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  • Perceived social support in old age
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    Background and aims: In our research, we examined how the degree of perceived social support depends on factors (gender, age, marital status, health, giving up independent living) and how it is related to experiencing aging.

    Methods: In our study, we used questionnaires examining social support, attitudes to ageing, life satisfaction, and depression in old age.

    Results and discussion: Perceived social support shows a decreasing trend with age, and is lower in the case of singles, those in poor health, and those living in nursing homes. It can be said that all three types of support decreases with age at those living independent, but those living in nursing homes the social support is the lowest in the case of the youngest (65-74 years) and the highest at the of 75-89 years, and the instrumental support over 90 years old. Higher perceived social support results in higher levels of life satisfaction, lower level of depression and more positive experiences of ageing. It is important to note, however, that the support actually provided and the perceived support are not the same.

  • Action for smart healthy age-friendly environments
    47-48
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    78

    Smart, adaptable and inclusive solutions can help improve and support independent life throughout the course of life, regardless of age, gender, disabilities, cultural differences and personal choices.
    A holistic approach that optimizes social and physical environments, supported by digital tools and services, allows to provide better health and social care, promoting not only independent living, but also equity and active participation in society. This approach follows the United Nations' line-up, with the Sustainable Development Goals (in particular Objectives 3 and 11), stating that sustainable environments for all ages represent the basis for ensuring a better future for the entire population.
    The challenges of different sectors, such as ICT, the building industry and urban planning and the health and social care, as well as those of citizens and their communities are interlinked. Responding to these challenges will foster awareness and support for the creation and implementation of smart, healthy and inclusive environments for present and future generations.
    From this insight, a new concept was developed and well received: Smart Healthy Age-Friendly Environments (SHAFE). The by the EC approved Thematic Network of 2018 evolved into a Stakeholders Network of about 170 organisations and it is represented in several European projects and networks. COST Action NET4Age-Friendly brings together over 320 researchers from 46 countries. Capacity building to support the implementation of SHAFE is present in Erasmus+ projects.

    The presentation will give an overview of relevant development and insights to support the building of smart, inclusive societies.

  • Social service delivery for senior citizens in rural Philippines and secrets to longevity of Apo Whang-od
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    414

    Access to social services such as healthcare, transportation, and financial support can be limited, leaving many elderly individuals vulnerable to poverty and social exclusion. This paper examined the recent elderly demographics, status of social service delivery, the roles of traditional and cultural practices, and specific challenges faced by older persons in rural areas, using the case of Apo Whang-od and her community, Buscalan that is in the municipality of Tinglayan, Province of Kalinga, Philippines. Using a mixed methods approach, this paper revealed that almost 11% of Tinglayan’s population is elderly, mostly indigenous people with a relatively low literacy rate, and low-income earners who are engaged mostly in subsistence farming and small-scale traditional craft making. Also, there are substantial government programs and services offered by existing laws; however, access to these is challenged by limited access to education and healthcare services, with long travel distances and a lack of transportation being major barriers. Financial difficulties were also observed, with no or few having access to social security benefits and reasonable amounts of pensions. The challenges can also be attributed to an unfavorable geographical location, conflicts with neighboring tribes, limited local government funds, lack of knowledge, and inadequate social service centers within the locality. Tinglayan’s cultural values were also found to play a pivotal role in supplementing the scarce social services by fostering a supportive atmosphere for the elderly. Analysing Apo-Whag-od's longevity, it was revealed that she lived a longer life because she ate organic and locally sourced food, slept well, laughed a lot, engaged in regular physical activity, nurtured her spiritual well-being, built strong relationships with her family and community, and kept a positive outlook. In conclusion, social demographics shows that elderlies in rural areas are disadvantaged, which calls for more efficient and effective access, delivery, and availability of social services. Moreover, policymakers are enjoined to accelerate social infrastructures, expand social protection programs, and support intergenerational solidarity and resilience and cultural preservation. Lastly, Apo Whang-od’s legacy lives on. Her popularity not only gained revitalization of the Kalinga tattoo culture, but it also inspired people to follow her steps to longer and happier way of life.

  • Gerontology Days 2021. International Scientific Conference - Programme of the Conference
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    Gerontology Days 2021

    The Faculty of Health at the University of Debrecen organized the yearly International Scientific Conference on 25-26 November 2021.

    Language of the Conference: Hungarian (25. November), English (26. November)

    COMMITTEES

    Program Committee

    President:
    Dr. habil Marianna Móré, Dean of the Faculty of Health of the University of Debrecen

    Members:
    Dr. Ágnes Bene
    Dr. Katalin Papp
    Dr. László Patyán
    Ágnes Stomp Hengspergerné
    Anita Rusinné Dr. Fedor

    Scientific Committee
    Dr. Marianna Móré University of Debrecen Faculty of Health
    Prof. Dr. Betul Tosun Hassan Kalyoncu University
    Dr. László Patyán University of Debrecen Faculty of Health
    Dr. Katalin Papp University of Debrecen Faculty of Health
    Prof. Dr. Mihály Fónai University of Debrecen Faculty of Health
    Dr. János Endre Kovács University of Debrecen Faculty of Health
    Dr. Anita Szemán-Nagy University of Debrecen
    Dr. Győző Pék University of Debrecen
    Dr. Katalin Balázs University of Debrecen
    Dr. István Hidegkuti University of Debrecen Faculty of Health
    Dr. Adriána Csinády University of Debrecen Faculty of Health
    Dr. Ágnes Bene University of Debrecen Faculty of Health
    Zsuzsanna Judit Kőműves University of Debrecen Faculty of Health
    Józsa Tamás Józsa University of Debrecen Faculty of Health
    Luca Zsuzsa Nagy University of Debrecen

    Operative support:
    György Kirilla
    Károly Séfer
    Zsoltné Varga
    Judit Buczi
    Gábor Kiss
    Lajos Sajtos
    Kinga Bácsi
    Vivien Hudák
    Adrienn Németh
    Réka Virág

     

    Programme of the Conference
    26 th November Friday (online)

    Host:
    Dr. Katalin Papp (University of Debrecen Faculty of Health)
    Language: English
    Time zone: (CET)+1; (UTC) + 1

    Webex link:
    https://unideb.webex.com/unideb/j.php?MTID=m55a582a5241e04b584b1ed41fcfbf91a

    9:15
    Opening Ceremony
    Dr. Anita Rusinne Fedor general and scientific vice dean,
    University of Debrecen Faculty of Health

    PLENARY SESSION

    9:20
    Covid, lockdown, elderly. Experiences of the follow up reserach among active older adults 2020- 2021.
    Dr. László Patyán
    (University of Debrecen)

     

    9:50 – 10:50 MORNING SESSION

    Host:
    Dr. László Patyán (University of Debrecen Faculty of Health)

    Webex link:
    https://unideb.webex.com/unideb/j.php?MTID=m55a582a5241e04b584b1ed41fcfbf91a

    9:50
    The good practice of inclusion in action - the proposal of program based on the Human Rights
    Marzanna Farnicka PhD.
    (Family Psychology Unit, Institute of Psychology Zielona Góra University, Poland)

    10:10
    Quality of life for social care centre clients
    Alondere Linda
    (Riga Medical College of the University of Latvia)

    10:30
    Spiritual care in Slovenian nursing homes: a quantitative descriptive study
    Igor Karnjuš
    (University of Primorska, Faculty of Health Sciences, Izola, Slovenia)

    10:50-11:00 Coffee break

    11:00 – 12:20
    SYMPOSIUM
    “COVID -19 PANDEMIC, SURVEYS ON ELDERLY ABOUT VACCINATION – NATIONAL AND EUROPEAN PERSPECTIVES” SYMPOSIUM

    Webex link:
    https://unideb.webex.com/unideb/j.php?MTID=m55a582a5241e04b584b1ed41fcfbf91a

    Chairs:
    Katarzyna Bałandynowicz-Panfil PhD
    Associate Professor, University of Gdańsk,
    Győző Pék PhD
    ret. Associate Professor, University of Debrecen, Faculty of Humanities, Institute of Psychology

    Participants:
    Șerban Olah, PhD Associate Professor, University of Oradea, Romania
    Katarzyna Bałandynowicz-Panfil, PhD Associate Professor, University of Gdańsk, Poland
    Győző Pék, PhD ret. Associate Professor,
    Adrienn Kaszás, PhD student,
    Balázs Őrsi, Assistant Professor,
    University of Debrecen, Faculty of Humanities, Institute of Psychology

    11:00
    Introduction
    Győző Pék, PhD ret. Associate Professor, University of Debrecen, Faculty of Humanities, Institute of Psychology

    11:05
    The severe cases of Covid 19 in Europe. A comparative analysis using SHARE data base
    Șerban Olah, PhD Associate Professor, University of Oradea, Romania

    11:20
    How to convince the undecided - communication with the elderly and attitudes towards vaccination COVID-19 in Poland
    Katarzyna Bałandynowicz-Panfil, PhD Associate Professor, University of Gdańsk, Poland

    11:35
    Introducing an international project. Aims and beginnings
    Katarzyna Bałandynowicz-Panfil, PhD Associate Professor, University of Gdańsk, Poland

    11:50
    Survey on unvaccinated Hungarian elderly people during the COVID-19 pandemic
    Győző Pék, PhD ret. Associate Professor, Adrienn Kaszás, PhD student, Balázs Őrsi, Assistant Professor, University of Debrecen, Faculty of Humanities, Institute of Psychology

    12:10 – 12:25 Discussion

    12:30 Closing of the Symposium

    12:30-13:00 Lunch time

    13 - 14:10 AFTERNOON SECTION


    Webex link:
    https://unideb.webex.com/unideb/j.php?MTID=mcbe05fc7b01796c7044e63d5ff2e24e4

    Host: Dr. Katalin Papp
    (University of Debrecen Faculty of Health)

    13:00
    Subjective Assessments of the Disease Seriousness in the Population Aged 60+
    Jitka Doležalová
    University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences

    13:20
    Prelevance of falls in seniors hospitalized on gerontopsychiatric department, their risk factors and possibilities of preventive interventions
    PhDr. Libová Ľubica
    (Vysoká školazdravotníctva a sociálnej práce sv. Alžbety, Bratislava; FZaSP sv. Ladislava, Nov Zámky)

    13:40
    Domestic Violence and its Impact upon Reproductive Health during Corona Virus Pandemic among Women Attending Primary Health Care
    Dr. Iqbal Majeed Abbas
    (Baghdad College of Medical Sciences - Nursing Department)


    Virtual Poster

    14:00
    Postoperative rehabilitation after total knee joint replacement
    PhDr. Mgr. Vavro Michal
    (Vysoká škola zdravotníctva a sociálnej práce sv. Alžbety, Bratislava; FZaSP sv. Ladislava, Nové Zámky)

    14:10-14:20 Coffee Break

    14:20-16:20 Parallel sections

    14:20-16:20 Parallel sections

    LATE AFTERNOON SECTION

    Webex link:
    https://unideb.webex.com/unideb/j.php?MTID=mcbe05fc7b01796c7044e63d5ff2e24e4

    Host: Dr. László Patyán
    (University of Debrecen Faculty of Health)

    14:20
    Revealing the Concept of Aging in Turkish Nursing Students: An Exploratory Metaphor Analysis
    Assoc. Prof. Emel Bahadir Yilmaz*,
    Assoc. Prof. Arzu Yüksel**
    (* Giresun University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing Turkey.
    ** Aksaray University, Faculty of Health Science)

    14:40
    Attitudes of Roma adults towards the care of their elderly relatives
    Irén Godó, Dalma Tóth
    (University of Debrecen)

    15:00
    Local community practices to improve healthy aging in the North
    Dr. Elena Golubeva, Dr. Anastasia Emelyanova
    (Northern Arctic Federal University, Arkhangelsk (Russia))

    15:20
    Staff Training and Stress in Long Term Care Facilities Special Care Units for Alzheimer's Elders
    Dr. S. Jean Szilagyi
    (St. Joseph College of Maine
    Ohio Department of Health)

    15:40
    Hospice and Palliative Social Work Roles in the U.S.
    Dr. Ellen L. Csikai
    (University of Alabama, School of Social Work)

    16:00
    Determining the Reasons of Older People for Choosing a Nursing Home: A Comparative Study

    Assoc. Prof. Arzu YÜKSEL*, Assoc. Prof. Emel BAHADIR YILMAZ**, Nurse Cansu Esra KESEKCİ***
    *Aksaray University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Turkey.
    **Giresun University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Turkey.
    *** Silivri State Hospital, Children's Service, Turkey.

    16:20
    Growing Ageing Population and European Policies
    Rehana Sindho Kabooro
    University of Debrecen

    Virtual Poster

    16:40
    Satisfaction with the implementation of developmental tasks in the course of life and the sense of well-being in late adulthood
    Hanna Liberska
    Faculty of Psychology Kazimierz Wielki University Bydgoszcz, Poland


    14:20-15:20

    SECTION OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN’S CAREER DEVELOPMENT IN HUNGARY (AWCDH)

    Webex link:
    https://unideb.webex.com/unideb/j.php?MTID=mf8a10dfb277e1f308bfa4fcc244801c1


    Hosts:
    Ágnes Bene PhD.
    (University of Debrecen)
    Andrea Ferenczi
    (AWCDH)

    14:20
    Education In Old Age In The Experiences Of Polish Euro Grandparents
    Prof. Jolanta Mackowicz, Ph.D and Joanna Wnek-Gozdek, Ph.D
    Institute of Educational Sciences, Pedagogical University of Krakow

    14:40
    A step forward with the help of a friend of older persons
    Susan B. Somers
    president, INPEA – International Network for the Prevention Elder Abuse

    15:00
    Action for Smart Healthy Age-Friendly Environments
    Willeke van Staalduinen
    CEO AFEdemy Vice-Chair and Grant Holder COST Action


    16:50 Closing Ceremony

     

    25 Th. November (hibrid)
    Levezető elnök
    Bene Ágnes PhD.

    Az előadások nyelve: magyar

    Webex link:
    https://unideb.webex.com/unideb/j.php?MTID=m0a5c6cb13912e54ceb3cc1b91a08c218

    9:00 Megnyitó
    Dr. habil. Móré Marianna, dékán
    Debreceni Egyetem Egészségügyi Kar

    9:20 Köszöntő
    Jászai Menyhért alpolgármester
    Nyíregyháza Megyei Jogú Város

    Plenáris előadások
    9:30
    Fizikai aktivitás és civilizációs betegségek különböző életkorokban
    Prof. Dr. Tóth Miklós
    egyetemi tanár, Testnevelési Egyetem, Semmelweis Egyetem;
    elnök, Magyar Sporttudományi Társaság

    10:20
    COVID -19 pandémia Magyar oltatlan idősek oltási attitűdjei, pszichológiai és demográfiai jellemzői
    Dr. Pék Győző ny. egyetemi docens, Debreceni Egyetem Bölcsészettudományi Kar Pszichológiai Intézet

    10:50-12:10 Párhuzamos programok: Kerekasztal és Szimpózium

    10:50
    „IDŐSÜGYI REFERENS” KEREKASZTAL

    Webex link:
    https://unideb.webex.com/unideb/j.php?MTID=m0a5c6cb13912e54ceb3cc1b91a08c218

    Levezető elnök: Dr. Patyán László (Debreceni Egyetem Egészségügyi Kar)

    Résztvevők:

    Résztvevő képzési szakemberek:
    Kisdi Réka, Szalai Eszter
    Családbarát Magyarország Központ Nonprofit Közhasznú Kft.
    Dr. Leleszi-Tróbert Anett Mária
    Semmelweis Egyetem Egészségügyi Közszolgálati Kar Mentálhigiéné Intézet
    Dr. Patyán László
    (Debreceni Egyetem, Egészségügyi Kar, Gerontológia Tanszék)

    Résztvevők idősügyi referensek:
    Pálinkásné Balázs Tünde (alpolgármester, idősügyi referens, Dabas Önkormányzat)
    Sarkantyús Rita Szidónia (szakmai vezető, Veresegyház Kistérség ESÉLY Szociális Alapellátási Központ)
    Szűcs Ágnes (idősügyi referens, rendezvényszervező, Szepes Gyula Művelődési Központ)
    Újhelyi-Török Alexandra (egészségügyi ügyintéző, Szolnok Megyei Jogú Város Polgármesteri Hivatalának Egészség- és Családügyi Osztály)

    10:50
    SZIMPÓZIUM A DOSZ KTO társszervezésével
    SIKEREK ÉS KIHÍVÁSOK AZ IDŐSAKADÉMIÁKON

    Webex link:
    https://unideb.webex.com/unideb/j.php?MTID=m489ae372c57f3fc80accc93fd01672b9

    Levezető elnök: Bene Ágnes PhD. (Debreceni Egyetem Egészségügyi Kar Gerontológiai Tanszék)

    10:50
    Harmadik Kor Egyeteme a Dél-Csehországi Egyetem Egészségügyi Szociális Karán
    Valérie Tóthová, University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Institute of nursing, Midwifery and Emergency Care
    Jana Šemberová, University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences,
    Institute, Institute of Humanities in Helping Professions

    11:05
    Hírös Szabadegyetem - idősödő generáció az iskolapadban
    Dr. Fülöp Tamás, főiskolai tanár, Neumann János Egyetem
    Dr. Sági Norberta docens, Neumann János Egyetem

    11:20
    Suttogó idősek és nyitott fülek
    Nagyné Hermányos Zsuzsanna, vezető, Nyíregyházi Szociális Gondozási Központ

    11:35
    COVID előtt, COVID közben, COVID után - a Milton Friedman Egyetem szeniorképzési rendszerének helyzete
    Dr. Jászberényi József (főiskolai tanár, felnőttképzési igazgató, Milton Friedman Egyetem Kommunikáció- és Művelődéstudomány Tanszék)

    11:50 Diszkusszió

    12:00 A Szimpózium zárása


    Virtuális Poszter

    12:00
    A Sóstó Gyógyfürdők ZRt. kínálata az idősödő generációknak, a gyógyturizmus piacának generációspecifikus jellemzőinek tükrében.
    Helmeczi Gabriella (Debreceni Egyetem Egészségügyi Kar)


    12:10-13:00 EBÉD SZÜNET Helyszíni állófogadás

    12:30 VIRTUÁLIS KIÁLLÍTÁS Takács Lászlóné Katika világjáró kézimunkáiból
    Webex link:
    https://unideb.webex.com/unideb/j.php?MTID=m0a5c6cb13912e54ceb3cc1b91a08c218
    A Kiállítás a helyszínen megtekinthető a Konferencia mindkét napján.

    13:00 SZEKCIÓK

    „A” SZEKCIÓ: ÉLETMÓD ÉS ÉLETMINŐSÉG
    Webex link:
    https://unideb.webex.com/unideb/j.php?MTID=m20e9d7791072a1af7d3a51c11dcd5ca4

    Levezető elnökök:
    Rusinné Dr. Fedor Anita
    (Debreceni Egyetem Egészségügyi Kar)
    Dr. Sárváry Andrea
    (Debreceni Egyetem Egészségügyi Kar)

    13:00
    Az idősek szociális kapcsolatai és szabadidő eltöltése
    Rusinné Dr. Fedor Anita, Ungvári Sándor, V. Balla Petra (Debreceni Egyetem Egészségügyi Kar)

    13:20
    Az életmódok változásának időbeli trendjei és társadalmi okai – időskori életstratégiák
    Szabó Árpád (Pécsi Tudományegyetem Bölcsészet- és Társadalomtudományi – Demográfia és Szociológia Doktori Iskola)

    13:40
    A 60 év feletti korosztály Tokaji borfogyasztási szokásai, jövedelem és borértés alapján szegmentálva
    Dr. Szakál Zoltán (Debreceni Egyetem Egészségügyi Kar)

    14:00-14:10 SZÜNET

    14:10
    Időskori életminőség, jóllét és idősödéssel kapcsolatos attitűdök vizsgálata
    Ferwagner Anna (Debreceni Egyetem Humán Tudományok Doktori Iskola)

    14:30
    A városi zöldterületek pozitív hatása a demenciával élők és gondozóik jóllétére
    Dr. Fekete Márta (MDRG Kft.)

    14:50
    Időskori panaszok és a gyógynövények kapcsolata
    Pászk Norbert (Miskolci Egyetem, Egészségtudományi kar, Elméleti Egészségtudományok Intézete)

    15:10
    Cukorbetegek háziorvosi ellátásának minőségvizsgálata
    Törő Viktória, Takács Péter, Kósa Zsigmond, Radó Sándorné, Szelesné Árokszállási Andrea, Sárváry Attila (Debreceni Egyetem Egészségügyi Kar)


    „B” SZEKCIÓ: PANDÉMIA
    Webex link:
    https://unideb.webex.com/unideb/j.php?MTID=mbf83fef05599e5a3473ed772511bc2c9

    Levezető elnök:
    Dr. Patyán László (Debreceni Egyetem Egészségügyi Kar)

    13:00
    Modern családformák és a nagyszülői korosztály kapcsolata
    Dr. Boga Bálint (vendégelőadó, Milton Friedman Egyetem)

    13:20
    A magyar lakosok egészségi állapota, egészségmagatartása 2020-as SHARE Corona Survey (Covid-19) adatainak tükrében – Hagyományos statisztikai és rough set alapú elemzés
    Dr. Takács Péter, Dr. Takács Péter – Prof. Dr. Láczay Magdolna – Dr. Szakál Zoltán – Dr. Varga Levente – Nádasdi Kristóf Zsolt – Paulikné Varga Barbara – Tóth Kitti – Helmeczi Gabriella (Debreceni Egyetem Egészségügyi Kar)

    13:40
    Idős hozzátartozót gondozó családtagok erőforrásai a COVID-19 idején
    Dr. Leleszi-Tróbert Anett Mária - Bagyura Márton – Dr. Széman Zsuzsa (Semmelweis Egyetem, Társadalomtudományi Kutatóközpont, Semmelweis Egyetem)

    14:00-14:10 SZÜNET

    14:10
    Az idősek nappali ellátása és az aktív idősödés lehetséges kapcsolata - Problémák, nehézségek, jó gyakorlatok a COVID-19 járvány tükrében
    Vajda Kinga (Semmelweis Egyetem, Mentális Egészségtudományi Doktori Iskola)

    14:30
    Az oltásbizonytalanság és az oltásellenesség néhány jellemzője a koronavírus-járvány idején erdélyi magyar felnőttek körében
    Bárdos Tímea (Sapientia Erdélyi Magyar Tudományegyetem, Marosvásárhelyi Kar)

    14:50
    Az időskori depresszió
    PhDr. Mgr. Kollár Lívia (Vysoká školazdravotníctva a sociálnej práce sv. Alžbety, Bratislava; FZaSP sv. Ladislava, Nové Zámky)

    16:10
    Cukorbetegek háziorvosi ellátásának minőségvizsgálata
    Törő Viktória, Takács Péter, Kósa Zsigmond, Radó Sándorné, Szelesné Árokszállási Andrea, Sárváry Attila (Debreceni Egyetem Egészségügyi Kar)


    „C” SZEKCIÓ: AKTÍV IDŐSÖDÉS
    Webex link:
    https://unideb.webex.com/unideb/j.php?MTID=m8ed272ac16c7c203b14e031b6b2a672e

    Levezető elnök:
    Dr. Móré Marianna
    (Debreceni Egyetem Egészségügyi Kar)

    13:00
    Idősödő rendvédelem
    Ambrusz Alíz (Debreceni Egyetem Humán Tudományok Doktori Iskola Pszichológia Doktori Program)

    13:20
    A projektmenedzsment oktatásának szerepe az aktív idősödés jógyakorlatainál
    Dr. Asztalos Bernadett - Dr. Ládonyi Zsuzsanna (Semmelweis Egyetem Egészségügyi Közszolgálati Kar Mentálhigiéné Intézet)

    13:40
    PKSZAK MAJÁLIS- a generációk évében
    Rajzik Alexandra (Pécs és Környéke Szociális Alapszolgáltatási és Gyermekjóléti Alapellátási Központ és Családi Bölcsőde Hálózat /PKSZAK/)

    14:00-14:10 SZÜNET

    14:10
    Különböző közegben végzett progresszív balance tréning hatékonyságának vizsgálata nyugdíjasok körében
    Miszory Erika Viktória (Pécsi Tudományegyetem Egészségtudományi Doktori Iskola)

    14:30
    Hogyan érdemes időskorban táncolni?
    Bene Ágnes PhD., Dr. Móré Marianna (Debreceni Egyetem Egészségügyi Kar)

    14:50
    Társadalmi innováció a DEAC-ban, az idősek fizikai aktivitásának fokozása érdekében
    Lenténé Dr. Puskás Andrea (Debreceni Egyetem, Sporttudományi Koordinációs Intézet)

     

    „D” SZEKCIÓ: DIGITALIZÁCIÓ

    Webex link:
    https://unideb.webex.com/unideb/j.php?MTID=m6e0c82a27d2b8f87ce181fddecd4dde6

    Levezető elnök:
    Nádasdi Kristóf Zsolt
    (Debreceni Egyetem Egészségügyi Kar)

    13:00
    Az IKT használata az aktív és egészséges időskor támogatásában és az idősgondozásban
    Tóth Anikó Panna (Debreceni Egyetem Egészségügyi Kar)

    13:20
    Telemedicina jelentősége a pandémia időszakában
    Paulikné Varga Barbara (Debreceni Egyetem Egészségügyi Kar)

    13:40
    Képzési, oktatási ökoszisztéma Kecskeméten az 50 pluszos korosztály számára
    Molnár Szilárd (CédrusNet Kecskemét Program)

    14:00-14:10 SZÜNET

    14:10
    A hazai idősek online fogyasztási potenciálja
    Stumpf-Tamás Ivett, Bene Ágnes PhD. (Debreceni Egyetem Egészsségügyi Kar)

    14:30
    Idősek az infokommunikációs térben – lehetőségek és kihívások
    Nádasdi Kristóf Zsolt, Győri Anita (Debreceni Egyetem Egészségügyi Kar)

    14:50
    „Tanulom a korom” Interaktív tananyag fejlesztése időskorúak aktív életvezetésével kapcsolatos témakörben
    Réti Éva (Pannon Egyetem)

     

    15:00 - Párhuzamosan: SZIMPÓZIUM ÉS KEREKASZTAL

    15:00
    SZIMPÓZIUM
    KOGNITÍV VÁLTOZÁSOK, DEPRESSZIÓ

    Webex link:
    https://unideb.webex.com/unideb/j.php?MTID=m20e9d7791072a1af7d3a51c11dcd5ca4

    A Szimpózium elnöke: Dr. Szemán-Nagy Anita
    (egyetemi docens, tanszékvezető, Debreceni Egyetem Bölcsészettudományi Kar Pszichológia Intézet, Személyiség- és Klinikai Pszichológiai Tanszék)

    15:00 A Szimpózium megnyitása, bevezetés

    15:05 Időskori depresszió az alapellátásban
    Dr. Rekenyi Viktor (Debreceni Egyetem, Általános Orvostudományi Kar, Családorvosi és Foglalkozás-Egészségügyi Tanszék)
    Dr. Kolozsvári László Róbert (Debreceni Egyetem, Általános Orvostudományi Kar, Családorvosi és Foglalkozás-Egészségügyi Tanszék)

    15:20 A Test Your Memory (TYM) teszt alkalmazhatósága háziorvosi szettingben demencia és enyhe kognitív zavar kiszűrése érdekében
    Dr. Garbóczy Szabolcs (Debreceni Egyetem, Általános Orvostudományi Kar, Pszichiátriai és Pszichoterápiás Klinika)
    Dr. Kolozsvári László Róbert (Debreceni Egyetem, Általános Orvostudományi Kar, Családorvosi és Foglalkozás-Egészségügyi Tanszék)

    15:35 Kognitív hanyatlás vagy integráció? – módszertani megközelítésben
    Dr. Kondé Zoltán (Debreceni Egyetem Pszichológia Intézet, Általános Pszichológiai Tanszék)

    15:50 A testmozgás szerepe a demenciák és az időskori depresszió prevenciójában
    Dr. Csinády Adriána (Debreceni Egyetem Pszichológia Intézet, Klinikai Pszichológiai Tanszék)

    16:05-16:10 A Szimpózium zárása

     

    15:00
    „MNKSZ” KEREKASZTAL
    A MAGYAR NŐI KARRIERFEJLESZTÉSI SZÖVETSÉG PROGRAMJAI AZ ENSZ EGÉSZSÉGES IDŐSÖDÉS ÉVTIZEDE JEGYÉBEN
    Webex link:
    https://unideb.webex.com/unideb/j.php?MTID=mbf83fef05599e5a3473ed772511bc2c9

    Levezető elnök: Dr. Takács Péter (Debreceni Egyetem Egészségügyi Kar)

    15:00
    Szigorúan 60 év felett
    Ferenczi Andrea
    elnök, MNKSZ

    15:15
    Barátunk-e a média? - Torz a tükör, vagy csak homályos? Idősek, Covid, Média.
    Hajós Katalin
    média szakértő, MNKSZ

    15:30
    Lépést tartani a digitalizációs világgal, egy többgenerációs kihívás
    Modláné Görgényi Ildikó
    szakképzési és felnőttképzési szakértő, MNKSZ

    15:50-16:10 Diszkusszió
    16:10 A Konferencia első napjának zárás

  • Quality of life for social care centre clients
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    83

    Introduction:
    There are approximately 60 million people over 60 years of age in the world. The United Nations predicts that by 2050 the number of people aged 60 years and older could be around 2 billion (Zaļkalns, 2015). In Latvia, every fourth inhabitant is a pensioner. Given Latvia's socio-economic situation, social and health care options for older, lonely people are becoming increasingly less accessible. A large part of the population of Latvia cannot provide themselves with quality of life in old age. If there is no family or, due to various circumstances, relatives cannot take care of the elderly, the only option is social care institutions (Slokenbeka, Zepa, 2013). The quality of life of an elderly person remains an issue when he or she is in a social care centre. Quality of life is a complex, interacting set of objective and subjective indicators in different areas of life. The World Health Organisation defines quality of life as “the perception of an individual's personal life position in the context of the cultural and value system in which the individual lives in relation to the individual's goals, expectations, standards and concerns. It is a broad concept that is influenced in complex ways by a person's physical health, psychological state, personal beliefs, social relationships and key environmental factors” (Scester, 2012).

    The Aim of the study:
    To analyse the quality of life for social care centre clients.

    Materials and methods:
    Quantitative research method was chosen to obtain the results. A questionnaire with 25 questions was developed. The participants of the research were clients of two social care centres (hereafter SAC) (SAC “X”, n = 50; SAC “Y”, n = 50).

    Results:
    The majority of SAC respondents have lived in the institution for more than four years (SAC “X” = 54%; SAC “Y” = 70%). In both groups, the predominant reason for being in SAC is “I am lonely, I cannot take care of myself” (SAC "X" = 62%; SAC "Y" = 58%). On the questions about the frequency of meals and the quality of food in the SAC, the data show that 78% of clients in SAC “X” and 94% in SAC “Y” are satisfied with the frequency of meals, while on the quality of food the dominant answer is “the food is satisfactory” (SAC “X” = 54%; SAC “Y” = 32%). The questions on living conditions show that SAC clients live both alone and in pairs (mainly spouses). The relationship with the roommate is described by 52% in SAC “X” and 38% in SAC “Y” with the phrase “we get along peacefully, without quarrels”. 26% of respondents in both groups describe their relationship as “very good and friendly”. SAC clients describe their financial situation as “modest”. Emotional support is received from other residents, staff and family members/relatives. Emotional uplift is also provided by various activities in the SAC and by doing things that they enjoy and find interesting, e.g., handicrafts, crossword puzzles. SAC clients note that they try to attend all events organised by the SAC, especially concerts by amateur groups and famous artists. The “feeling of security” in the SAC is prevalent in both groups of respondents (SAC “X” = 56%; SAC “Y” = 70%). Although there is a feeling of security, both groups of respondents report that they “miss the feeling of home” when living in SAC (SAC “X” = 24%; SAC “Y” = 34%).

    Conclusions:
    Clients in the social care centre are satisfied with the quality of life in the physical and social spheres, but are partially satisfied or dissatisfied with the quality of life in the emotional and area of independence. The participants often feel lonely and sad and experience longing and anticipation. Respondents in both social care centres never or rarely experience feelings such as love, joy and happiness. Respondents indicate a lack of independence, acknowledging that they have limited autonomy and that they cannot be who they are because they have to adapt to the existing regime.

    Bibliography:
    1. Zaļkalns J. (2015). Novecošana – aktualitātes un problemātika. Retrieved 25 January 2017 from http://www.afonds.lv/editor/uploads/files/prezentacijas/1_Zalkalns_Novecosana_aktualitates_ problematika.ppt
    2. Slokenbeka A., Zepa D. (2013). Vecums – liktenis, izaicinājums, dāvana. Rīga: RAKUS Atbalsta fonds. 96 lpp
    3. Šķestere, I. (2012). Pētījums par dzīves kvalitātes izvērtējuma metodēm un instrumentiem. Rīga: ES Eiropas Sociālais fonds. 43 lpp.

  • COVID-19, lockdown, elderly. Experiences of the follow up research among active older adults 2020- 2021.
    40-42
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    166

    Introduction, aims:
    The COVID-19 pandemic caused invaluable harms on the World during last two years. Among all economic and societal consequences the negative effects for elderly people was also apparent. Researches - among others - focused on the age related inequalities for accessing and using services, economic disadvantages, the decline of psychical, physical and mental conditions, reduced quality of life, increased level of loneliness, stress and depression, such as the increase and new faces of ageism.
    This research focused on the individual and organizational consequences of COVID – 19 pandemic and the effects of the state interventions followed by. The target group were identified as active seniors who have leading positions in different local and regional senior’s associations. These people were affected individually as a member of the age group and as an experts with organizational responsibilities as well.

    Research method:
    We chose a qualitative follow up (longitudinal) research method that was committed by semi structured phone interviews, recorded and anonymised. The time of the two data record focused and followed the main Hungarian waves of the pandemic: May – June in 2020 and June – July in 2021. Sample were collected from all districts of Hungary (n=42).

    Main research topics were:
    - The situation of the older adults (experiences about the local older people, daily life, problems, issues, social connections)
    - The life in the organization (activities, new initiatives, problems, issues)
    - Individual experiences (fears, daily life, social connections, shopping habits, use of ICT, vaccination).

    Results:
    We found significant differences on the personal life situation and the perception of pandemic and related interventions during the two waves. Pandemic situation may influenced these results. The age related “stay at home campaign” made more difficulties for the older people during the first wave, meanwhile related interventions weren’t so strict during the second wave by introducing shopping timeline for older people and night curfew for all in the late nights. Even first wave did not cause such harm like the second one in Hungary.
    During the first wave we found older people as a rule following citizens. They followed all the restrictions and regulations strictly. Life situations mainly were determined by the living conditions, that is means the ones who lived in the countryside mainly a house with garden experienced less negative effects than those, who lived in the housing estate area (first wave mainly fall on March – May).
    Older people reported increased importance of the local authorities. With the lack of central supporting interventions, local authorities played main role for local support, care and security. If the local government took care of older people they felt safety. Less interventions and coordination made older people insecured.
    The second wave made new situations for people. Older adults became one of the first target groups in vaccination and people started to cope with the pandemic.
    Older adults became more critical with governmental interventions.
    Critics focussed on the
    - pandemic related communication, the vaccination (older people mainly got Shinofarm vaccine that was not accepted in the EU at that time),
    - difficulties with the availability of health services, and
    - they experienced increased economic problems.
    The life in the organization: during the first wave we found frozen life of the seniors organization, cancelled and delayed programmes. Some initiatives were also reported. People preferred to keep contact via phone instead of using another ICT tools. Some of the answerer worried about the community life, how they can restart after the pandemic, others preferred the forthcoming chance for personal meetings.
    Seniors organisations may play an important role of the senior’s life by organizing free time and social activities, advocacy, and many other aspects of active ageing. As we made a first extract of this research further analyse will focus more on the good examples and new initiatives on the social, community and organizational levels.

  • The good practice of inclusion in action - the proposal of program based on the Human Rights
    38-39
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    76

    Rapidly changing time is a problem: are we able to deal with all challenges in a humanistic and peaceful way? Is it possible? Do falling barriers to trade have led to a rapid change in social life and in the movement of products and labor? With these exciting transformations also came great challenges and threats, at a time when we seem to like each other less and less, with partisan affective polarization on the rise in a country after country.
    The paper presents definitions of phenomenon of marginalization and exclusion from European perspective. The main idea of its lecture and planned project is the presentation the intervention program among seniors based on heritage of work the French Research Committee on Violence, Crime and Delinquency, who published 40 years ago a document Society against Violence. The document contained analyses on the occurrence of social problems and their determinants, as well as guidelines to reduce risks and reduce the sense of threat and insecurity in modern society. Based on the conclusion included into Report “Society against Violence” the special training was prepared. The theoretical assumption of the project is Levinian model of changes in society and his methodology of action research. The aims of program are to change attitudes in the field of knowledge and attitudes towards the used violence and to improve the skills to react in situations of confrontation with institutional or press aggression or the so-called manifestations of "hate speech" in education institutions. Because of Coronavirus lockdown only idea and first step of implementation (the realisation was stopped) is possible to presentation.

    Maybe the program is in a primary stage but we believe that modern societies should relay and based on the idea of Human Rights and spread them elsewhere and that violence in modern societies should be reduced by human rights and democracy education.
    The document became the basis for the reflection on public debate on violence in international communities and psychological practice against violence in interpersonal and social meaning. The article presents the possible directions of research and psychological interventions in this area especially among seniors. This perspective is worth to be underlined because it is a part of wider trend in preparation social support programmes focused on inclusion adults from a difficult sociocultural environment. Such programmes could improve competencies to protect social capital of societies. The content and scope of these programmes should be drawn from knowledge of the relationships between the various risk factors, protective factors and developmental processes in groups and societies and combine knowledge, practical useful skills and good psychological experience by continue containing with life.

  • COVID -19 pandemic, surveys on elderly about vaccination. National and European perspectives
    14-17
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    143

    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.

  • From the Italian National Dementia Plan to the Dementia Friendly Communities
    117-142
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    77

    This 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.

  • Satisfaction with the implementation of developmental tasks in the course of life and the sense of well-being in late adulthood
    31-33
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    73

    Introduction
    The subject of the sense of psychological well-being in people in late adulthood and its determinants has been of great interest for several dozen years among researchers and broad social groups, including people of senior age.
    Aims
    The aim of the presented research was to explain the relationship between coping with life challenges, which are developmental tasks culturally assigned to successive periods of adult life, and the sense of well-being in the last period of life. The study also drew attention to the importance of selected socio-demographic variables for the sense of well-being of people in late adulthood, namely gender, age, level of education, family situation and material (financial) condition. In line with the positive psychology approach, these factors were expected to be of limited importance for the sense of well-being.
    Methodology
    155 people aged over 65 (late adulthood) took part in the study, 53% of whom were men and 47% of women. The author's questionnaire was used to examine satisfaction with the implementation of developmental tasks (Liberska, 2019), the Mental Wellbeing Questionnaire (L.Wojciechowska, 2008) and a questionnaire collecting basic sociodemographic data. The analysis of the research results showed significant relationships between the implementation of developmental tasks and the sense of well-being. Age of the respondents did not differentiate the sense of well-being.
    Conclusion
    People's sense of well-being in late adulthood is related to coping with developmental tasks in adult life and the current family and economic situation.
    1. the results of the statistical analysis did not show statistically significant differences between men and women in the level of psychological well-being: t (152) = -0,63, p = 0,52 (women – M = 87,25, SD = 12,73; men – M = 88,52, SD = 12).
    2. people with higher education had a higher level of the general indicator of the sense of well-being than people with secondary (Z=-2.04, p=0.041), vocational (Z=-3.52, p=0.001) and primary education (Z=-3.22, p=0.01)
    3. financial status differentiates the sense of well-being of people in late adulthood: people with good economic status have a higher sense of well-being than people with average status (Z = -3.23, p = 0.001) and below average (Z = -2.03; p = 0.043)
    4. the results of the statistical analysis showed that people with different marital status differ in the level of mental well-being: married people in late adulthood have a significantly higher level of mental well-being than widowed people (Z=-3.18, p=0.001).
    5. among the six dimensions that create mental well-being, the highest value was obtained on the self-acceptance subscale; ANOVA shows significant differences between the subscales of the sense of well-being; F= 7829,05; p< 0,001; η2=0,99).
    Generally, this result confirms the importance of self-acceptance for the general psychosocial condition of a person (see Ryff, 1989).
    References:
    Liberska, H. (2019). Żródła satysfakcji z życia w starości. W: M.Kielar-Turska (red.), Siła umysłu w starości. Starość: jak ją widzi psychologia (s. 537-552). Kraków: Akademia Ignatianum.
    Ryff, C. D. (1989). Happiness Is Everything or Is It? Explorations on the Meaning of Psychological Wellbeing. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 57, 1069-1081; http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.57.6.1069
    Wojciechowska, L. (2008). Style starzenia się a subiektywny dobrostan kobiet w późnej dorosłości, studiujących na uniwersytecie trzeciego wieku. Polskie Forum Psychologiczne, 2, 106- 123.

  • Early recognition of dementia within the family
    17-18
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    120

    The 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.

  • Trends of smoking and alcohol consumption after acute myocardial infarction – a gerontological meta-analysis
    66-67
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    40

    The core aim of this conference presentation is to demonstrate how health behaviors of elderly social groups could be shifted by perceived social support (PSS) after acute myocardial infarction (AMI). More precisely, this presentation focuses on examining how elderly people could quit smoke and accept moderate alcohol consumption by PSS to improve their complex health conditions.

  • Charitable organizations as a new visible source of support for older people during the COVID-19 pandemic in Russia
    25-26
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    45

    The activities of a third sector including non-governmental organizations (NGOs), charity foundations, and voluntary associations have received a new impetus during the COVID-19 pandemic their roles in supporting older people much widened compared to the time before the pandemic (Zobernyus et al. 2022).

  • Activity in old age, active and successfull aging
    73-96
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    659

    Background and aims: The aim of our research was to qualitatively examine the attitudes of older people towards aging, the activity available and implemented from it, their community involvement, and their lay perceptions and opinions of successful aging.
    Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted during the research, and the interviews were evaluated by content analysis.
    Results an discussion: According to the elderly, successful aging mainly requires physical or mental health, maintaining activity, an active lifestyle, a positive outlook on life, a good family environment, social relationships, financial security, goals, motivation, successful life, advance planning, and social support.

  • Mental health of older adults living in nursing homes in Slovakia – Results of a preliminary study
    44-45
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    48

    Loneliness 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.

  • 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
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    33

    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.