scholarly journals Tipografia Inclusiva para Terceira Idade | Inclusive Typography for Seniors

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-116
Author(s):  
Bruno Serviliano Farias ◽  
Paula Da Cruz Landim
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Experimental Research ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
Social Problems ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Teaching Materials ◽  
Effects Of Aging

O idoso brasileiro enfrenta vários problemas que se relacionam, desde o processo de envelhecimento e suas questões biológicas até a organização da sociedade, como a Qualidade de Vida e a escolaridade. Muitos projetos tentam compensar os efeitos negativos do envelhecimento, dentre esses, as Universidades para a Terceira Idade. Um dos principais artefatos empregados nessas instituições são os materiais didáticos que servem de apoio ao aprendizado. Se não forem planejados adequadamente, os problemas fisiológicos e sociais tornarão esses artefatos excludentes. Nesse sentido, o objetivo deste estudo foi analisar os elementos tipográficos e apontar quais as principais características para produzir artefatos gráficos inclusivos. Para tal, foi realizada uma pesquisa experimental com testes tipográficos comparativos em 88 voluntários. Os resultados apontam que a escolaridade interfere na percepção e compreensão dos estilos tipográficos e fontes com traços com pouca modulação e com elementos de diferenciação são mais inclusivos.*****The elderly Brazilian faces several problems that vary from the aging process and its biological issues to the organization of society, such as Quality of Life and education. Many projects try to compensate for the negative effects of aging like Universities for the Elderly. One of the main artifacts used in these institutions is the teaching materials that support learning. If not carefully planned, physiological and social problems will make these artifacts excluding. In this sense, the objective of this study was to analyze the typographic elements and to point out which are the main characteristics to produce inclusive graphic artifacts. To this end, an experimental research was carried out with comparative typographic tests on 88 volunteers. The results show that schooling interferes in the perception and understanding of typographic styles and fonts with little modulation and with elements of differentiation are more inclusive.

scholarly journals Aging Process And Quality Of Life: Evaluation Of Weight Loss In The Elderly

10.3823/1821 ◽  
2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ankilma do Nascimento Andrade Feitosa ◽  
Katia Alves Soares ◽  
Ocilma Barros de Quental ◽  
Geane Silva Oliveira ◽  
Larice Costa Lourenço ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Life Evaluation

scholarly journals Actividad Física y sedentarismo: Repercusiones sobre la salud y calidad de vida de las personas mayores (Physical activity and sedentary lifestyle: Impact on health and quality of life of older people)

Retos ◽  
2015 ◽  
pp. 126-129
Author(s):  
Francisco Salinas Martínez ◽  
Armando Cocca ◽  
Kamal Mohamed ◽  
Jesús Viciana Ramírez
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older People ◽  
Sedentary Lifestyle ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Elderly Health

Realizamos un análisis del estado actual de las personas mayores en relación con la actividad física y el sedentarismo, éste último aspecto convertido en la actualidad como una de las principales fuentes de amenaza para la salud pública de los países europeos y americanos. Damos a conocer los efectos negativos de la inactividad física sobre los parámetros cardiovasculares, diabetes, depresión y cáncer, entre otros. Mostramos los beneficios de la actividad física (herramienta clave para solucionar los problemas propios del sedentarismo) para la salud de este colectivo de la población; al tiempo que estudiamos las razones por las que las personas mayores acuden a los programas de actividad física. Finalmente, aportamos una serie de conclusiones.Palabras clave: Actividad Física. Calidad de Vida. Personas mayores. Salud. Sedentarismo.Abstract: We analyzed the current status of the elderly in relation to physical activity and sedentary, the latter now become a major source of threat to public health in the European and American countries. We report the negative effects of physical inactivity on cardiovascular parameters, diabetes, depression and cancer, among others. We show the benefits of physical activity (a key tool to solve the problems of the sedentary lifestyle) for the health of this group of the population while we study the reasons why older people attend physical activity programs. Finally, we provide a number of conclusions. Keywords: Physical Activity. Quality of Life. Elderly. Health. Sedentary.

scholarly journals Espaços de convivência para idosos: benefícios e estratégias

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (24) ◽  
pp. 65
Author(s):  
Celia Maria Francisco ◽  
Marcia Abrantes Pinheiro
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Functional Mobility ◽  
Retirement Communities ◽  
Social Risk ◽  
Calidad De Vida

Os espaços de Convivência para o idoso no Brasil, destina-se ao segmento às pessoas com idade igual ou superior a 60 anos em situação de vulnerabilidade, risco pessoal e social. Assim, o objetivo do estudo foi conhecer os benefícios e as estratégias utilizadas nos Núcleos e Centros de Convivência para idosos. Foi realizada revisão integrativa nas bases SCIELO e LILACS. Para tal foi utilizado os descritores Convivência; Idoso, Isolamento. Os resultados demonstram que os idosos participantes de centro de convivência apresentam melhor equilíbrio, mobilidade funcional e qualidade de vida quando comparados aqueles que não frequentam o espaço. Conclui-se que os espaços de convivência não seja apenas um local para atividade física, lazer, diversão e prevenção a doenças associadas ao processo do envelhecimento, mas sim, um ambiente que contribui para o autonomia, independência e inclusão social da pessoa idosa.Descritores: Convivência, Idoso, Isolamento. Spaces of coexistence for elderly: benefits and strategiesAbstract: The retirement communities in Brazil, are aimed at the segment of people aged 60 or over in a situation of vulnerability, personal and social risk. Thus, the objective of the study was to know the benefits and strategies used in this retirement communities. An integrative review was carried out at the SCIELO and LILACS databases. To this end, the descriptors were used Coexistence; Old, Isolation. The results show that elderly people living in retirement communities have better balance, functional mobility and quality of life when compared to those who do not attend the space. It is concluded that the living spaces are not only a place for physical activity, leisure, fun and prevention of diseases associated with the aging process, but rather an environment that contributes to the autonomy, independence and social inclusion of the elderly person.Descriptors: Coexistence, Old, Isolation. Espacios de convivencia para anciano: beneficios y estrategiasResumen: Los espacios de Convivencia para el anciano en Brasil, se destina al segmento a las personas con edad igual o superior a 60 años en situación de vulnerabilidad, riesgo personal y social. Así, el objetivo del estudio fue conocer los beneficios y las estrategias utilizadas en los Núcleos y Centros de Convivencia para ancianos. Se realizó una revisión integrativa en las bases SCIELO y LILACS. Para ello se utilizaron los descriptores Convivencia; Ancianos, Aislamiento. Los resultados demuestran que los ancianos participantes de centro de convivencia presentan mejor equilibrio, movilidad funcional y calidad de vida cuando comparados aquellos que no frecuentan el espacio. Se concluye que los espacios de convivencia no son sólo un lugar para la actividad física, el ocio, la diversión y la prevención de las enfermedades asociadas al proceso del envejecimiento, sino un entorno que contribuye a la autonomía, independencia e inclusión social de la persona de edad.Descriptores: Convivencia, Ancianos, Aislamiento.

scholarly journals A Virtual Village Network Architecture for improving the elderly people quality of life

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (55) ◽  
pp. 26
Author(s):  
Giovanna Morgavi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Network Architecture ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Need Satisfaction ◽  
Security And Privacy ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Health Networks ◽  
Negative Feelings

  Elder people often feel pushed to the margins by the generational shift and suffer from loss of identity and hence they lose motivation, recognition and self-esteem: they are often considered to be no longer capable of performing any service. This paper proposes an ICT network architecture oriented to improve the quality of life of elderly people and their caregivers focused on the user need satisfaction and reducing negative feelings like insecurity, vulnerability, loneliness and depression. This Virtual Village Network architecture is organized on 3 levels: 1. the Virtual Service Centre (VSC) that, through a proper home interface, carries out the support, the monitoring, the prevention and the social facilitation; 2. the Intelligent Domotic Health Networks (DHN) a domotic modular network with high local evaluation ability through which the VSC can monitor the home and/or the user’s state of wellness and of health ; 3. the Dynamical Village Network (DVN) that is an ICT network of users. The idea is to build an ICT network of “virtual social neighbours” facilitating user relationships, able to have positive influences on the interactive abilities and self-image of the elderly, and to prevent or overcome solitude, isolation and their negative effects on the elderly person’s overall quality of life and health. The whole architecture is pervaded by strict attention paid to security and privacy.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Family Functions and the APGAR Method on the Quality of Life of the Elderly

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-71
Author(s):  
Rasniah Sarumi ◽  
Muhammad Khidri Alwy ◽  
Arman
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Natural Aging ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship

The problem faced by the elderly is the natural aging process. Aging process causes many problems both physical, psychological, social relationship and environment. It has resulted disruption to always need the help, elderly people do not feel qualified because they always felt dependence on others. The existence of a family can support the daily activities of the elderly to be of higher quality.The aim of the study is determinant the relationship between family function toward the elderly life quality in the working place of Puskesmas Waara Muna’s Regency. Type of the study is quantitative by using Cross-Sectional Study approach. There are 71 elderly as sample. Data analysis are Univariate, Bivariate and Multivariate. The results showed that there was a relationship between adaptation (p-value=0,001), partnership (p-value= 0,000), affection (p value=0,040), resolve (p value=0,001) and the quality of life of the elderly. Meanwhile, the growth variable (p value=0,052) has nothing to do with the quality of life of the elderly. The partnership variable has a significant relationship with the quality of life of the elderly (ρ-value<0,05) with a sig. of 0,000 on the quality of life of the elderly. It is recommended for puskesmas to improve health services for the elderly by conducting home visits to carry out direct monitoring of the elderly.

scholarly journals Problem issues of medical-social rehabilitation of elderly and senior persons at the modern stage

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 42-44
Author(s):  
S N Puzin ◽  
S S Memetov ◽  
N P Sharkunov ◽  
V V Kim ◽  
Yu V Litvinova
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Problems ◽  
Social Assistance ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Disabled People ◽  
Examination Procedure ◽  
Social Rehabilitation ◽  
Disability Group

The article analyzes the needs of the elderly and senile in medical and social assistance and rehabilitation. Some problems in solving medical and social problems of the studied category of persons are reflected. Measures are proposed to eliminate the causes that reduce the quality of life of the studied contingent. Attention is drawn to the need to simplify the examination procedure at the ITU bureau for elderly and senile people, both with a view to establishing a disability group, and for compiling an IPRA, including providing disabled people with technical rehabilitation equipment.

scholarly journals Perception of the elderly about the process of swallowing in aging

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isadora Buffon Costa ◽  
Ivonete Teresinha Buss Heidemann ◽  
Karen Fontes Luchesi ◽  
Ariane Xavier ◽  
Aline Arakawa-Belaunde
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
The Body ◽  
Participatory Action ◽  
Popular Knowledge ◽  
The Face ◽  
Swallowing Difficulties ◽  
Over Time

The aging process is accompanied by demands and adaptations of the body to improve the quality of life, including the maintenance of the individual’s diet. Eating difficulties can be minimized in the face of health promotion actions linked to popular knowledge. The objective to know the perception of the elderly about swallowing in the aging process and to verify the presence of myths and truths that pervade this topic. Qualitative research of the type of participatory action research, articulated with the Research Itinerary of Paulo Freire. It was carried out in four Culture Circles, with eight elderly participants, between the months of October and December 2018, and the stages of thematic research, coding and decoding were carried out simultaneously with the critical unveiling, such as the methodology Freireana foresees the analytical process. The thematic investigation revealed 32 generating themes that culminated in three significant themes, namely: (a) Myths and truths related to choking, (b) Understanding and perception of swallowing difficulties, and (c). Swallowing Care, Discussed Across Cultural Circles. The elders participated actively, speaking about their beliefs regarding swallowing and the factors that can lead to choking, as well as the methods used by them to unblock themselves. It was possible to notice that the elderly has beliefs that were transmitted to them culturally and that they use them in a natural and adaptive way to compensate for their difficulties. The participants demonstrated understanding of the intrinsic aspects that influence the act of swallowing, as well as the importance of a coordinated and conscious action, so that the consequences derived from presbyophagia do not develop over time.

scholarly journals Fraktur geriatrik

e-CliniC ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Felicia R. Kepel ◽  
Andreissanto C. Lengkong
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Bone Density ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
Geriatric Patients ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
High Impact ◽  
Good Communication ◽  
Appropriate Therapy ◽  
Geriatric Fractures

Abstract: Elderly have higher risk for fractures due to aging process which causes decreased bone density and quality. Inferior trunk fractures are the most common fractures in the elderly group, namely fractures of the hip, pelvis, lower vertebrae, and ankle. Geriatric fractures can be caused by high and low impact mechanisms. Low impact fractures most often occur due to osteoporosis associated with a mechanism of fall. Changes in musculoskeletal system are decreased muscle mass as well as bone density and quality that lead to osteoporosis. The diagnosis of fracture is based on history, physical examination, and supporting investigations. Treatment of geriatric fractures needs to be carried out by a team of doctors consisting of orthopedic doctors and geriatric doctors. Good communication and appropriate therapy plans need to be prepared thoroughly to achieve proper treatment in handling geriatric patients, therefore, the quality of life can be improved and disabilities can be prevented.Keywords: geriatric fracture Abstrak: Kelompok lanjut usia (lansia) memiliki risiko tinggi untuk terjadinya fraktur akibat proses penuaan yang menyebabkan penurunan kepadatan dan kualitas tulang. Fraktur trunkus inferior merupakan fraktur paling umum pada kelompok lansia yaitu fraktur pinggul, panggul, vertebra bagian bawah, dan pergelangan kaki. Fraktur geriatrik dapat disebabkan oleh mekanisme high impact maupun low impact. Fraktur low impact paling sering terjadi disebabkan oleh karena keadaan osteoporosis disertai dengan mekanisme jatuh. Perubahan yang dapat terjadi pada muskuloskeletal yaitu penurunan massa otot serta penurunan kepadatan dan kualitas tulang yang menyebabkan terjadinya osteoporosis. Diagnosis fraktur ditegakkan berdasarkan anamnesis, pemeriksaan fisik, dan pemeriksaan penunjang. Penanganan fraktur pada lansia perlu dilakukan oleh tim dokter yang terdiri dari dokter ortopedik dan dokter geriatrik. Komunikasi yang baik dan rencana terapi yang tepat perlu dipersiapkan agar pasien lansia dapat ditangani dengan baik sehingga dapat memperbaiki quality of life dan mencegah disabilitas.Kata kunci: fraktur geriatrik

scholarly journals Dukungan Keluarga Terhadap Peningkatan Kualitas Hidup Lansia Melalui Pendekatan "Bahaum Bapakat"

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Magdalena Meda Sari ◽  
Desi Desi Desi ◽  
Dennys Christovel Dese
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Support System ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
Social Role ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Care For The Elderly

 Abstrak Background: Elderly is someone who has reached the age of 60 years and over and has experienced physical deterioration. Changes experienced in the aging process can have a negative impact or cause problems for the elderly such as feeling helpless and useless, feeling hopeless about the life they are living, feeling inferior so that the elderly isolate themselves and avoid their environment.. The aging process can have an impact on the quality of life. The quality of a person's life can be influenced by environmental aspects, physical aspects, mental aspects and social aspects. If all aspects can be fulfilled by the elderly, the quality of life they get is also good. Family support has a good function in improving the quality of life of the elderly, because family plays an important role in the social support closest to the family. Purpose: This study aims to describe family support for improving the quality of life of the elderly through the traditional "bahaum bapakat" approach. Methods: the study used a qualitative method by conducting semi-structured interviews, participants who contributed as many as 10 elderly people and were taken by purposive sampling, data was collected through audio recorders and interview guides which were analyzed with the stages of data collection, coding, selecting useful data for determination. themes, then data triangulation was carried out. Results: Environment as a support system for the quality of life of the elderly, Physical health care for the elderly in Sungai Buluh Village, Emotion, Spirituality, and Self-description of the elderly in Sungai Buluh Village, Social interaction, Family Support System, Social role: bahaum elderly in Sungai Buluh Village. Conclusion: Family support through the approach bahaum bapakat  has an influence on improving the quality of life of the elderly in Sungai Buluh Village.Keywords: the elderly, the quality of life, family support, bahaum bapakat

scholarly journals Deskripsi Perilaku Kesehatan (Health Behavior) Dan Kualitas Hidup Lansia Suku Dayak Tomun Di Desa Sungai Buluh, Kab. Lamandau, Prov. Kalimantan Tengah

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yohana Pera ◽  
Desi Desi ◽  
Dennys Christovel Dese
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Behavior ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
Social Role ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Good Health ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Health Condition

AbstractBackground: The aging process makes the elderly experience physiological changes, susceptible to various diseases and physical deterioration. Elderly who do not have good health behavior will have a negative impact on their health. The negative impact of the aging process, for example a decline in physical condition, can reduce the level of independence of the elderly, lose their social role in society and mentally they feel inferior because they feel useless. The aging process has a negative impact on the quality of life of the elderly. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the description of health behavior (Health Behavior) and the quality of life of the elderly Dayak Tomun tribe. Methods: This study uses qualitative methods with an approach through in-depth interviews in a semi-structured form. Respondents in this study were taken by purposive sampling amounting to 10 elderly people of the Dayak Tomun Tribe. Results: A supportive environment affects the quality of life of the elderly in the Dayak Tomun tribe, conditions and efforts to maintain / improve physical health, self-image, emotional color and spirituality of the elderly, social values in elderly interpersonal relationships, and elderly health behavior (aspects of knowledge, aspects of attitude and aspects of action). Conclusion: Health behavior of elderly respondents in the Dayak Tomun tribe is seen from the aspects of knowledge, aspects of attitude and aspects of good action. Meanwhile, the quality of life of the respondents is analyzed from 4 aspects, the elderly feel comfortable with their environment, the elderly are able to maintain their health condition, the elderly are able to accept themselves,achieve spiritual prosperity,and have good social relationships. Keywords: Elderly, Quality of Life and Health Behavior

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