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• Association between leisure activities, anxiety, depression and well-being of older adults living in nursing homes in Slovakia

  40-41

  Sováriová Soósová Mária

  Megtekintések száma:

  228

  Engaging in leisure activities (LA) is associated with physical, psychological and social benefits leading to feelings of happiness, life satisfaction and successful ageing in older adults.

• Content Creators Above Sixty: A qualitative analyses on the ageing discourse by older adults on TikTok

  46-47

  Gradwohl Regina

  Pauló Edit

  Megtekintések száma:

  171

  Platforms of social media and online memes often paint a similar picture about older adults: technophobes, who cannot keep up with the vastly changing world of the internet. Despite this, the number of older internet users grows rapidly, even on platforms associated with the younger generations, such as TikTok.

• Elderly Service Officer Trainings

  15-16

  Wernigg Róbert

  Kisdi Réka

  Tróbert Anett Mária

  Patyán László

  Megtekintések száma:

  353

  Introduction One of the challenges that stands before the aging population is the integration and mental and physical wellbeing of the elderly, and building the culture of active ageing. Meeting this challenge requires the activity of professionals who, in alliance with the work and services of the local governments, will become able to organise programmes that meet the needs and demands of the older citizens.

  This objective is targeted by the Elderly Service Officer Trainings provided by Family-Friendly Country Public Beneficiary Ltd.

  Methods: Our goal is to enable future Elderly Service Officers to actively contribute and enforce lawful practice to preparing, organising and implementing local civil programmes that target active aging; to recognise the special needs of the older citizens; and to orient within the legal environment of the programmes for the elderly. They should become able to co-operate efficiently with local government officials and NGOs supporting active ageing.

  Training topics: 1. Active ageing and mental wellbeing, 2. Community development, networking, volunteering, 3. Environment for active ageing, 4. Planning and implementing elderly friendly programmes.

  As regards to monitoring effectiveness, above activity indicators, we survey the changes of attitudes among trainees, and further activities of the Elderly Service Officers. The effectiveness studies are in progress.

  Results: Since May 2019, 16 study groups with 238 attendees have been launched (11 in Budapest és 5 on the countryside), and 12 groups have finished, yielding 144 certified trainees. We are planning a further set of 23 groups for 2021, in order to achieve the planned number of participants of 1000.

  Discussion: Further development of the training will depend on our future results.

  Supported by: Grant No. EFOP-1.2.6-VEKOP-17-2017-00001, „Family Friendly Country Project.

  References:

  L Patyán, JI Tóth, AM Tróbert, R Wernigg: Methodology to Aid the Community Inclusion and Person-Centered Care of Older Generations. Family-Friendly Country Public Beneficiary Ltd., 2019.

• Medication adherence in older adults with hypertension in Slovakia

  35-36

  Mária Sováriová Soósová

  Valéria Parová

  Renáta Suchanová

  Antónia Ulbrichtová

  Olívia Kopcová

  Megtekintések száma:

  146

  Non-adherence to medical therapy in patients with arterial hypertension (AH) is associated with increased cardiovascular and cerebrovascular morbidity and mortality, and thus increased healthcare costs. The prevalence of AH increases with increasing age. In view of this, monitoring adherence to medical therapy in older adults and its determinants is very important.

• Az időskor szubjektív megélésének vizsgálata a lakóhelyi társas körülmények szerint

  68-89

  Bede Melinda

  Pachner Orsolya

  Megtekintések száma:

  277

  A 21. században élő idősek helyzetének átalakulásához a társadalmi elöregedés és a családi struktúrák átformálódása sorolható, melyekkel összefüggést mutat az idősek lakóhelyi körülményeinek változása. Jelen kutatás célja az időskor megélésének vizsgálata a lakóhelyi körülmények és a védőtényezők figyelembevételével. A kutatás keresztmetszeti elrendezésű, a minta a WHO definíciója értelmében 60 év feletti résztvevőkből áll (N=98). A mérőeszközök közé saját szerkesztésű kérdések és standard kérdőívek tartoznak; az önértékelést, az élettel való elégedettséget, a társas támogatást és a rezilienciát felmérve. A lakóhelyek között eltérések láthatók a társas támogatásban: a szociális intézményben és a családban élők magasabb támasszal rendelkeznek az egyszemélyes háztartásban élőknél, ám az időskor megélésében nincs különbség. Klaszteranalízissel a minta négy csoportra bontható, melyek egy-egy lakóhelyi körülményhez kapcsolódnak. Eltérések láthatók a társas támogatásban, a rezilienciában és az önértékelésben, amiből az egyszemélyes háztartásban élők negatívabb és a szociális intézményben élők pozitívabb helyzetére következtethetünk. Ám az időskor megélése szempontjából releváns élettel való elégedettség esetén nem láthatók különbségek, amit az eltérő háttértényezők eredményezhetnek: a családban élő nők elégedettsége hátterében a reziliencia, a szociális intézményben élőkében pedig a társas támasz dominál. A családban élő férfiak és az egyszemélyes háztartásban élők elégedettségének megértéséhez további befolyásoló tényezők bevonására lenne szükség. Ezen eredmények tükrében belátható, hogy akár az időskorúak életminőségének javítását célzó programok körében is számottevő lehet a lakóhely figyelembevétele, hisz más-más tényezőkön keresztül gyakorolhatunk hatást az élettel való elégedettségre.

• Unmet care needs of older individuals: prevalence, patterns and influencing factors

  26-27

  Kohanová Dominika

  Tomciková Mária

  Solgajová Andrea

  Megtekintések száma:

  160

  Understanding and identifying unmet needs are crucial for improving the quality of health and social care. Research addressing unmet needs among older individuals in Slovakia is insufficient, highlighting the need for further investigation into this pressing issue.

• Self-care behaviour and illness perception in older adults with heart failure in outpatient care

  52-53

  Sováriová Soósová Mária

  Megtekintések száma:

  5

  Heart failure (HF) is a highly prevalent condition among older adults and associated with a high risk of mortality within one year. Self-care (SC) activities improve health outcomes and reduce hospitalisation and mortality rates in patients with HF.

• Decade of Healthy Aging 2020-2030: international and local arctic context

  30-31

  Golubeva Elena

  Soloviev Andrey

  Megtekintések száma:

  183

  Healthy aging has become an important policy issue at all levels of the society. The key international document is the World Health Organization’s (WHO) plan for a Decade of Healthy Ageing 2020–2030 which is the 2nd action plan of the WHO ‘s Global strategy on aging and health [1]. The Plan consists of 10 years of concerted, catalytic, sustained collaboration to improve the lives of older people, their families, and their communities. Older people themselves are at the core of this plan, and it brings together a variety of actors: governments, civil society, international agencies, professionals, media, and the private sector. The Plan also notes that healthy aging is not only a healthcare issue but also needs to engage many other sectors.

• “Seniors of India’’: Life and Legacy. “Understanding Aging Trends and Implications”

  108-110

  Verma Khushi

  Megtekintések száma:

  139

  Our study set out to ascertain the significance of attending to the social, economic, and humanitarian needs of the aged. India has a great deal of responsibility to address the needs of older individuals because it is predicted to have the largest percentage of older adults in the world in the near future.

• The role of balneotherapy in helping older people take advantage of new job opportunities

  32-33

  Helmeczi Gabriella

  Megtekintések száma:

  9

  Maintaining and supporting the physical and mental health of older people is not only in the interest of individuals, but also of the community, as active and healthy older people are able to continue participating in the labor market, volunteering, and fulfilling family roles.

• The role of digital scouts in promoting digital literacy and participation among older adults

  19-21

  Freitas Angela

  Saavedra Ines

  Machado Natália

  Dantas Carina

  Eckert Jana

  Megtekintések száma:

  164

  In 2023, older people - defined here as those aged 65 years or more - living in the EU-27 corresponded to one fifth (21.3 %) of the total population. During the next decades, this share will also gradually increase and is projected to reach approximately 30% in 2050.

• Will Autonomous Vehicles address impediments to the mobility of ageing populations?

  6-7

  Kovacs Ferenc Stephen

  Megtekintések száma:

  279

  Background/Aims

  Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) have been touted as a ‘mobility panacea’ for ageing populations. The hopes invested in such technocentric solutions can be understood with reference to the spatial-temporal context of the Global Demographic Transition. The geography of ageing culminates in growing levels of social isolation of older populations in rural, regional and suburban areas. This spatial trend is superimposed on a temporal landscape of recurring economic crises, creating fiscal constraints impeding the efficacy of conventional solutions including scheduled and demand-responsive transport. To what extent can AVs respond to the mobility needs of older people at a time of fiscal crisis?

  Methods

  To address this knowledge gap, I undertook a systematic literature review with two academic colleagues from Curtin University in 2019.  We reviewed the AV related papers and the wider transportation planning and gerontological research inclusive of factors known to influence the mobility of older people. The research informed a critical perspective exploring possible impacts, inclusive of risks and opportunities through the methodology of scenario analysis.

  Results

  We found the technology had the capability to address some aged mobility needs such as those resulting from declining driving ability, and might provide a framework supportive of ‘ageing in place’ solutions.

  Conclusions

  The ability to realise the full potential of this ‘socio-technical transition’ and effectively manage unintended impacts, will be informed by society’s institutional capacity inclusive of the State’s ability to implement timely interventions in mobility markets and provide an integrated approach to transport and land use planning.

• Interdisciplinary Falls Prevention Program for Older Community Dwellers within a Rehabilitation Hospital

  57-59

  Cilia Simon

  Zarb Edwina

  Camenzuli Michela

  Cauchi Enrica

  Cortis Anabel

  Cassar Ariana-Marie

  Megtekintések száma:

  144

  Falls are a significant public health concern, particularly among older persons resulting in injuries, decreased mobility, reduced quality of life and higher mortality.

• Gerontofitnesz – A rendszeres testmozgás jótékony hatása az idősödő emberek testi-lelki egészségére

  53-64.

  Csinády Adriána

  Megtekintések száma:

  717

  Az egész életen át tartó fejlődésben rendkívül nagy szerepe van a testmozgásnak, így az időskorban is nagyon jelentős. Akik rendszeresen sportolnak jobb szív és érrendszeri állapotnak örvendenek, kielégítőbb állapotban marad a mozgató szervrendszerük, kevésbé panaszkodnak depresszióra, alvászavarokra, magabiztosabbak és önállóbbak még idősebb korban is.
  A rekreációs sportok kiterjednek a hétköznapi emberek széles körére, akik számára a mindennapi élet szempontjából szükséges fitnesz biztosítása a cél. Új fogalomként megjelenik a gerontofitnesz, mely az idősek által végzett sporttevékenységgel és azok jótékony hatásaival foglalkozik. Napjainkban elterjedtek az olyan programok, amelyekkel az idős embereket rendszeres testmozgásra sarkallják. Ugyanakkor ezek megvalósítása számos akadályba ütközik, hiszen az idősek fizikai aktivitását olyan kulturális tényezők, sztereotípiák, attitűdök és elvárások is befolyásolják, amelyek inkább az inaktivitás irányába hatnak.

• Culture on Prescription in Portugal: cultural experiences promoting health in lonely people and older adults

  11-13

  Juliana Louceiro

  Carina Dantas

  Natália Machado

  Jana Eckert

  Marcel Neumann

  Christiane Schlang

  Christine H. O’ Kelly

  Bart Borsje

  Megtekintések száma:

  240

  Social connections play a vital role in personal well-being. Loneliness, characterized by a lack of meaningful social engagement, has emerged as a significant public health concern in Europe, especially after COVID19 pandemic, when the problem was labelled by the media as a “loneliness epidemic” (Berlingieri et al., 2022). According to Casabianca & Kovacic (2022), older adults are especially vulnerable to loneliness due to all the life transitions and disruptive life events they face. Loneliness is more prevalent among Europeans aged 50 and above in southern and eastern regions (ranging from 31% to 46%) compared to western and northern areas (ranging from 10% to 30%).

• A comparative analysis of the community-based care and program for the elderly in the Seychelles and Mauritius Islands

  71-75

  Vivienne Alexandra Sharri Lesperance

  Megtekintések száma:

  224

  The World Health Organization describes an elderly person as someone who is aged 60 years and older and further predicts that by 2030, the number of older people will rise by 1.4 billion (WHO, 2017). This phenomenon has not spared the Small Island Developing States (SIDS); according to the United Nations (2023), they anticipated growth from 6.5 to 14.0 million older persons between 2021 and 2050. Undoubtedly, these figures are indicative of significant growth in the aging population across the world, and this is merely the chronological age; needless to say, numerous physical, psychological, and environmental factors can impede longevity and healthy aging.

• Health status of persons aged 65+ - cross-sectional study

  5

  Brabcová Iva

  Megtekintések száma:

  7

  The aim of the research was to describe the health status of older adults in the South Bohemian Region using selected indicators.

• Work Inequalities in Later Life Redefined by Digitalisation - Introduction of the COST Action DIGI-net

  79-80

  Rasticová Martina

  Krekula Clary

  Megtekintések száma:

  169

  The COST Action CA21107, titled "Work Inequalities in Later Life Redefined by Digitalization (DIGI-net)," is an interdisciplinary initiative aimed at exploring the impact of digitalization on work inequalities faced by older workers. As digital transformation reshapes labor markets, it creates unique challenges and opportunities for individuals in later stages of their careers. DIGI-net investigates how digitalization influences employment conditions, career development, and work-life balance for older workers, with particular attention to disparities across gender, socioeconomic status, and cultural contexts.

• Association between Personal Well-being, Functional Status, Anxiety, Depression, Social Support and Spiritual Experience of Older Adults living in nursing Homes in Slovakia

  42-43

  Sováriová Soósová Mária

  Megtekintések száma:

  155

  Satisfaction with life is one of the most important pillars of successful ageing. Assessing the cognitive aspect of subjective well-being (which can be related to life satisfaction) is considered a useful complementary indicator for monitoring and comparing quality of life across countries.

• Longer male life in the Mediterranean: Older men's roles, habits and leisure activities in Malta

  3-4

  Bene Ágnes

  Váradi Brigitta

  Izsó Andrea

  Mihály-Gajdos Gabriella

  Megtekintések száma:

  8

  Most aging societies are characterized by gender differences, i.e., a predominance of women among those aged 65 and over, and especially among the oldest elderly.

• Starting from scratch: realities of older Maltese ex-sisters

  7-8

  Marisa Cannataci

  Maria Aurora Fenech

  Megtekintések száma:

  182

  Statistics have revealed how not only globally but also in Malta the number of women religious has decreased. This study delved into the experiences of older ex-sisters from apostolic congregations who held simple vows, lived in the convent, subsequently leaving the congregation.

• Palliative and Hospice Social Work Roles in the U.S.

  18

  Csikai Ellen L.

  Megtekintések száma:

  263

  Palliative care services worldwide continue to grow, primarily in response to a human rights approach and to respond to the aging of the population, increasing prevalence of chronic illnesses and cancer mortality. While there is recognition in the WHO definition of palliative care that not only physical, but also psychological, social and spiritual aspects of care must be part of services provided, how these are addressed varies greatly by country and region of the world.
  In the U.S., social work services are mandated to be provided by hospice organizations seeking funding from Medicare (governmental insurance for people over age 65) and supports the tenets of the palliative care philosophy to provide person-centered holistic care. The role of palliative and hospice social workers is highly aligned with the values of the profession centered on the dignity and worth of all humans and the commitment to improving quality of life throughout life and especially at the end of life. Older adults make up the overwhelming majority of hospice recipients in the U.S. and attention to their daily needs and those of the family caregivers is essential to maximize quality of life.
  This presentation will focus on the roles of social workers in the U.S., particularly with older adults, in various palliative care settings and how this may compare to roles across the globe.

• Training Program for Presarcopenic Elderly Patients

  Mangold Roland

  Márton Lilla

  Lajkó Patrícia

  Gadó Klára

  Megtekintések száma:

  142

  Purpose: Our aim was to test a training program designed to decrease/reverse the deleterious effects of sarcopenia: a generalized and progressive loss of muscle mass and muscle strength and function. Materials and methods: An intervention group of 9 participants and a control group of 7 participants took part in the pilot study, aged 65+, and former patients of the Szent Rókus Hospital. We measured grip strength, functional capacity with the Timed Up and Go test, and the presence and severity of sarcopenia with the SARC-F questionnaire. A two-month training period followed, with biweekly workouts. After which we reassessed and used a paired samples T-Test in JASP 0.16.4.0.. A focus group interview was used to collect participants’ thoughts and feelings regarding the training period. Results: The intervention group showed a positive, nonsignificant change in their SARC-F scores (p=0.080). Their functional capacity improved significantly (p=0.033). Their muscle strength also improved significantly (p=0.006). The control group’s SARC-F scores decreased, (p=0.423), performed the TUG test slower (p=0.114) and their grip strength decreased (p=0.477). We received unanimously positive answers at the focus group interview. Conclusion: The exercise program improved the functional capacity and muscle strength of the participants; thus, it would be worthwhile for physiotherapists working with older people to familiarize themselves with principles used here and to utilize a similar program.

• Unmet care needs of older patients with maxillofacial diseases: A cross-sectional study

  38-39

  Kohanová Dominika

  Valentíny Ján

  Sollárová Andrea

  Megtekintések száma:

  9

  Recognizing and addressing unmet care needs is essential for enhancing the quality of healthcare and social support. For patients with maxillofacial diseases who often face complex physical, emotional, and functional challenges, these unmet needs can significantly impact their recovery, well-being, and quality of life.

• COVID -19 pandemic, surveys on elderly about vaccination. National and European perspectives

  14-17

  Bałandynowicz-Panfil Katarzyna

  Olah Șerban

  Pék Győző

  Kaszás Adrienn

  Őrsi Balázs

  Megtekintések száma:

  410

  A summary of Symposium titled COVID-19 pandemic, surveys on elderly about vaccination reserved in this abstract.
  The severe cases of COVID-19 in Europe. A comparative analysis using SHARE data base
  The paper focuses on the severe cases of COVID-19 in Europe and the predictors of these cases. The author used the secondary analysis of a large data base (SHARE) of persons aged 50 or more from the EU countries and the Switzerland. The data have been collected in the summer of 2020. In the first part the focus is on the theoretical starting point of the analysis. In the second part the main outputs are presented.
  How to convince the undecided - communication with the elderly and attitudes towards vaccination COVID-19 in Poland
  The pandemic has had its toll on the socio-economic life of most people. Governments and international organizations face new challenges in a situation of uncertainty. Social campaigns are designed to encourage as many people as possible to join the vaccination plan. Achieving population resilience requires a significant commitment of organizational, financial and communication resources.
  Older people constitute a priority group in the vaccination system in Poland. However, despite the measures taken, there remains a significant share of seniors who remain reluctant to vaccination. The government is taking further pro-turnout measures targeted at the elderly. The shortcomings of the existing strategies should be eliminated for the benefit of society.
  The aim is to summarize the research conducted in the field of the needs and possibilities of communication with the elderly, attitudes towards vaccinations and sources of influence on making purchasing decisions of seniors.
  Vaccination attitudes – international project in Central and Eastern Europe
  The beginnings of the project date back to 2020. The uncertainty that became commonplace in the times of the pandemic indicated new areas of previously unknown dependencies. Stress, uncertainty, attitudes towards the threat, protective behaviour, and soon also attitudes towards vaccination seemed the most important at that time. Examining the existing dependencies would allow a better understanding of the phenomenon of social responses to the pandemic and would support governmental and non-governmental, national and international actions that would be an important tool in the fight against the negative consequences of a spreading COVID-19.
  Scientists from Central and Eastern European countries representing different disciplines (sociology, economics, communication, statistics, psychology and psychiatry) joined forces in a common international project investigating the relationship between attitudes towards vaccines and the level of perceived mental health, uncertainty, socio-demographic variables and the level of religiosity. Core aims of the project were to analyse the model of predictors concerning demographic, psychological, and social factors influencing the intention to vaccinate against COVID-19 and to provide the information to prepare and implement more effective and efficient health messaging strategies and campaigns targeting groups reluctant to COVID-19 vaccination in Eastern and Central European countries.
  The project involved the development of a common research tool - a questionnaire, parallel research in four countries of Central and Eastern Europe (Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Hungary), more than 2000 respondents (unvaccined adults) and joint development of the results of the analysis, using the potential of all involved partners.
  The project is still developed to next stages of investigation. Results will be published in high quality journals in years 2022 and 2023.

  Partners involved represent: University of Gdańsk (Poland), University of Oradea (Romania), University of Ljubljana (Slovenia), University of Debrecen (Hungary).
  More information: k.balandynowicz@ug.edu.pl.
  Survey on unvaccinated Hungarian elderly people during the COVID-19 pandemic
  During the pandemic, we performed a comparative study of the Hungarian unvaccinated people, focusing on psychological and demographic aspects in our questionnaire. The survey data collection lasted from 27 August to 13 October 2021. Participants were over 18 years of age who have not yet received any vaccination against the COVID-19 virus.
  The method used is an on-line questionnaire survey.
  The survey is not for political but for scientific purposes, and we hope that its results will contribute to a more professional management of the COVID-19 epidemic. The survey of Hungarian team was conducted in collaboration with Polish, Slovenian and Romanian university researchers.
  The test dimensions are as follows:
  Well-being at the time of pandemic (happiness, health.)
  Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS21)
  Vaccination Attitudes Examination Scale (VAX)
  Sources of information about vaccination
  Religiosity level
  Demographics (metrics)
  The presentation focuses on the most important aspects of the first analysis of the Hungarian results. The study involved 478 people: 113 men, 363 women, and 2 people identified as “other”. It is worth highlighting from the first processing of the data that a large number of unvaccinated people do not believe that they are at risk of getting the COVID-19 virus. In our sample 42% of the unvaccinated are very sure that the vaccine will not work, and 30.6% are afraid that they will become infected because of the vaccine. They do not usually feel safe after vaccinations, they are afraid of the undiscovered consequences, and they trust more in their natural immunity. 61.8% definitely do not want a vaccine for themselves, nor in the future. 67.3% want to wait to see how vaccines work in other people. During processing, we could identify the ones with a definite anti-vaccination attitude. They were also analyzed on the basis of their political affiliation, religiosity, and place of residence. Regarding the DASS-21 depression subscale, the young age group scored significantly higher than the elderly. According to the DASS-21 stress subscale, the value belonging to young people is significantly higher than that of older people. On the Vaccination Attitudes Examination (VAX) Scale’s concerns about financial profiteering subscale, seniors scored significantly higher. Interpreting our results in the context of parallel international studies is also part of our objectives. Our results provide an opportunity to serve important aspects for the communication strategies with unvaccinated elderly.