumlah penduduk lansia di Indonesia mengalami peningkatan yang cukup signifikan (Putri, 2019). Usia Harapan Hidup di Indonesia mencapai 71 tahun. Berdasarkan hasil proyeksi penduduk Badan Pusat Statistik tahun 2019, jumlah penduduk lansia terjadinya peningkatan mulai dari tahun 2010 yang menunjukkan adanya transisi menuju struktur penduduk tua (ageing population). Pada tahun 2019, jumlah penduduk lansia sebesar 9,7% dari total jumlah penduduk atau sekitar 25,9 juta orang. Tahun 2035 diperkirakan sebesar 48 juta (15,77%), atau hampir tiga kali lipat dibanding pada tahun 2010. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran integritas diri pada lansia di Panti Wredha Dharma Bhakti Surakarta. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kuantitatif, menggunakan rancangan penelitian deskriptif analitik dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah Semua lansia yang dirawat di Panti Wredha Dharma Bhakti Surakarta yang berjumlah 66 orang. Pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini menggunakan total sampling. Analisa data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan uji Analisis Deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan Hasil analisis frequency menunjukkan bahwa integritas diri apda lansia memiliki nilai terendah 5, tertinggi 24 dengan rata-rata 17,45 dan standar deviasi 3,259. Kesimpulan pada penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa rata-rata integritas diri pada lansia adalah 17,45.

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Behavioral factors associated with utilization of outpatient services among elderly in Pakistan: evidence from a nationally representative survey

10.21203/rs.3.rs-47398/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Lubna Naz ◽

Umesh Ghimire ◽

Abida Zainab

Keyword(s):

Elderly Population ◽

Outpatient Service ◽

The Elderly ◽

Ageing Population ◽

Elderly Persons ◽

Behavioral Factors ◽

Outpatient Services ◽

Private Hospitals ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Government Hospitals

Abstract BackgroundIn Pakistan, health system is facing unprecedented challenges to deal with the healthcare demand of the growing ageing population. Using conceptual framework, this study analyzes the factors associated with outpatient services utilization by the elderly population Methods This study used a sample of 5,319 individuals aged 60 and above extracted from the Pakistan Social and Living Standards Measurement Survey 2014-15. We modified the Anderson’s Behavioral model to accommodate available information on the elderly healthcare utilization. The behavioral factors, including predisposing, enabling and need factors, associated with the use of outpatient service were analyzed using exploratory data analysis and binary logistic regressions. The utilization of outpatient service in the study refers to the visits to private and government hospitals.ResultsOut of total 5,319 participants, 72.4% of participants visited outpatient services in private hospitals for their healthcare needs. Multivariate analysis showed that older age-group (80 years and above) and participants from urban were 35% and 53% times more likely to visit outpatient services in private hospitals, respectively. The elderly persons from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were three times (AOR: 3.29, CI 2.5-4.8) more likely to visit government hospitals than their peers in Punjab. Participants who attended school (AOR: 1.21, CI 0.82-1.31) were more likely to utilize outpatient service in private hospitals. Elders from rich (AOR: 1.04, CI 0.84-1.13) and richest (AOR: 1.29, CI 0.89-1.87) wealth quintiles were more likely to visit private hospitals. The likelihood of the utilization of outpatient service in private hospitals increased by 17% with the increase in the frequency of consultation by three times and more.ConclusionsOur findings underscore a dire need for expanding the outreach of healthcare services, particularly government hospital facilities, for the elderly population. Moreover, the knowledge generated through this research may be employed to make particular behavioral interventions in areas, such as, age, caregiving for elderly living without spouse, poor, and elderly without social security or pension, and education.

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Demography of colonisation and the ageing population: population profiles and mortality in Swedish Sápmi, 1750–1900

Ageing and Society ◽

10.1017/s0144686x11000687 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 32 (5) ◽

pp. 812-832 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

LENA KARLSSON

Keyword(s):

Ethnic Differences ◽

Elderly Population ◽

Causes Of Death ◽

Demographic Data ◽

The Elderly ◽

Lower Proportion ◽

Ageing Population ◽

Epidemiologic Transition ◽

Death Rates ◽

Data Files

ABSTRACTThis paper examines population trends, age-specific death rates and causes of death for the elderly Sami and settlers during the colonisation era (between 1750 and 1900). The source material is a set of data files from the Demographic Data Base (DDB) at Umeå University that covers parish records from three different parishes. Early in the colonisation period (1750–1840) the Sami had a lower proportion of the elderly population (⩾60 years old), compared to the non-Sami and the rest of Sweden. At the end of the colonisation period (1841–1900), the proportion of elderly Sami increased and was above the proportion of elderly non-Sami and more similar to the rest of Sweden. The analysis also reveals that the differences in mortality rates among the elderly Sami and their non-Sami counterparts diminished during the entire colonisation era (1750–1900), mainly because of an increased infant mortality among the non-Sami. Rather than ethnic differences in causes of death, the results show larger differences between the parishes. The study can conclude that the Sami population's mortality declined, the health improved, and the Sami advanced more rapidly in the model of epidemiologic transition, a milestone not yet reached by other indigenous people around the world.

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Privacy and Data Protection towards Elderly Healthcare

Human Rights and Ethics ◽

10.4018/978-1-4666-6433-3.ch038 ◽

2015 ◽

pp. 682-698

Author(s):

Ângelo Costa ◽

Francisco Andrade ◽

Paulo Novais

Keyword(s):

Assisted Living ◽

Elderly Population ◽

Daily Life ◽

Ambient Assisted Living ◽

Personal Data ◽

The Elderly ◽

Ageing Population ◽

Non Invasive ◽

Elderly Healthcare ◽

Living Area

Developed societies are registering a dramatic change in terms of population evolution, the most important fact being the ageing population. An alarming fact is that the birth-rate is dropping very fast, inverting the ageing pyramid that used to have a higher incidence on the young population, now having a higher incidence in the older population. In the quest to provide answers to some problems the elderly population has, applications and projects arise from the Ambient Assisted Living area, providing services that help the user in his daily life, providing the needed help and trying to be as non-invasive as possible. The fact is that these systems operate optimally by using information about the user, assisting him according to his preferences. The data gathered for such events is highly personal and sensitive. This can cause a loss of privacy and affect personal data. In this chapter, the authors present an Ambient Assisted Living project towards assistance to an elderly population. The problems and possible solutions in the legal area towards loss of privacy and personal data and information use is also covered.

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