Lifestyle Of Elderly Research Articles

HOLISTIC RECONDITIONING FOR THE ELDERLY: EMBRACING INTEGRATIVE APPROACHES

The global aging population presents economic, social, and cultural challenges, accentuated by the rise of age-related chronic conditions. Physical activity emerges as a crucial component for elderly well-being, countering sedentary lifestyles and comorbidities. Motivation, habit formation, and cultural integration are key to sustaining exercise behavior. Practices like yoga, tai chi, and qigong, deeply rooted in tradition, offer holistic benefits for the elderly. Research underscores their positive impact on physical and mental health, particularly in improving balance and reducing falls. However, awareness of their advantages needs amplification. To foster adoption and sustainability, targeted awareness campaigns, community programs, healthcare integration, intergenerational involvement, and accessibility enhancements are proposed. By combining these strategies, therapeutic exercises can be seamlessly integrated into elderly lifestyles, promoting long-term health and well-being.

A Comparative Study of Healthy Lifestyle of Iranian and Iraqi Elderly and Its Predictors

Objectives Lifestyle is influenced by differences in societies and changes in culture, social and environmental conditions, hence this study was conducted to determine and compare healthy lifestyle and its predictors in the elderly living in Iran and Iraq. Methods & Materials This descriptive-analytical study was performed on 800 elderly people over 60 years old who were referred to health centers in Najaf City, Iraq, and Mashhad City, Iran in 2021. The research units were selected by cluster probability sampling. Data were collected by demographic characteristic form, healthy lifestyle questionnaire for the elderly, and questionnaire of predictors of a healthy lifestyle at the time of the presence of the elderly in the health center. Data were analyzed using SPSS software, version 23 with descriptive statistics, and the Chi-Square, Mann Whitney U, independent t test, and regression. Results The Mean±SD age of the elderly in Iran and Iraq was 66.89±6.68 and 66.42±5.23 years, respectively. About 75% of the Iranian elderly and 59% of the Iraqi elderly had a moderate lifestyle. The mean and standard deviation of total lifestyle scores in Iran and Iraq were 145.75±14.97 and 152.29±13.46, respectively, and the independent t test showed a significant difference (P<0.001). Multiple linear regression tests showed that variables of age, self-assessment of health, drug abuse, income and job satisfaction, and marital status and companions had a significant relationship with a healthy lifestyle in the Iranian elderly, while in the Iraqi elderly, variables of age, sex, self-assessment of health, smoking, income, and job satisfaction, and companions had a significant relationship with a healthy lifestyle (P<0.05). Predictor factors predicted 25% of healthy lifestyle scores in Iran and 37% in Iraq. Conclusion It is recommended to improve the lifestyle of the elderly in both Iran and Iraq from the current situation to the desired level. For this purpose, health officials must pay more attention to the most effective factors for a healthy lifestyle, especially drug abuse and income satisfaction in Iran and Iraq, respectively.

Old-Age Related Cultural Stereotypes: A Case Study of Bhara Kahu, Islamabad

This study is aimed at analyzing the cultural stereotypes related to the elderly population. It focuses on the causes of cultural stereotypes and stigmas associated with the elderly population, and the stereotypes affecting the elderly lifestyles. In this regard, researchers have found segregation among the population based on age due to cultural stereotypes. Qualitative research methodology is used, along with the methods of interview and focus group discussion. The stereotyped content model used as a theoretical research guide. The major finding indicated that, owing to stereotypes and stigma, the larger population in the form of the elderly group suffers the most in the shape of isolation, depression, and anxiety. In each sphere, the sociocultural practices revolve around youth, which ignore and put the older population aside. However, this research paper contributes to highlighting societal cultural flaws and raising awareness about specific stereotypes concerning the elderly population.

Lifestyles of Spanish elders from supervened SARS-CoV-2 variant onwards: A correlational research on life satisfaction and social-relational praxes.

ObjectiveThis study aimed to analyze the influence and measurement of the relationship and interaction between the elderly lifestyles after the appearance of the SARS-CoV-2 variant and the factors analyzed comprised life satisfaction levels, social relationships, and daily-life activities.MethodsThe study population was ≥ 65 in Castile-La Mancha (N = 390,221). The research design was quantitative and arose from primary data collected via an ad hoc survey carried out through the Computer Assisted Telephone Interview system by randomly stratified sampling. The sample size was made up of 1,065 cases, and the participants were selected through a random sampling stratified by gender quotas (55.40% women; 44.60% men), age (), province, and habitat size.ResultsThe results obtained revealed two main lifestyles, from which a notable behavioral change in personal relationships led to infer toward alternative lifestyles.ConclusionNotwithstanding the variation in lifestyles of the elderly after the pandemic, certain relationships remained unaltered. Thus, from the analyzed variables, relatives and friends relationships were scarcely influenced by the supervened incident.

Lifestyle of the elderly people in rural areas in Beni-Suef Governorate

Lifestyle include components as diet, exercise, hygiene and avoidance of smoking. Aim of this study is to assess lifestyle of elderly people in rural areas in Beni suef Governorate. Design Descriptive design was used. Sample Systemic random selection of 350 elderly. Setting Kom abo Khalad village in Naser center in Beni Suef Governorate. Tools Three tools were used in this study Tool I Interview Questionnaire consisted of 3 parts, 1st: Socio-demographic data of elderly, 2nd: Past and present health history, 3rd: Assessment of elderly lifestyle. Tool II: Observational checklist of elderly people lifestyle. Tool III: Physical assessment to measure weights and heights of elderly people. Result: The study showed that 48.9% of the elderly people their age's ranges from (60-< 70). 57.1% of elderly suffered from insomnia. 54.6% of elderly had smoking habits, 87% of elderly hadn’t alcohol use and 74.3 of the elderly had healthy lifestyle. Conclusion More than half of the elderly people were dependent in feeding. More than half of elderly participate in home activity, two thirds of elderly no doing exercise. In additional to, majority of elderly suffer from insomnia & more than half of elderly had smoking habits.

PENDAMPINGAN DAN PENGUATAN KAPASITAS PENGURUS KELOMPOK LANSIA DI PERUM BUMI ASRI DADAPREJO MALANG

The partner of this community service program is the administrator of the rw 9 elderly group Bumi Housing Asri Dadaprejo. Based on interviews with the Chairman's Mother RW 9, the Chairman of the Elderly Group, and the Treasurer of the Elderly Group, several obstacles were found, among others; Management exists but vacuum approximately 3 (three) years. This is due to the busyness of administrators in managing external activities in a social-community context. Thus, elderly activities in RW 9 are more likely to be absent; 2) The elderly group in RW 9 has actually been formed. Unfortunately, there is minimal participation. As for some who are active, they only follow the Elderly Posyandu and the Independent Elderly Program; 3) There is a longing and strong desire of the administrator to activate activities in his own environment so as to motivate togetherness and active participation in the RW 9 environment. This anxiety refers to the experience of 3 (three) years ago of elderly management where almost all were excited in participating in activities held in rw 9. Based on the analysis of the situation and problems faced by the elderly group management, the implementation team submitted a solution in the form of "Assistance and Strengthening the Capacity of the Elderly Group Management RW 9 Perum Bumi Asri Dadaprejo" through the agenda: 1) Assistance in mapping elderly social problems to restore the sense of concern and togetherness; 2) Assisting the preparation of routine activities of the elderly group to form an independent and professional management structure; 3) Development of administrators related to the implementation and evaluation of activity programs that make the elderly group feel "healthy, empowered and happy". The implementation of this group service program is carried out classically (sharing and upgrading individual capacity) in accordance with several topics; 1.) Basics of Organizational Governance at the regional level; 2.)Effective communication strategies and urban social interaction models; and 3.) Healthy, Empowered, and Happy Elderly Lifestyle. Thus, the external targets in this service program are; 1) Independence of administrators to map social problems and compile elderly community activities through the coordination of elderly group administrators on a regular basis, 2) Capacity to organize activities compiled by the administrators of the elderly group in mutually agreed activities, 3) Capacity to evaluate community activity administrators who are able to restore the togetherness and active participation of the elderly in rw 9, among others (1) Gymnastics of Healthy Elderly And (2) Profile books of elderly groups

The Elderly Lifestyle Profile Questionnaire: Examining Construct Validity Using the Rasch Measurement Model

Abstract Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations. This study examined the psychometrics of the Elderly Lifestyle Profile (ELP) that measures individuals' lifestyle. The unidimensionality and data–model fit of the ELP were supported by the Rasch model. OTs working with community-dwelling elderly people can apply ELP to their clients, and the results can be incorporated into the evaluation and intervention planning process for improving health of clients. Primary Author and Speaker: Kanghyun Park Contributing Authors: Ji-Hyuk Park, Ickpyo Hong

Development of the elderly lifestyle profile: A Delphi survey of multidisciplinary health care experts

AbstractBackgroundLifestyle has been considered as a crucial key factor which effect on one's health and quality of life and it has become a focus of increasing research interest worldwide. As research shown that lifestyle is reconsidered an important health determinant in preventive health care. However, lifestyle is a multifaceted construct and there was a limited evident regarding lifestyle assessment which is able to evaluate individual's multi‐domain lifestyle factors. This study attempt to develop evaluation items used to measure a multifaceted lifestyle profile for community‐dwelling elders in order to prevent chronic disease and improve their health and quality of life.MethodOpinions from 21 Delphi panels who have experience with elderly and lifestyle research were collected from December 2019 to January 2020. A Delphi survey was carried out three times, and based on previous research. The first Delphi survey gathered opinions using a mix of open‐ended questions and closed‐ended questions reconstructed regarding the evaluation items of elderly's multifaceted lifestyle profile. The second Delphi survey was conducted after the processes of deleting and modifying several items based on the first Delphi survey. In the third Delphi survey after the results of second Delphi survey were presented to expert panels, final opinions from experts were converged. Ethics approval was granted by the Yonsei University(YUWIRB‐1041849‐201901‐BM‐012‐01)Result65 items were selected as the first Delphi results, and as the second Delphi result, 62 items were analyzed after the processes of deleting and modifying the values below a content validity ratio of .42. Finally, in the third Delphi survey, 62 items were analyzed as appropriate items. The average content validity ratio of the final Delphi survey was .92 stability .18, and consensus .80, which were highConclusionThis study verified the content validity of the evaluation items for community‐dwelling older' multifaceted lifestyle profile. In the future, it is expected that through verifying validity and reliability, there will be used as a standardized assessment tool in the clinical environment.

Correlation Anxiety, Stress, and Depression with Perceived Social Support Among the Elderly: A Cross-Sectional Study in Iran

One of the common psychological problems of the elderly is depression, anxiety and stress, and dementia. Social support is one of the variables associated with the elderly lifestyle that can be considered as a product of the social dimension of lifestyle. The present study was conducted to investigate the association of anxiety, stress, and depression with perceived social support among elderly people in Jahrom city. This is an analytical cross-sectional study that was conducted on elderly people in Jahrom city in Iran. The sample size in this study was 210 people and was selected through cluster sampling and random selection of clinics located in Jahrom. Data were collected from two questionnaires: Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS) and perceived social support. After completing the questionnaires, the data were analyzed using SPSS software version 21 with descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation. The results of Spearman’s correlation coefficient showed significant relationships between social support for the elderly and depression (r = −0.627, p < 0.001), also observed between social support for the elderly and stress (r = −0.535, p < 0.001). However, no significant relationship was determined between social support for the elderly and anxiety (r = −0909, p > 0.05). Depression and stress can be reduced by improving social support in the elderly. More attention should also be given to social support for oldermen.

The Relationship Between Sleep Quality and Lifestyle of the Elderly

Objectives: Elderly lifestyle and factors such as physical activity, sleep quality, and nutritional patterns affect quality of life. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between sleep quality and elderly lifestyle with an emphasis on physical activity. Methods &amp; Materials: A descriptive-analytic research method was used in which 130 elderly women aged 60-70 years old in Qazvin City in 1397 at the Sports and Health Consultation Center of Sports and Youth Department of Qazvin Province were selected by available sampling method. The nutritional analysis of the subjects was evaluated before the tests to control the effect of food intake on the results using N4 software. The sleep and physical activity recording device (Actiwatch-8) was used to collect data. Pearson correlation coefficient was used for data analysis. Results: The results of the study showed that there was a significant relationship between physical activity with sleep duration (P=0.04), awakening bouts (P=0.038), actual sleep (P=0.003) and time in bed (P=0.035). Conclusion: According to the results, the sleep patterns have a direct relationship with physical activity behavior; therefore, it is recommended to increase the duration of activity in order to improve the quality of sleep in the elderly.

Comparing the Effects of Group and Family-Centered Education in the Elderly Lifestyle

Comparing the Effects of Group and Family-Centered Education in the Elderly Lifestyle

Development of an elderly lifestyle profile: A Delphi survey of multidisciplinary health-care experts.

Lifestyle is considered as a key factor that affects one's health and quality of life, and it has become the focus of increasing research interest worldwide. Research has shown that lifestyle is an important health determinant in preventive health care. However, lifestyle is a multifaceted construct and there is limited evidence regarding lifestyle assessment, which evaluates individuals' multi-domain lifestyle factors. This study developed evaluation items for measuring the multifaceted lifestyle profile of community-dwelling older adult to prevent chronic disease and improve their health and quality of life. Opinions from 21 experts with experience in older adults and lifestyle research were collected from December 2019 to January 2020. Three Delphi surveys were carried out, based on previous research. The first survey gathered opinions using a mix of open- and closed-ended questions regarding items of the older adults' multifaceted lifestyle profile. The second was conducted after adding and modifying several items based on the first Delphi survey. In the third survey, after the results of the second one were presented to the expert panels, final opinions from the experts were converged. In total, 59 items were selected as the first Delphi results; 62 items were selected as the second results after adding and modifying the values below a content validity ratio of .42; and 62 items were selected as the third Delphi results. The average content validity ratio of the final Delphi survey was .92, the stability was .18, and the consensus was .80, which were all high. This study verified the content validity of the evaluation items for community-dwelling older adults' multifaceted lifestyle profile. In the future, it is expected that after verifying the validity and reliability, this will be used as a standardized assessment tool in clinical environments.

The lifestyle of the elderly with stroke: a review

The lifestyle of the elderly with stroke: a review

Effect of A Six-week Dynamic Neuromuscular Stability Training on Performance Factors and Quality of Life in the Elderly

Introduction: The present study aimed to investigate the effects of 6 weeks of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stability (DNS) training on performance (lower limb strength, flexibility, fall risk) and quality of life in the elderly. Materials and Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study with a pretest-posttest design. This research was performed on 30 elderly males, aged 60-70 years in Qom Province, Iran in 2021. The examined elderly were randomly divided into the experimental and control groups (n=15/group). Furthermore, the experimental group participated in three 45-minute weekly sessions of DNS training for 6 weeks. To collect the necessary information before and after applying the training protocol, tint tests, 30-second seat sitting test, sitting and delivery test, TUG test, and SF-36 questionnaire were used. The obtained data were analyzed using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) and Paired Samples t-test at a significance level of 0.05. Results: The ANCOVA results indicated a significant difference between the experimental and control groups in motor function, fall risk, quality of life, lower limb strength, and flexibility (P&lt;0.05). The collected mean scores outlined that the experimental group performed better than the control group. Conclusion: Due to the effectiveness of DNS training on physical function and the very high importance of the elderly lifestyle, it is recommended that the provided training protocol be used for prevention and rehabilitation, increase the level of physical fitness and quality of life as a low-cost treatment, among the elderly.

Future changes to smart home based on AAL healthcare service

ABSTRACTAs South Korea is expected to become a super-aged society by 2025, diligent efforts have been made to reduce the social burden by promoting a productive and healthy elderly lifestyle. Individuals are encouraged to prepare throughout their early lives and construct a healthy residential environment. As one of several alternatives home healthcare is using the Internet of Things – referred as ambient assisted living (AAL) – is drawing much attention. Although the individual technologies of healthcare and smart home have undergone rapid development, there has been little integration between the two. Moreover, many technological developments do not consider the actual lives of the elderly. To effectively respond to the aging problem, the two technologies should be integrated and applied to residential environments based on daily routines of the elderly. The purpose of this study is to suggest the future direction for healthcare in smart homes in South Korea. To achieve this goal, we first examined the possibility of embedding healthcare services into smart homes in a non-invasive manner. Second, in-depth interviews were conducted with elderly citizens and silver town operators to elucidate characteristics of the elderly, and a healthcare scenario was suggested that could be applied to each smart home room.

Progress of metabolic surgery on treatment of obesity and T2DM conditions in the elderly

With the increase in population aging and the improvement of living standards, more and more elderly people are facing varies of issues, such as obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension and other metabolic problems. In addition to lifestyle intervention and intense medical, bariatric surgery is also an effective way to treat obesity, type 2 diabetes and other related comorbidities. This report has discussed and summarized the effect of surgery for elderly patients, postoperative complications, postoperative nu-trition and lifestyle improvements described in published literatures. Key words: Aged; Diabetes mellitus, type 2; Hypertension; Obesity; Bariatric surgery

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Comparison of group motivational interviewing and multimedia education on elderly lifestyle.

BACKGROUND:Many of the problems caused by aging can be delayed and the health of the elderly maintained by improving and applying a healthy lifestyle during old age. Therefore, the researcher has designed and implemented a study aimed “compare the impact of group motivational interviews with multimedia education on improving lifestyle in the elderly.”METHODS:This study is triple blind before and after clinical trial was performed on three groups of thirty (n = 90) of the elderly with mean age 63.41 ± 6.88 who were members of the elderly centers of Tehran city neighborhoods with average to unfavorable lifestyle score. The first test group was subjected to group motivational interviewing during five sessions. The second test group was subjected to distant multimedia training. No training was given to the third group as the control group. After 3 months, the lifestyle questionnaire was completed in three groups. The results were analyzed by these techniques as statistical tests such as mean, standard deviation, relative frequency, and absolute frequency were used. The inferential statistical tests such as paired t-test and one-way ANOVA were used, respectively, to compare the pre- and post-mean scores and in each group and compare the mean scores of lifestyle dimensions in three groups.RESULTS:Both motivational interviewing and multimedia education have been effective in changing the lifestyle of the elderly, but according to the findings, motivational interviewing has a greater impact on elderly lifestyle. The total lifestyle score in four areas such as nutrition, self-care, mental health, and physical activity was significantly different in the three groups after the intervention (P < 0.001).CONCLUSIONS:Each educational program can somehow improve behavioral skills in individuals. Effective teaching methods should address the learning difficulties and inability to learn during the aging period. The results of this study can be a step toward the elaboration of strategies for education and promotion of healthy lifestyle in the elderly.

The Prominence of Gerontology and Geriatrics in Improving Lifestyle of the Elderly

The Prominence of Gerontology and Geriatrics in Improving Lifestyle of the Elderly

A REVIEW ON THE BENEFITS OF HORTICULTURAL THERAPY FOR RETIREMENT COMMUNITY IN MALAYSIA

By the year 2030, Malaysian population will experience the after effects of the rapid growth of ageing society. This paper investigates the impact of seamless integration of horticultural activity in the new residential typology of retirement community. It is believed that horticultural therapy is not only beneficial for physical and psychological but also promotes socialisation opportunities among the elderly. Comparative analysis method on selected precedent studies has been carried out and analysed in accordance with Malaysian context. Initial findings indicate that a retirement community with horticultural activity gives therapy for healthier well-being. This therapeutic activity can be apositive change in elderly lifestyle and essential towards the establishment of retirement community in Malaysia.