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• Effectiveness of Self Compassion-Based Interventions on Elderly People: A Literature Review

  Bahadır Yılmaz Emel

  Megtekintések száma:

  231

  This review article is designed to evaluate the impact of self-compassion-based interventions on the physical, psychological, and social health of older adults. Recent studies support that high self-compassion enhances life satisfaction in older adults, strengthens resilience against physical and emotional challenges, and fosters a more positive adaptation to age-related changes. The evidence the impact of self-compassion-based interventions on the health of older adults shows that these approaches help elderly individuals better manage stress, control negative emotions, and reduce symptoms of depression, ultimately fostering greater resilience and life satisfaction. Integrating self-compassion with cognitive-behavioral or motor-based activities amplifies these effects, contributing to improved forgiveness, acceptance, and emotional adjustment. Furthermore, such interventions address important dimensions of mental health, including feelings of loneliness and the ability to form positive relationships, which are especially relevant for older individuals facing health challenges or living in residential care. Collectively, these findings underscore the value of self-compassion-focused programs in supporting successful aging and holistic mental health in later life. Given these findings, integrating self-compassion and mindfulness-based approaches into mental health programs for the elderly can offer valuable benefits.

• Staff Training and Stress in Long Term Care Facilities Special Care Units for Alzheimer's Elders

  43-44

  Szilagyi S. Jean

  Megtekintések száma:

  277

  Objective:
  Special Care Units (SCU) in long term care health facilities are named to indicate "unique to diagnosis" or a level of care. The purpose of this study was to explore perceptions among caregivers and licensed nurses in selected nursing homes in Ohio and Pennsylvania and New York, as they pertained to the differences in care to Alzheimer's elders in SCUs. It examined the education and experience of staff and the satisfaction of this staff as it pertained to stress and wages.

  Background:
  Long-term caregivers often experience stress, resulting in "burn-out" as a consequence of limited training, levels of care required, cognitive decline of elders and family expectations. The caregivers, on SCUs, environmentally designed for the elders with cognitive decline, need specialized training in the physical and mental dimensions of the various forms of dementia, Alzheimer's type.

  Methods:
  The study used a qualitative research design with a survey questionnaire and one-on-one interviews with administrators and human resource directors. A pilot study of SCUs in Ohio and Pennsylvania and New York was initiated. The population was the employees of these SCU. The levels of employees questioned included: Executive director/Administrator, nurses, nurse aides, housekeepers and activities staff, laundry and social service workers. The procedure was standardized to enhance the reliability of the data. The respondents were notified in advance of the specific application of their answers and were afforded the opportunity to receive a monetary donation to the SCU of their respective facilities.
  An Eden Alternative Home, with a program of goals and missions characterizing enhancement of an elder's life, a home-like environment and family-centered staff and care, in a very rural area of Pennsylvania, was also engaged to contrast and compare the hypotheses of the study.

  Results:
  On the SCU, less than 5 percent of the staff had received training specific to the care of the Alzheimer's elders. In the Eden Home, 100 percent of the staff had received training specific to the care of the Alzheimer's elders. On the SCU, less than 18 percent were satisfied with the quality and quantity of specialized and extensive training. In the Eden Home, 100 percent of the staff was satisfied with their specific training. On the SCU, using a Leiken scale, more than 55 percent felt that they should receive higher wages. In the Eden home, the results were the same. However, the longevity of the employees was 13.5 years as opposed to only 3.25 years in the SCU in other homes.

  Conclusion:
  These findings suggest there is a need to examine, expand and intensify the training of all caregivers on a special unit for the elders afflicted with dementia, Alzheimer's type.

• Modern Guidelines for Nutrition in Old Age: The Role of Preventive Diets in the Prevention of Chronic Diseases

  Horváth Brigitta

  Szabó Attila Péter

  Savella Orsolya

  Megtekintések száma:

  125

  Increased life expectancy, coupled with declining fertility rates, is leading to a global demographic shift towards an ageing population. The number of older people (aged 60 and over) is expected to more than double by 2050 and more than triple by 2100. From an individual perspective, this is a positive development, but at the societal level it poses a number of challenges in terms of managing people's health, quality of life, and economic circumstances. Although life expectancy is increasing, for many people the quality of life is declining, which can have a negative impact on both health and social institutions. The nutritional needs of older people differ from those of younger people, mainly due to age-related physiological changes. Their calorie requirements may decrease due to slower metabolism and reduced physical activity, but their requirements for certain macro- and micronutrients may increase. With advancing age, the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer, metabolic and cardiovascular diseases increas, as does the risk of osteoporosis, cognitive decline, and disability. In order to maintain health in old age and prevent the development of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, it is important to reduce the intake of simple carbohydrates (to a maximum of 10% of total carbohydrate intake) and saturated fatty acids (to a maximum of 20–25 g per day), while ensuring adequate protein intake (1.0–1.2 g per kg of body weight) and consuming at least 400 g of fruit and vegetables per day. The salt intake of Hungarian seniors also significantly exceeds the recommended level (instead of 2 g per day, men over 65 consume 6.2 g and women consume 4.7 g), and fluid intake is insufficient, too (the recommended amount is 35 ml per kg of body weight). Among preventive strategies, nutrition is critical, yet it is currently underrepresented in the healthcare system and does not receive sufficient emphasis in care processes. A personalized healthy diet has significant benefits for older adults and can prevent, modify, or improve many age-related diseases and conditions. This review focuses on issues related to the nutrition and nutritional needs of older adults based on the latest guidelines. It also presents the most common complications resulting from poor nutrition and the possibilities for diet therapy.

• Behavioural Techniques in Work with Seniors

  Botek Ondrej

  Kovalčíková Nadežda

  Megtekintések száma:

  113

  This article explores the application of storytelling as a cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) tool for older adults, emphasizing its effectiveness in illustrating the role of avoidance and exposure in anxiety recovery. Integrating a complete theoretical introduction and narrative case example with conceptual support from psychoeducational materials, the article demonstrates how storytelling facilitates therapeutic insight and engagement, particularly in older populations.

• Hetvenes - Disztrópia a magyar társadalomról

  46-65

  Tóth Dalma

  Megtekintések száma:

  274

  Bevezetés: Az elöregedő társadalom jelensége egyre aktuálisabb kérdésként jelenik meg mind a köznapi, mind a tudományos gondolkodásban. Nem találunk sok példát olyan műalkotásokra, melyek a filmek világában jelenítik meg kritikájukat a témával kapcsolatban. A Hetvenes című film 2014-ben debütált Magyarországon. Sajátossága, hogy a magyarországi idősekhez való disztópikus hozzáállást helyezte a fókuszba.
  Cél: A tanulmány célja, hogy az ál-dokumentumfilm disztópikus jellegét feltárva, a mű narratíváinak segítségével képet mutasson a magyar társadalom lehetséges diszfunkcióiról.
  Módszertan: A tanulmányban szociálpszichológiai megközelítést veszek figyelembe, amelyben a filmjelenetek affektív jellemzésének folyamatát tartalomelemzés alapján elemzem.
  Elméleti háttér: Az elemzésben két fő szempontot tartok szem előtt: a kognitív sémaelméletet és a disztópikus tartalom jellegét, mint az értelmezési keret szűrőjét. A kognitív sémaelméletet a jelenetek észlelésére és megismerésére, a kanonikus beállításokra és az értelmezési kontextusokra alkalmazom. Az elemzésben az emlékezeti tárgyak, a mentális modellek és a kognitív mezők állnak a középpontban.
  Következtetések: A filmélmény magában foglalja az észlelt jelenetek tudatosítását, így a valós világ elválasztható a képzelettől. Valójában a szubjektivitás és a valóságunk alakítási folyamata az egyes szempontok igényeit szolgálja, ezért a film értékes kiindulópontjának tekinthető a magyar társadalom jövőjéről szóló vitának, kiemelve az idősek helyzetét.

• Inmates with Dementia: Responding to an Ageing and Ailing Prison Population

  61-62

  Szweda-Lewandowska Zofia

  Felczak Joanna

  Megtekintések száma:

  0

  Penitentiary systems worldwide are confronting a profound demographic shift mirroring that of developed societies: a rapidly ageing prison population. This trend results in a growing number of inmates with complex, age-related health issues, most notably dementia and other severe cognitive impairments.

• Physical Activity and Healthy Aging

  41-42

  Ahmed Muhammed

  Megtekintések száma:

  0

  The purpose of this study is to examine the role of physical activity in promoting healthy aging, focusing on its impact on physical, cognitive, and psychosocial outcomes in older adults.

• Digitális játékok és aktív idősödés: az online szabadidő pszichológiai, kognitív és szociális összefüggései időskorban

  Hujber-Mitru Szilvia

  Balázs Katalin

  Megtekintések száma:

  132

  A tanulmány az időskorúak digitális szabadidős tevékenységeit, különösen a videojáték-használatot vizsgálja az aktív idősödés és a digitális jóllét keretében. E tevékenységek komplex pszichológiai, szociális és egészségügyi hatásokkal járnak, amelyek az aktív idősödés modern értelmezésében kiemelt jelentőséggel bírnak. A tanulmány célja az idősek digitális játékhasználatának átfogó bemutatása, különös tekintettel a motivációkra, a részvételt segítő és gátló tényezőkre, ezek potenciális pozitív hatásaira és kockázataira, valamint a digitális játékok kognitív, érzelmi és társas működésre gyakorolt hatásaira. Az online játékok és a digitális játékterek, beleértve az e-sport kezdeményezéseket és a virtuális valóság alapú alkalmazásokat, új lehetőségeket kínálnak az idősek számára a rekreáció, a tanulás és a társas integráció területén. A tanulmány fő következtetése, hogy a digitális játékok megfelelő támogatás és felhasználóbarát tervezés mellett az aktív és minőségi idősödés fontos eszközei lehetnek.