Life Of Elderly People Research Articles

Integrated FEM-Multibody Co-Simulation of Additively Manufactured Hip Prosthesis containing cracks.

The increase in life expectancy and attention to the quality of life of elderly people spurred the need, in the last decades, to increase the capabilities of medical and surgical techniques. Among these, the development of prosthetic implants has been a staple of biomedical engineering research since the 70’s. In order to satisfy the challenging demands, the latest novelties in industrial engineering are being tested in their applicability to subjects. The 3D printing of metal alloys can produce a highly customizable product, which, after the proper heat treatments, can possess adequate mechanical properties to ensure a satisfactory component life. Defective products are often the results of wrong or absent post-processing treatments which may cause an uncontrolled crack propagation and a premature total failure of the implant. The behavior of such a product, with various critical crack conditions, was investigated by an integrated MBD-FEM co-simulation environment, focused on a femur subjected to total hip replacement. It was concluded that the Stress Intensity Factor (SIF) computed by the model is compatible with the premature failures experienced by patients, and as such, this model opens the possibility for further analyses aimed at understanding the role of defects on the durability of prothesis

Determining the Relationship Between Frailty and Fall Risk in Elderly People Living in Nursing Homes

Objective: The study aimed to determine the relationship between the level of frailty and the risk of falls in the elderly living in nursing homes and to draw attention to this issue. Method: The cross-sectional and descriptive study was conducted in two state-owned nursing homes in Adana between January 2, 2023, and January 15, 2023. The study was conducted by face-to-face interviews with a total of 220 elderly people who met the research criteria and agreed to participate in the study. Data were collected using the Personal Information Form, Itaki Fall Risk Index, and Edmonton Frailty Scale. Results: 63,6% of the participants were women, and the average age was 76±8 (min=60, max=98). Female gender (58,3%), normal BMI (54,9%), lack of regular exercise (85,4%), presence of chronic disease (55,6%), use of assistive devices (85,6%), history of falling A statistically significant relationship was found between (63,9%) and hospitalization history (61,1%) and fall risk level (p<0.05). Normal BMI (60%), lack of regular exercise (70%), presence of chronic disease (70%), number of medications used 1-3 (55%), use of assistive devices (97,5%), history of falling (100%), a statistically significant relationship was found between the history of hospitalization (72,5%) and the risk level of severe frailty (p<0,05). A statistically significant relationship was found between frailty level and fall risk (p = 0,00). Conclusion: Elderly people with moderate and severe frailty were found to be at high risk of falls.

Under-Prescription of Drugs in the Elderly Population of Western Romania: An Analysis Based on STOPP/START Version 2 Criteria.

Background/Objectives: Numerous European countries, including Romania, are facing the concern of rapid ageing of their populations. Moreover, Romania's life expectancy ranks among the lowest in the European Union. In light of this, it is imperative that the assessment of medication-related harm be given national priority in order to secure and enhance pharmacotherapy and the medical act. In this study, we sought to describe and evaluate the under-prescribing practices among the Romanian elderly population. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study in urban areas of two counties in Western Romania (Timis and Arad) from November 2017 to February 2019. We collected chronic electronic prescriptions issued for elderly patients (>65 years old) with chronic conditions. The medication was prescribed by generalist or specialist physicians for periods ranging between 30 and 90 days. To assess inappropriate prescribing behaviours, a multidisciplinary team of specialists applied the Screening Tool of Older Persons' Prescriptions/Screening Tool to Alert to Right Treatment (STOPP/START) v.2 criteria to the collected prescriptions. Results: Within the 1498 prescriptions included in the study, 57% were issued to females, the mean age was 74.1 ± 6.95, and the average number of medicines per prescription was 4.7 ± 1.51. The STOPP criteria most commonly identified were the (1) long treatment duration (23.6%) and (2) prescription of neuroleptics (14.6%) or zopiclone (14.0%) as medications that increase the risk of falls. According to START criteria, the following medicines were under-prescribed: (1) statins (47.4%), (2) beta-blockers (24.5%), (3) antiresorptive therapy (10.0%), and (4) β2-agonists and muscarinic antagonists for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (4.5%). Within our study group, the prevalence of potentially inappropriate medications was 18.58%, whereas the prevalence of potential prescribing omissions was 49.2%. Conclusions: To decrease medication-related harm and morbid-mortality, and to increase the quality of life for elderly people in Romania, immediate actions are needed from national authorities. These actions include reinforcing primary care services, providing periodic training for physicians, implementing medication review services by pharmacists, and utilising electronic health records at their full capacity.

CYBER-CRIMES AGAINST ELDERLY PEOPLE IN INDIA – SEARCH FOR DEFENCE MECHANISM TO COUNTER

The crimes against elderly people in India is experiencing significant growth. Contemporary offenders specifically focus on elderly individuals as victims of various criminal acts, including cyber-crimes. These concerns are likely to have had a detrimental impact on the quality of life and overall well-being of elderly people. Since 2014, the National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB) in India has incorporated a distinct category to account for offences perpetrated against the elderly population. The prevailing cultural norms perpetrate acts of violence and harm against the elderly and parental figures, as evidenced by the content of this recent publication. The occurrence of crime against the elderly prior to 2014 should not be inferred as nonexistent based solely on the 2014 item. Conversely, the data reveals a significant surge in the number of reported cases among elderly individuals. Initially, the study discusses various laws and policies which are meant for elderly people. Keeping those laws and policies in the background, the study will analyze the surge in cyber-crimes against elderly people. Lastly, the study will seek to reduce the gap between the existing social measures and the commission of crimes against elderly by posing certain recommendations to enhance the safety of them.

Limited Social Support, but Comparable Health Literacy and Service Utilization, Among Elderly People Living Alone - Six PLADs, China, May-September 2020.

The proportion of elderly living alone in China is approximately 10%. Living away from family poses enormous challenges for older adults. Compared to those living with family, elderly individuals living alone exhibit a lower registration rate with general practitioners and have less social support. While the current health service system for elderly people living alone is working relatively well, there is a need for additional programs to enhance social support and improve their social well-being.

PROCare4Life integrated care model validation

This article focuses on reporting the methodology and results of the EU funded project PROCare4Life, whose main goal has been to develop an integrated, personalised, IT system, to empower and improve the Quality of Life of elderly people living with Parkinsons’, Alzheimer’s or other dementia. Research has been implemented to evaluate the results against the PROCare4Life integrated care strategy. Multimethod, quantitative, and qualitative research has been performed, benefiting from the Pilot 3 results gathered by consortium members. The article has been organised according to the research questions, which were based on the expected results by PROCare4Life that might support the future integration of care when the system is further developed and integrated into healthcare provision organisations. The PROCare4Life system is a digital tool that includes features that might support the advance of the integration of care, such as data sharing among multidisciplinary healthcare professionals and with patients and caregivers, the enhancement of direct communication among them or the constant sharing of the data monitored by the PROCare4Life system. Technology readiness levels (TRLs) 7 was achieved by the final prototype of the PROCare4Life system. Pilot representatives consider the PROCare4Life idea and underlying model of care very innovative and promising, and believe it can certainly improve care practice through more enhanced integrated care. It is usable for people of different ages, conditions, and socioeconomic levels. It has been assessed to be more effective for elderly people living with Parkinson’s than with dementia. Patients and caregivers indicated that the system helped them reduce their anxiety and increase their quality of life. Although overall assessment of the system by healthcare professionals was positive, divided opinions were shared on its capability to save time. Requirements for future scalability have been included in the last section.

Application of sports rehabilitation training in mobile edge computing to treatment of patients with knee arthritis

According to the data of the National Bureau of Statistics, in 2019, the proportion of elderly people aged 65 and above in the total population reached 12.6%, and with the acceleration of the aging process, the incidence of knee osteoarthritis has increased significantly. According to the Chinese Journal of Orthopedics, the number of patients with knee osteoarthritis is growing at a rate of 6% every year, and there are more than 100 million patients with knee osteoarthritis in China, which significantly affects the quality of life of middle-aged and elderly people. This paper uses mobile edge computing technology and nanotubes to cooperate with reasonable sports to study the rehabilitation of patients with knee arthritis in the rehabilitation stage. The subjects of the study were 60 patients with knee arthritis, and the 60 patients were divided into 4 groups: group A used nanotubes and exercise rehabilitation training; group B used nanotubes but no exercise rehabilitation training; group C did not use nanotubes Tube, but sports rehabilitation training after the operation; D does not use nanotubes, and does not perform sports rehabilitation training after the operation. The 4 groups of patients performed routine exercises on the basis of rehabilitation exercise care. The study lasted for six months, with the 60 patients assessed monthly on their self-care ability, knee function and quality of life. Self-care ability was assessed by the Barthel Index (BI), knee function was assessed by the Knee Score Scale (KSS), and quality of life was assessed by the SF-36 Health questionnaire. The experimental results showed that all indexes of group A were higher than those of group B, KSS value was 2 higher than that of control group, ADL (activities of daily living) comprehensive value was 0.4 higher than that of control group, and SF-36 (The Short-From-36 Health Survey) value was 0.8 higher than that of control group. The self-care ability and health status of patients who performed balance exercises were significantly higher than those who did not perform balance exercises. The quality of life of patients who used nanotubes was significantly higher than that of those who did not. Therefore, the method of using nanotubes in combination with exercise rehabilitation training can restore the function of patients with knee arthritis and promote high quality of life.

Age-associated risk of sarcopenia, falls and fractures: results of Ukrainian cohort study

Background. It is well-known that sarcopenia increases the risk of falls and fractures, and therefore, requires correction to improve the quality of life of elderly people. This research purposed to study the age-related changes in the sarcopenia risk, falls, and fractures in Ukrainian women in the late reproductive and postmenopausal periods. Materials and methods. We examined 573 females aged from 40 to 89 years old. The subjects were grouped by age decades and presence of high sarcopenia risk (HSR). The SARC-F questionnaire measured the sarcopenia risk, and the risk of falls using the Desmond Fall Risk Questionnaire, the 10-year probability of major osteoporotic and hip fractures was assessed by FRAX, and daily activity — according to the IADL scale. Also, we performed the hand grip strength and five-repetition sit-to-stand tests. Results. The frequency of HSR increased with age from 1.5 % in the 40–49-year-old group to 73.7 % in subjects over 80, as well as fracture and fall risks (p < 0.00001 for both indices) related to decreasing independence in the subject’s everyday life. Also, we revealed age-dependent loss of muscle strength according to the hand grip and the five-repetition sit-to-stand tests. After the adjustment of the subjects by age we found that the females with HSR had a higher risk of falls, a lower level of independence, and increased frequency and risk of osteoporotic fractures. Conclusions. Women with HSR have a higher risk of falls, fractures, and more limitations in daily living activities independently from age and body mass index. These findings request comprehensive management of older women with attention to various parameters for the increase of independence and quality of life.

Prevalence of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and obesity and their correlation with quality of life among elderly people living in old age homes of Kamrup, Assam

Background: The world population is rapidly ageing due to increased longevity and decreased mortality rates. The United Nations has declared 2021-2030 as the decade of healthy ageing. To attain this concept, the ultimate goal is to improve the quality of life (QoL) of elderly people by early detection and prevention of complications of non-communicable diseases. Changes in family structure and psycho-social values in today's era often compel the elderly to shift to old age homes (OAHs). Thus, this study aimed to estimate the prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and obesity in the elderly living in OAHs and their correlation with QoL. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted at the OAHs of Kamrup (M), Assam for twelve months. A sample of 300 elderly living in OAHs was selected and data was collected using a pre-designed, pre-tested schedule. All the respondents were screened and evaluated for diabetes mellitus, hypertension and obesity. Their quality of life was assessed using WHOQOL-BREF and correlated with blood pressure, blood sugar values and anthropometric indicators. Results: The prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension and obesity were found to be 32.33%, 37% and 37.33% respectively. On spearman rank correlation the relation between blood pressure, random blood sugar values and anthropometric indicators with QoL was found to be significant. Conclusions: This high prevalence necessitates the adoption of various strategies to combat the burden, promote healthy lifestyle behaviour and provide proper care with counselling to improve the QoL in elderly.

Breaking the Silence on Food Risks for Elderly People Living Alone.

(1) Background: Currently, numerous qualitative research studies on food and its influence on health are being conducted. In qualitative research, data are obtained by analyzing participants' responses. However, silence during conversation has been little studied. The aim of this study was to interpret the silences in the narratives of elderly people living alone about the potential risks of not keeping a healthy diet. (2) Methods: This is a descriptive and interpretative observational study under the qualitative research paradigm following a phenomenological and ethnographic perspective. The study was developed in two phases with people over 65 years old. In the first phase, from June 2021 to January 2022, 90 interviews, 12 life history analyses, 58 food diaries and 51 free listings (cultural domain technique) were conducted. In the second phase, from March to June 2022, 3 participatory workshops and 24 pile sorts (cultural domain technique) were conducted, as well as 3 focus groups. Only data from participants over 65 years old living alone are analyzed in this paper. The ATLAS-ti (Version 22) qualitative analysis software was used for coding and data analysis. (3) Results: The results show that elderly people living alone would sometimes remain silent during the various conversations conducted within the research. This silence reflects their desire to downplay the risks to their health from not eating well due to their unwanted loneliness. The people participating in our research had chronic health problems, financial insecurity and emotional problems. (4) Conclusions: We concluded that elderly people living alone are unable to maintain a healthy diet because they downplay their risk of malnutrition. This mindset is caused by their loneliness and bolstered by a situation of learned helplessness and social injustice.

Comparison Of Loneliness Rates In Elderly People Living At Home And Elderly People Living In Nursing Homes In Cirebon City

Loneliness is an emotional and mental condition characterized by a feeling of isolation and a lack of meaningful bonds with others, which will then be accompanied by a variety of negative emotions such as anxiety, depression, dissatisfaction, self-blame and unhappiness. The loneliness felt by the elderly focuses more on the lack of contact and social role in the family, in society, and in the work environment. This study aims to identify the level of loneliness of the elderly who live in the house and who are lonely in the nursing home in Cirebon City. This study method is a comparative study method using a quantitative approach. In this study, the number of samples used was 33 samples from the elderly living in the nursing home and as many as 100 samples of the elderly living at home and meeting the exclusion and inclusion criteria that were in line with the study objectives. The sampling technique uses Simple Random Sampling. The research instrument used was the University of California of Los Angeles (UCLA) Loneliness Scale questionnaire. The results of the analysis using the Mann-Whitney test showed a significant score (p=0.000 <0.05) providing evidence that there was a comparison of loneliness levels between the elderly living at home and in nursing homes. The conclusion that can be drawn in this study is that there is a comparison of loneliness levels in the elderly who live at home and in nursing homes. Researchers suggest investigating family function on the degree of loneliness for the elderly

Health Status of Elderly People Living in Different Old Age Homes of Kathmandu

Health Status of Elderly People Living in Different Old Age Homes of Kathmandu

Impact of Home Visit & Rehabilitation Programs on Elderly People Living Alone: A Systematic Review

Abstract Date Presented 03/21/24 This review evaluates programs for elderly adults living alone (2013-2022), confirming their benefit for mental and physical health. They could be useful in establishing programs in the field of OT in the future. Primary Author and Speaker: Hokyung Lee Contributing Authors: Ickpyo Hong, Yeonju Jin, Jiwon Hong, Sanghee Yoo

The Quality of Life of Elderly Persons in the Institutional Form of Protection Through the User’s Perspective

The quality of life of older adults is a highly relevant topic for researchers worldwide. Studies suggest that in Bosnia and Herzegovina, this topic is under-researched. Based on this knowledge gap, this study aimed to investigate the quality of life of elderly people living in institutional care facilities. The research focused on a sample (N=58) of individuals over 65 years old residing in public institutions: the Gerontological Center Sarajevo and the Pensioner's Home Tuzla. Data was collected through a survey using a questionnaire specifically designed for this study. The research aimed to understand the quality of life of elderly people in these facilities from their perspective. Additionally, the quality of services provided within the institutions and the material living conditions were investigated. The results showed that while most participants rated their overall life quality as poor, two-thirds reported being satisfied with their life within the institutions. When evaluating factors influencing quality of life, health emerged as the most important aspect for the majority of participants. In terms of satisfaction with specific areas, most participants expressed the highest satisfaction with services provided by the institutions and support from social workers. Conversely, reported satisfaction with support from family, neighbors, and friends was the lowest. Services within the institutions were generally rated well, with organized activities and social interaction receiving particularly high marks.

PENDIDIKAN ISLAM DALAM PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT LANJUT USIA

Islamic education aims to build quality humans both in this world and in the afterlife. Apart from that, he must also take part in empowering the community to create prosperity and happiness among them. One of the groups that must be empowered is the elderly community, where they experiences decline and change from a psychological and physiological perspective. This research aims to describe Islamic education in empowering elderly communities. The method used is qualitative with a library study approach model. The data was collected using documentation techniques and then analyzed descriptively. The research results show that Islamic education has a very important role in bridging understanding of religion, forming morals, creating a sense of mutual assistance, and helping to prepare complete Muslim individuals for the daily life of elderly people. Apart from that, it is also possible to achieve physical and spiritual well-being as well as happiness in old age through various religious programs such as holding Islamic Recitations, Al-Qur'an Reading Guidance, Worship Development, and Hadroh Training.

Factors Affecting Quality of Life in Elderly People During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-sectional Study

Factors Affecting Quality of Life in Elderly People During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-sectional Study

Food Security, Nutrition Security, and Household Healthfulness Choice Among Elderly People Living With HIV in New Jersey: A Pilot Study

Food Security, Nutrition Security, and Household Healthfulness Choice Among Elderly People Living With HIV in New Jersey: A Pilot Study

Developing novel multifunctional protective clothes for disabled individuals using bio-based electrospun nanofibrous membranes

A novel kind of protective apparel for handicapped persons has been created with bio-based electrospun nanofibrous (NFs) membranes. Hydrophobic membranes with fine polylactic acid (PLA) NFs had a smooth, bead-less structure with an average diameter of 950 nm. The hydrophilic layer has a similar pattern but a smaller fiber diameter dispersion and an average diameter of 750 nm. The silica nanoparticle-modified super-hydrophobic top layer (contact angle, ~153°) repels water and keeps the user dry. Super-hydrophilic silver nanoparticles in the fabric's bottom layer react with perspiration to kill microorganisms. The fabric's porosity (avg. 1.2–1.5 μm) allows for breathability, while silica nanoparticles boost infrared radiation reflection, keeping users cool on hot days. The dual-layer textile has 4.9 MPa ultimate tensile strength and 68 % elongation compared to the membrane's super-hydrophobic and super-hydrophilic layers. Wearing protective clothes reduced hand temperature by 25 % in direct sunlight and 13 % in a sun simulator with 1 Sun. This fabric will work well for adult diapers, outdoor clothing, and disability accessories. Overall, the protective textiles may improve the quality of life for disabled and elderly people by providing usable textile items adapted to their needs.

Harmoni Batin : Terapi Dzikir Dalam Meningkatkan Harga Diri Lansia di Panti Sosial Trisna Werda Budi Mulia II Cengkareng

Inner Harmony: Dhikr Therapy in Increasing the Self-Esteem of the Elderly in the Trisna Werdha Budi Mulia II Cengkareng Social Institution is a therapeutic approach that focuses on increasing the self-esteem of the elderly living in the social institution. This therapy, which integrates dhikr (a form of Islamic meditation), aims to promote inner harmony and spiritual growth among the elderly. By increasing self-confidence and self-esteem, this therapy can improve the welfare and quality of life of elderly people in social institutions. From 30 respondents, the N-Gain Score was 58.0. This shows that the method used by researchers in this activity is quite effective. Apart from that, the N-Gain Score obtained at 0.58 places the category or strength in this community service activity at a relatively moderate level. In other words, even though the method used is effective, there is still room for improvement so that the results achieved can be maximized. This N-Gain Score value indicates that there is a significant increase, but not in a very high category, indicating quite good effectiveness but needs further development to achieve optimal results.

Quality of life and multimorbidity in elderly people

Introduction. Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is part of the general concept (QoL) and represents the overall impact of the disease and its treatment on the person/family. Multimorbidity is a condition that refers to the presence of two or more chronic diseases accompanying an individual's life. In the older population, it is quite common, due to age-related physiological changes and increased susceptibility to chronic diseases. Their growth to an epidemic state increases their negative impact on the socio-economic development of societies and worsens the nation's health indicators. Aim. The present study aims to establish the quality of life of people with chronic diseases, offering guidelines for its enhancement, as well as limiting the main risk factors that affect it. Material and methods. A survey of patients with chronic diseases was conducted. Covers 100 patients on a random basis, randomized only by age (over 55 years old), in GP practices, "Vrabnitsa" district - Sofia, carried out in the period February - April 2024. Results. Diabetes mellitus, hypertensive heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, gastroesophageal disease remain at the top of the list of the most common chronic diseases, and each of them has its burden on the patient's quality of life, through social isolation, deformity or disability. Conclusions. 1. The limitation of risk factors will lead to a drastic reduction in the spread of diseases and complications that lower the quality of life. 2. Multimorbidity in the elderly has a significant impact on their quality of life. 3. Good collaboration between patients, their doctors, nurses and relatives is an important part of the actions to increase the quality of life of these patients.