scholarly journals Adapted Utilitarian Judo: The Adaptation of a Traditional Martial Art as a Program for the Improvement of the Quality of Life in Older Adult Populations

Societies ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Óscar DelCastillo-Andrés ◽  
Luis Toronjo-Hornillo ◽  
María Toronjo-Urquiza ◽  
Javier Cachón Zagalaz ◽  
María Campos-Mesa
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Martial Art ◽  
Active And Healthy Ageing ◽  
Fast Pace ◽  
Older Adult Population

This article reports on the Adapted Utilitarian Judo project. The use of the foundations and technical elements of traditional Judo, adapted and contextualised to the requirements of the older adult population, orienting the activity toward the field of health and the improvement of the quality of life of the older adult. Its mission is to facilitate maintaining and improving the functionality and autonomy of this population, with respect to the performance of the basic and instrumental activities of daily life. At the same it seeks to achieve this while maintaining the essence of the values that are inherent to the practice of Judo as a traditional martial art. It is argued that Judo, once adapted to focus on a utilitarian function, not only allows to actively influence aspects such as maintaining the physical qualities of the elderly but also fosters other key elements for active and healthy ageing by participating in an ongoing group activity, such as socialisation and self-esteem. More specifically, the paper presents how adapted Judo represents an innovation in the treatment of a risk factor associated with aging: the active prevention of falls. We conclude that Adapted Utilitarian Judo (JUA) is both a timely and relevant as a social and educational tool of great value, responds to propos called for by the international scientific community for programs aimed at improving the health and quality of life of the older adult population, especially in Europe, that is ageing at a fast pace.

scholarly journals Changes in body weight and health-related quality-of-life in the older adult population

2005 ◽  
Vol 29 (11) ◽  
pp. 1385-1391 ◽  
Author(s):  
L M León-Muñoz ◽  
P Guallar-Castillón ◽  
J R Banegas ◽  
J L Gutiérrez-Fisac ◽  
E López-García ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Older Adult Population

scholarly journals Educational and labor inclusion of the elderly in the UAEM

2020 ◽  
pp. 25-31
Author(s):  
Alma Janeth Moreno-Aguirre ◽  
Eliseo Guajardo-Ramos ◽  
María Araceli Ortiz-Rodríguez ◽  
Ulises Delgado-Sánchez
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Inclusion Process ◽  
Older Adult Population

Objective. Analyze the process of educational and labor inclusion of the elderly in higher education of the UAEM. Methodology. An analysis of the process of educational and labor inclusion in the older adult population who are workers and students of the UAEM was carried out. The needs they present, the conditions in which they are found, and the supports provided were identified. This analysis was carried out from a cognitive, neurobiological perspective with or without the presence of disability or chronicdegenerative disease; as well as the search for socioaffective indicators or other psychosocial factors that may impact this inclusion process. Contribution. The results obtained will allow establishing strategies to improve the process of educational and labor inclusion in this population considered as vulnerable.

scholarly journals Programa “DT-Tênis 60+”: uma proposta de sistematização para o aprendizado do tênis e prevenção de quedas de idosos

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 115-122
Author(s):  
Luciano Juchem ◽  
Marcelo De Maio Nascimento
Keyword(s):  
Older Adult ◽  
Dual Task ◽  
Cognitive Skills ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Methodological Principle ◽  
Risk Of Falls ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Older Adult Population

OBJETIVO: Apresentar a proposta para sistematização do programa de treinamento “DT-Tênis 60+” específico para o aprendizado dos fundamentos do Tênis e prevenção de queda de idosos. MÉTODOS: Estudo qualitativo descritivo, que revisou a literatura sobre os temas envelhecimento humano e quedas, a metodologia Play and Stay, sugerida para o ensino do tênis e a metodologia Dual Task, adequada para o planejamento de exercícios à prevenção de quedas de idosos. RESULTADOS: Foram apresentadas duas ilustrações sobre a base conceitual da proposta “DT-Tênis 60+”, além de um modelo estrutural sobre as fases da aula, contendo organização dos conteúdos, sequência das atividades e tempo de duração. O texto encerra com imagens sobre materiais didáticos a serem utilizado na aula, seguido por exercícios práticos para adaptação do aluno com a raquete e o ensino da técnica forehand. CONCLUSÃO: O princípio metodológico da proposta de treinamento “DT-Tênis 60+” pode ser adotado por profissionais da área do tênis em suas práticas diárias com a população idosa para o desenvolvimento de habilidades motoras e cognitivas, bem como, à redução do risco de quedas. ABSTRACT. “DT-Tennis 60+” Program: a proposal for systematizing the learning of tennis and the prevention of falls among the elderly. OBJECTIVE: To present the proposal for the systematization of the training program “DT-Tennis 60+” specifically for learning the fundamentals of Tennis and preventing falls from older adults. METHODS: Qualitative descriptive study, which reviewed the literature on the themes of human aging and falls, the Play and Stay methodology, suggested for the teaching of tennis, and the Dual Task methodology, suitable for planning exercises to prevent older adult falls. RESULTS: Two illustrations were presented on the conceptual basis of the proposal “DT-Tennis 60+”, in addition to a structural model on the phases of the class, containing the organization of the contents, sequence of activities and duration. The text ends with images about teaching materials to be used in class, followed by practical exercises to adapt the student with the racket and the teaching of the forehand technique. CONCLUSION: The methodological principle of the training proposal “DT-Tennis 60+” can be adopted by tennis professionals in their daily practices with the older adult population for the development of motor and cognitive skills, as well as, the reduction of the risk of falls.

Aural Rehabilitation for Older Adults with Hearing Loss: Impacts on Quality of Life—A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials

2017 ◽  
Vol 28 (07) ◽  
pp. 596-609 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen N. Michaud ◽  
Louise Duchesne
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Effect Sizes ◽  
Bias Assessment ◽  
Aural Rehabilitation ◽  
Measuring Outcomes ◽  
Older Adult Population

AbstractFew systematic reviews have been conducted regarding aural rehabilitation for adults with hearing loss, with none specifically targeting the older adult population. With prevalence rates of hearing loss being highest in older adults, examining the effects of aural rehabilitation on this population is warranted.To evaluate the effects of aural rehabilitation on quality of life in an older adult population presenting with hearing loss.Studies with adults presenting with hearing loss, ≥50 yr of age, with or without hearing aids, receiving interventions such as auditory training, speech-reading, communication strategies training, speech tracking, counseling, or a combination of approaches, and measuring outcomes related to quality of life, in an individual or group format, with or without significant others and with no limitations as to year of publication.Searches in six databases, as well as results from hand-searching, gray literature, and cross-referencing of articles, yielded 386 articles. Of the 145 assessed as full-text articles for eligibility, 8 studies met inclusion criteria.A component-based risk of bias assessment, as recommended by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement.No effect sizes were found in group interventions measuring outcomes related to quality of life, such as mental and emotional functions, environmental factors, participation restrictions, and activity limitations. An intervention effect regarding participation was found for a self-administered home training program, but an effect size was unavailable. Small-to-medium effect sizes were found in one of two individual communication training programs, for which outcomes related to quality of life, such as emotional functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors were measured. The results of the component-based risk of bias assessment indicated that the quality of reporting was poor, thus compromising the internal validity of included primary studies.Our results indicate that the combined body of evidence in support of aural rehabilitation for older adults with hearing loss is not sufficient to draw any firm conclusions. We identify a need for more rigorous research to guide clinical decision-making.

scholarly journals Effect of cognitive stimulation workshops on the self-esteem and cognition of the elderly A pilot project

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 421-426 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thais Sisti De Vincenzo Schultheisz ◽  
Regiane Ribeiro de Aquino ◽  
Ana Beatriz Ferreira Alves ◽  
André Luis Maiera Radl ◽  
Antonio de Pádua Serafim
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Cognitive Stimulation ◽  
The Self ◽  
Cognitive Test ◽  
Elderly Subjects ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Cognitive Complaint

ABSTRACT According to the WHO, by 2025 Brazil will be ranked sixth in the world in terms of proportion of elderly in the population. Within this scope, cognition plays a central role in the aging process, having an important association with quality of life, which suggests the need to develop intervention programs, such as cognitive training. Objective: To determine the effects of a program of cognitive stimulation workshops on the self-esteem and cognition of elderly people. Methods: Thirty-eight elderly subjects completed the three-step protocol: 1) Survey of demographic data and evaluation of cognition by a neuropsychological battery and of self-esteem using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSS), prior to training; 2) Participation in twelve cognitive stimulation workshops; and 3) Cognitive evaluation and RSS after the training. Results: Results showed that the use of training produced positive effects on cognitive test performance of the elderly with and without cognitive impairment. By extension, this demonstrates positive impact on their self-esteem. Conclusion: These findings encourage investment in cognitive stimulation programs as a resource for improved cognition and quality of life for the elderly. Subjective cognitive complaint may have served as a predictor of decreased self-esteem; therefore, as training improved cognition, it also improved self-esteem.

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