scholarly journals REVIEW ON GERIATRICS THROUGH AYURVEDA

2021 ◽  
Vol 09 (1) ◽  
pp. 205-209
Author(s):  
Dinesh Todkari
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Support Services ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Research Work ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Dimensional Approach ◽  
Programme Implementation ◽  
Separate Branch ◽  
Sensitive Phase

In Ayurveda human life is classified in 3 states like Balyavastha, Tarunyavastha and Vardhakyavastha. Old age is supposed to be the most sensitive phase of life and needs utmost comfort and care. Today 8.5% of people worldwide are aged above 65 and over. According to 2016 report by the ministry for statistics and programme implementation, India has 103.9 million elderly, people above age 60, about 8.5% of the population. This projected growth in the older population has the potential to place significant burdens on healthcare and support services. Aims and Objectives: To study the concept of Jara and to explore the pre-ventive and possible treatment through Ayurveda. Materials and Methods: Classical texts of Ayurveda with respect to Jara and previous research work on ageing was studied, compiled, analyzed and presented in a systemic manner. Discussion: In Ashtang Ayurveda Jarachikitsa is considered as an independent separate branch which shows its importance. In Ayurveda the branch which deals with geriatric disorders is known as rejuvenating therapy (Rasayanchikitsa). Conclusion: Ayurveda is the science of life and longevity which has potential of preventing and curing geriatric diseases. Multi-dimensional approach of Ayurveda in pre-vention of early ageing and curing disorders of the elderly may provide some new hope. Present review work throws light on measures of geriatrics care through Ayurveda.

scholarly journals Jakość życia seniorów w pedagogicznej odsłonie

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
pp. 217-230
Author(s):  
Aldona Rumińska-Szalska
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
Human Life ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Social Environments ◽  
Priority Task

In the light of contemporary socio-demographic changes and humanistic ide-as, the issues of aging and old age gain noteworthy signifi cance. Everyone, especially the elderly, should be treated subjectively due to the consequences of the aging process. Taking into account the sense of quality of life of an el-derly person becomes a priority task and challenge for social environments in which the senior lives. This problem seems to be interesting, especially from the pedagogical point of view in the context of improvement, development, self-creation and accomplishment. Research on the quality of life of seniors is widely popular among Polish and foreign authors. It results from the thor-oughly represented science by researchers and their cognitive interests. The results od those studies should be updated and disseminated to increase the meaning and quality of human life. The article is a review of selected pedagog-ical concepts regarding the sense of quality of life among elderly people and conducted research on the topic.

Forms of physical activity of the elderly

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 221-228
Author(s):  
Piotr Czarnecki ◽  
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Justyna Podgórska-Bednarz ◽  
Lidia Perenc ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Population Aging ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Good Health ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Polish Society ◽  
Central Statistical ◽  
Key Phrases ◽  
The Impact

Introduction. Physical activity is known to be an important factor influencing health throughout human life. This issue has become crucial for public health due to the aging of the population in both developed and developing countries. Aim. is to present a literature review on the forms of physical activity undertaken by the elderly, as well as on issues related to physical activity and the population aging. Material and methods. The study was prepared on the basis of a review of Polish and foreign literature. The following databases and data sources were used: EBSCO, ScienceDirect and Google Scholar. An additional source of data were the websites of the Central Statistical Office. Strictly defined key phrases were used during the collection of literature. The work has been divided into thematic subsections on the aging of the society, the impact of physical activity on health and the main topic, i.e. forms of physical activity selected by the elderly. Analysis of the literature. The number of elderly people in Polish society has increased by almost 3.7 million over three decades. Therefore, an important topic is prophylaxis aimed at increasing the number of days in good health, largely covering the broadly understood activation of the elderly. The available data indicate that only 12% of elderly people undertake physical activity once a week. The most common form of spending free time actively is walking (as many as 73% of people in this population declare this form of physical activity in one of the presented studies). Conclusion. Organized forms of physical activity are undertaken much less frequently by the analyzed age group mainly due to financial limitations and limited availability of sports infrastructure.

Psychosocial Consequences among Elderly Living In Institutional and Non-Institutional Settings

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nagesh Jamwal
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Research Work ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Institutional Settings ◽  
Elderly Males ◽  
Psychosocial Consequences ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Elderly Living

Background – Elderly people face many psychological, physical and socio economic morbidities due to ageing. Institutional settings have been opened for those elderly people who are neither able to take care of themselves nor is there any person to look after them. Objectives- The present research work was conducted to study the quality of life, loneliness and psychological distress of the elderly males and females living in institutions and non-institutional settings in urban Jammu district. Methods –The study was conducted using purposive sampling on 40 elderly living in institutional settings and 40 elderly living in non- institutional settings in the age range of 60-80 years. Tools used – GHQ  by Gautam, Nuhawan and Kamal ,UCLA loneliness scale(Russell, 1996)  and WHO (QOL-BREF, 1998),  was used. Results – The results revealed significant differences on loneliness and quality of life between those living in institutional settings and those living with their families.

scholarly journals Perkawinan Lansia di Kecamatan Socah Kabupaten Bangkalan Perspektif Maqasid Al-Shari’ah

AL-HUKAMA ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 483-506
Author(s):  
Roisul Umam Hamzah
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Family Relationship ◽  
Field Research ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
The Family ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Break Up ◽  
Old Maid

This is a field research that analyzes the marriage suitability of elderly people in Socah, Bangkalan under the theory of maqasid shari'ah. The elderly marriage is officially conducted at KUA (Religious Affairs Office) of Socah for different reasons, namely: on the basis of coercion to the bride so that the family relationship does not break up, resulting in reluctance, on the basis of family compassion and encouragement. It is because the bride is an old maid and is his own niece on the basis of mutual love, avoid immorality and seek peace of life in old age. All couples can fulfill both material and non-material obligations, although not as perfect as a young couple. Some husbands do not want to have children for fear of not being able to support even though in this case the wife really wants it. Thus, the marriage of the elderly in Socah is sometimes appropriate and not in accordance with the maqasid shari'ah. The suitability in question is in terms of hifz al-din (protecting religion) and hifz al-mal (protecting wealth), while its inadequacies are in terms of hifz al-nasl (protecting offspring), because of their desires to have offspring and in terms of hifz al-nafs (protecting soul), and hifz al-'aql (protecting ratio), because of differences in descent have the negative effect on family disharmony that can interfere with the soul and mind. In this case, an intense dialogue and approach must be made to the couple to be more open and understand each other.

Influence of ICTs on the Information Behavior of the Elderly in Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 29-37
Author(s):  
Oluyinka Titilope Afolayan
Keyword(s):  
Old Age ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Literature Search ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Information Behavior ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Information Behaviour ◽  
Personal Challenges

The uptake of ICTs by the elderly to fulfil their diverse information needs is ridden with unavoidable challenges militating against their full exploitation of these technologies. In view of this, this paper examined the influence of ICTs on the information behaviour of the elderly in Nigeria. The methodology adopted for this research work was purely documentary and literature search in determining the extent of the influence of ICTs on the information behaviour of the elderly in Nigeria. Specifically, the research objectives for this paper addressed the Information needs of the elderly; sources of Information frequently consulted by the elderly; types of ICTs often used by the elderly; factors challenging the elderly in meeting their information needs, seeking and use using ICTs. Findings revealed that the information needs of the elderly are diverse, differ from person to person. The elderly was equally faced with personal challenges such as old age syndromes covering anxieties, disabilities, nervousness, and lack of good eyesight that affected their ICT usage.

scholarly journals Content of selected vitamins in menus from a social welfare home

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 18-21
Author(s):  
Marzena Zołoteńka-Synowiec ◽  
Beata Całyniuk ◽  
Ewa Malczyk ◽  
Aleksandra Zgraja ◽  
Marta Misiarz
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Welfare ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Developmental Process ◽  
Human Life ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Mean Values

Background: Psychological old age is considered a developmental process in which there is a juxtaposition of profit and loss. Developmental changes are multi-faceted and include biological, psychological and social spheres. The quality of human life diminishes as mobility lessens, and this compromises self-perception. The biological changes of old age are retroactive. Poor nutritional status and other negative behaviors like addictions contribute to the physiological regression of aging. Interest in nutrition amongst the elderly is heightened because of the aging population in Poland and internationally. There is also interest in the application of proper nutrition to prevent diseases in this age group. Proper nutrition is one of the main factors determining ideal human function and positively affects the natural processes within it. Analysis of food composition gives the opportunity to eliminate nutritional errors, which in turn contributes to improving the quality of life and delaying the aging process in the examined age group. Aim of the study: The aim of this study was to evaluate the content of selected vitamins in 10 seasonal menus applied at a Social Welfare Home. Material and methods: This study included 40 decade menus, prepared over four seasons of a year for the residents of a Social Welfare Home. The vitamin content of the meals was assessed quantitatively using the computer program, Diet 5. The selected vitamins were those considered most essential to the elderly diet because of the common appearance of their deficiencies. Taking into consideration physical activity of the elderly (1,4 physical activity level ) and utilizing the norms developed by the Food and Nutrition Institute, the average norms of the analyzed nutrients were calculated for people over 60 years of age. For this purpose the formula (K+M)/2 was used, where K is the norm for women and M is the norm for men. The results obtained were compared with the calculated mean values of the norm for elderly at the level of the estimated average requirements (EAR). The results were analyzed statistically giving the mean value (X) and the median. The calculations were performed using Microsoft Excel. Results: Deficiencies in vitamin D were found. The menu content of vitamins E and C was correct in all seasons. The amount of vitamins A, B2, B12 and PP was excessive in all the seasons. Conclusions: The evaluated menus showed errors in the supply of the assessed vitamins.

scholarly journals Persepsi pengguna gigi tiruan lepasan terhadap fungsi estetik dan fonetik di komunitas lansia Gereja International Full Gospel Fellowship Manado

e-GIGI ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joshua D.G. Tulandi ◽  
Lydia Tendean ◽  
Krista V. Siagian
Keyword(s):  
Oral Cavity ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Human Life ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Full Gospel ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
The Aesthetic

Abstract: Elderly is the final step of evolution in human life in which the function of oral cavity starts to degrade and impact life, as well as to reduce the aesthetic and phonetic functions. However, the loss of aesthetic and phonetic functions in the elderly stage can be restored by using dentures. This study was aimed to assess the perception about denture aesthetic and phonetic functions among elderly people at International Full Gospel Fellowship Church in Manado. This was a descriptive study with a cross sectional design. There were 73 respondents in this study obtained by using total sampling method and consisted of elderly people who used dentures and agreed to fill the questionnaires. Data were analyzed descriptively and presented in tables. The results showed that based on satisfaction of using denture, the perception of the respondents had the highest score of 361 points (good category). Based on the aesthetic function, the perception of the respondents had the score of 330.3 points (good category); and based on the phonetic function, the perception of the respondents had the score of 334 points (good category). Conclusion: The perception of aesthetic and phonetic functions of dentures among the elderly people at International Full Gospel Fellowship Manado belonged to good category.Keywords: elderly, perception, denture, aesthetics, phonetics Abstrak: Lansia (lanjut usia) merupakan tahap akhir perkembangan dalam kehidupan manusi dimana mulai terjadinya penurunan fungsi pada rongga mulut yang berdampak pada kehidupan lansia dan penurunan fungsi estetik dan fonetik. Kehilangan fungsi estetik dan fonetik pada lansia dapat dikembalikan dengan pemasangan gigi tiruan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui persepsi lansia terhadap fungsi estetik dan fonetik gigi tiruan lepasan di komunitas Gereja International Full Gospel Fellowship Manado. Jenis penelitian ialah deskriptif dengan desain potong lintang. Pada penelitian ini digunakan 73 responden yaitu lansia yang memakai gigi tiruan, diperoleh dengan metode total sampling, dan bersedia mengisi kuesioner. Data yang diperoleh diolah secara deskriptif kemudian disajikan berdasarkan distribusi dalam bentuk tabel. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan persepsi lansia berdasarkan kepuasan pada penggunaan gigi tiruan memiliki skor tertinggi yaitu 361 termasuk kategori baik, persepsi lansia berdasarkan fungsi estetik memiliki skor sebanyak 330,3 termasuk kategori baik,dan persepsi lansia terhadap fungsi fonetik sebanyak 334 termasuk kategori baik. Simpulan: Persepsi lansia terhadap fungsi estetik dan fonetik gigi tiruan lepasan di komunitas Gereja International Full Gospel Fellowship Manado termasuk kategori baik.Kata kunci: persepsi, lansia, gigi tiruan, estetik, fonetik

Predicament of Disability, Old Age, and Extreme

2022 ◽  
pp. 254-278
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Community Participation ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Social Exclusion ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Physical Disability ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Living Conditions ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
Sensory Impairment

The study of poverty explores the experiences of elderly people and people living with disabilities pertaining to the five broad categories of disability, namely physical disability, blindness, deafness, and mental illness, including perceived barriers and remedies. Disability whether physical infirmity, disease, or sensory impairment or perhaps later in life, by the onset of illness or frailty due to aging, is conceptualized as a restriction or lack of ability to perform an activity in a ‘normal' or expected manner. By focusing on the African extended family's context and the living conditions among people with and without disabilities, this discussion informs policy everywhere to combat poverty and social exclusion and discrimination, take lifecycle approach to individual needs, eliminate poverty among the elderly and in people living with disabilities, and ensure access to social protections and community participation.

Can you fall in love with old age?

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 161-176
Author(s):  
Izabela Zapalska
Keyword(s):  
Social Services ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Institutional Support ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
A Value ◽  
Selection Of

This text addresses the perception of old age in the 21st century. The aim of the article is to draw attention to the issue of the diverse perception of aging and old age. The addressees of the article are employees of social services, NGO activists, the elderly and their caregivers, people who contribute to the environment in which the elderly live, as well as students of medical, social sciences and pedagogical fields of studies. The selection of literature for this study was not accidental, as the authors of selected works are the elite of world gerontology, andragogy, pedagogy, psychology, sociology, whose main area of scientific interest are issues related to old age and the aging process. These include: Aleksander Kamiński, Zofia Szarota, Artur Fabiś, Barbara Szatur-Jawoska, Paul Baltes and others. The article attempts to show old age as a period of heyday and living it in a dignified rather than chronological way. In addition, the advantages and disadvantages and of this period of human life are presented, as wells as recognised examples of good practice, institutional support and non-institutional support.. The text highlights some of the determinants that are characteristic for ageing and old age, such as: successful ageing, graceful ageing and quality of life. Such an approach to the problem helps to reflect more deeply on the issue raised, while helping to exclude metastereotypes and contribute to treating old age as a value. It will also make us reflect on the passage of time and on the last period of life, which does not have to fill us with fear, being scared of the unknown, a sense of helplessness, and for which we should learn and prepare throughout our life. The article also highlights two very important facts that old age cannot be confined, and its limits cannot be defined, as well as the heterogeneity of this social group, which does not allow for the development of a single model of old age, which would become a model used by the sciences dealing with this field of study. Finally, an attempt was made to answer the key question – Can you fall in love with old age?

Социальная изоляция как один из рисков пожилых: новая реальность и новые смыслы

Vestnik NSUEM ◽  
2022 ◽  
pp. 226-241
Author(s):  
M. V. Kornilova
Keyword(s):  
Physical Health ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Mode Of Life ◽  
Coronavirus Infection ◽  
The Government ◽  
Restrictive Measures

This article is devoted to the study of the consequences of social isolation of elderly Muscovites during the spread of coronavirus infection. The author draws attention to the fact that the informal isolation of the older generation has existed for a long time, but only in the new conditions associated with the pandemic, the «home mode» of life in old age was fixed by law. Social isolation is considered as a risk to the life and health of the older generation. It is shown how unprecedented restrictive measures of the Government affec­ted the psycho-emotional and physical health of elderly people, and the tasks of the state to reduce the vulnerability, ensure the safety and resilience of the elderly were not solved. 

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