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Bölcs öregedés az életút alkonyán
180-199Views:224The study highlights what impression the quality of our life history has on our elderly ourselves. With this complex presentation of the aging process, a more nuanced diagnosis could be made about the versatility of ageing, thus more effective prevention and care programs could be carried out. The recognition and application of the positive philosophy of life outlined in the study contribute to maintaining good mental health of the elderly.
Practical relevance. The results of the research can be primarily utilzed in care institutions, nursing homes and retirement clubs. It can effectively help the physical, spiritual and mental care of elderly people and help them accept their problematic life situation. The study might be utilized in practice on elementary and intermediate andragogy trainings and on vocational courses (social worker, specialist nurse, therapist).
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How can telemental health help reduce the loneliness and isolation of the elderly?
50-54Views:82The goal of the paper is to draw attention to the importance of telemental health and how it can contribute to reducing the loneliness and isolation of the elderly, by reviewing the literature. The author briefly presents how the use of digital technology has contributed to the social and mental health care of the elderly during the coronavirus epidemic, and what changes have taken place. The study concludes with recommendations for the use of ICT by social workers and the development of telemental health services for the elderly.
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Dementia and family. The role of Alzheimer cafe in reducing the burden of caregiving families
34-46.Views:266In the last years, the international researches have turned towards families caring for elderly people with dementia /see the works of Zarit et al. 1985, 2005; Aneshensel et al. 1995; and Kaplan 1996/. The majority of these researchers analysed the stress burden of the caring family member and its consequences, role conflicts, and the tensions in the caregiving family (Zarit et al. 1985; Aneshensel et al. 1995; Kaplan 1996; Zarit et al. 2005). The revelation that in terms of Romania, we know nothing or almost nothing about the burden of families caring for elderly people with dementia and its effect on the primary carer, played was an important factor in the choice of topic. This is why, in a vast empirical analysis, in Transylvania, 50 interviews and questionnaire surveys were made with people caring for elderly with dementia in their own homes and 50 families whose relatives with dementia have been moved to a long-term residential home in the past 12 months from the time of the survey. Gathering data took three years (2015–2017). The research included the inquiry interview with the primary caregiver family member, in which we assessed the functional barriers and the psychosocial difficulties (Szabó 2000). The analysis of the levels of social skills was built upon this, and it unfolded the main characteristics of self-sufficiency, existing social skills, and social adaptation. This survey pointed out the everyday tasks in which the client requires help. With regard to family care, we have also analysed the independent living ability of people with dementia. These three angles offered the guidelines for the assessment of “objective burden” of the caring family member. Reviewing the distribution of caring tasks within the family is based on this, which helps us finding out who the key persons are, the ones undertaking the primary caregiving duties. For analysing the formation of roles within the family, we have devised our own criteria (Szabó–Kiss 2015). Starting from the objective burden, in regard to the “subjective burden”, we have obtained valuable indications about the emotional effect of caregiving family member. The detailed assessment of self-sufficiency through which we have analysed the measure of functional degradation of people living with dementia, was added to the devices of the analysis (Szabó 2000). The internationally approved scale of memory and behavioural problems (Zarit 1985) is connected to this, which measures the distractive attitude of the person living with dementia and its effect on the primary caregiver. The survey of the primary caregiver’s burdening is also connected (Zarit 1985), and so is the assessment of the negative and positive attitude towards the caregiving tasks (Farran et al. 1999). A six-step focus group is added to the devices of the research, in which the primary caregivers, by hearing each other’s cases and following thematic questions, open up more easily about the critical periods of caregiving and the pivotal factors of institutional placement.
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Befriending Services for the Elderly
47-50Views:74I would like to briefly introduce befriending services based on a literature review, focusing primarily on services provided to the elderly.
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From the Italian National Dementia Plan to the Dementia Friendly Communities
117-142Views:77This article explores various aspects related to dementia care and support in Italy. It begins by discussing the National Dementia Plan of Italy, highlighting its goals and initiatives. It then focuses on the Veneto Region and their innovative approach to supporting people with dementia through the implementation of the Dementia Map, an online support system. The article also highlights the importance of dissemination publications in raising awareness and sharing knowledge about dementia care practices. Furthermore, it delves into the pilot project of Abbiategrasso, the first Dementia Friendly City in Italy, showcasing the efforts made to create a community that is inclusive and supportive of individuals with dementia. The experiences and lessons learned from this project serve as valuable insights for other communities aiming to become dementia friendly. In conclusion, the article emphasizes the significance of collaborative efforts, innovative approaches, and community engagement in improving the lives of individuals with dementia and their caregivers. It underlines the importance of continuous advancements in dementia care and the need for ongoing support systems to meet the evolving needs of those affected. The bibliography provides a list of relevant sources and references that further explore the topics covered in the article.
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The role of volution and social effects in grandparental care
107-118.Views:187The role of grandparents is very important in our lives both as parents and as grandchildren. The care provided by them is an emotionally influential experience that also serves as an attachment pattern. The grandparents, especially the grandmothers, have had a role in the survival of grandchildren since ancient times. Presumably it was the postmenpausal women, the grandmothers, whom made it possible that human children began to have a long developmental period, which is of great importance in human cognitive evolution.
However, there are a number of questions about grandparental help, answered by researchers with both evolutionary and social explanations. These studies take into account how the grandmother's role appeared during human evolution, what factors influence grandparental help and how the parents and grandchildren will relate to it. -
Mental health of older adults living in nursing homes in Slovakia – Results of a preliminary study
44-45Views:48Loneliness is a serious public health problem of an ageing population. The prevalence of loneliness in elderly population was estimated to rise from 10% to 45%. In elderly population, loneliness is considered as a risk factor for mental health disorders, especially depression. Depression and anxiety are among the most common mental health disorders worldwide and their prevalence is increasing, especially among seniors who are hospitalised and living in nursing homes.
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The preventive geriatric – the new issue of the XXI-st Century
49-63.Views:205The ageing is the global phenomenon, it is main more difficult financial and social
problem for modern societies. If we accepted the ageing = disease identity, this does not
help solving the problem, it increases cost only. It is still high number of people over the
age of 65 in hospital inpatient departments. A change of view is needed. The aging is
regarded as a decompensation process, which has parts and interventions possibilities. If
we intervene in the downturns of the decompensation process with appropriate means,
decompensation can be reduced; life-years in health can be increased. The goal is to
preserve self-sufficiency as much as possible. Should be system established, because in
other way this will be for profit service only. We have reviewed the major experiments that
have taken place in the world and seem appropriate to handle the issue properly. However
in order to achieve results, necessary change not only the structure bat also the attitudes. -
Insights into the lived experience of Long-Term Care and End of Life Transitions in Malta
3-4Views:45In this keynote presentation, I explore the profound implications of the global demographic shift towards an ageing population. I delve into the challenges and opportunities presented by this shift, using Malta as a unique case study with 25% of its citizens aged 60 and older. The dense population poses challenges for infrastructure, healthcare access, and the overall well-being of older individuals.
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Early recognition of dementia within the family
17-18Views:120The awareness of communities with dementia in Western Europe has moved closer to recognizing priority issues such as the environment or climate change. Dementia-friendly communities how have a history of 30 years and have achieved significant results through their work, both for those affected by the disease and those not directly affected. It probably affects many families, the topic is also getting into the spotlight in Hungary.
Without specific and detailed statistics and databases, dementia currently exists in the latent zone. The vast majority of the literature defines dementia as a diesease for which there is no treatment or cure. The effect of dementia is considered primarily as problems in the brain that negatively affect clear thinking, memory processes and result in additional emotional turbulence. Dementia is known as an age-related condition.
In general, dementia is identified as senility, incorrectly. Dementia can occur in different areas and at different levels in individual patients. As a result, families affected by the disease often face serious difficulties in identifying the disease. Without proper and detailed knowledge of the diagnosis, many families struggle with the situation of self care solutions at home. This personal involvement not only imposes a significant financial and emotional burden on the family but also often leads to separation and isolation, which can have additional negative effects on the disease itself and even on the mental health of the patient’s family members.
The global extent of dementia is generally known only to experts in the field, and to this day there is still a lack of adequate representation in the wider social dialogue. There is a unique and innovative incentive in Gyöngyös where Matralab’s integrated care centers offer day-care activities and solutions to support and provide experts advice to families with dementia. The project is implemented at the regional level, where 25 municipalities start monitoring the conditions and impacts of dementia in the region. As dementia is a prevalent and identifiable condition, affected families need help and support at the widest possible level.
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Health challenges of the elderly: a comparative study of the need for health social workers in Nigeria and Bangladesh
11-14Views:104The established fact is that the population with the highest consumer of healthcare services is the elderly because of the increasing demand for adaptive health services accessible to the elderly. As the elderly continue to age, there is a decline in the health condition, developed societies have explored and employed several multidisciplinary approaches to the care of the elderly. The focus is on social work as a profession.
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Alzeheimer cafe – the cafe of acceptance: -opinion article-
47-52.Views:141The article shows the basic principles of the Alzheimer Café movement and it provides information about the fist experiences of the initiated movement in Nyíregyháza town.
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Association between Personal Well-being, Functional Status, Anxiety, Depression, Social Support and Spiritual Experience of Older Adults living in nursing Homes in Slovakia
42-43Views:33Satisfaction 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.
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Association between leisure activities, anxiety, depression and well-being of older adults living in nursing homes in Slovakia
40-41Views:60Engaging 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.
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The correlations of resilience of the geriatric population in Botswana: A cross sectional study
36-37Views:67According to Botswana's Current statistics for 2021, people aged 60 and above would make up 8.9% of the population. As people age, they face a plethora of challenges; mental, legal, social, health, economic, environmental, and political, in addition to ageism and marginalization. Therefore, they need resilience to deal with these challenges that emanate from the aging process, the development of care needs, and the depletion of resources. However, in Africa, there is anecdotal evidence that some older people cannot cope with their lives, let alone carer responsibilities caused by HIV related death and other risk factors. For older people to flourish, they need resilience to achieve, endure, develop and sustain their health and well-being in the face of adversity. The degree of success and impact on their resilience is undocumented. The research will therefore determine the correlates with resilience and establish ways to curb the risk factors.
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Active Ageing Good Practices Promoting Intergenerational Communication and Understanding
5-6Views:62Persistent negative stereotypes on the aging process and the older person are noticeable within the current youth-orientated culture. Older persons may also hold negative stereotypes about the younger generation. These undesirable typecasts co-exist because younger and older persons often have limited contact with each other. Indeed, the younger generation, only gets to engage in communication with the older person within the family unit, rarely outside their own familial structures. Similarly, older persons, residents of long-term care have limited opportunities of interacting with the younger generation.