Working with Older People
Practical approaches to work, leisure, lifestyle and learning
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Implementing physical activity in nursing homes: a qualitative exploration of Turkish health care staff’ experiences
Ayşe Arıkan Dönmez, Funda AslanImplementing physical activity in nursing homes (NHs) can improve functional capacity, quality of life and well-being and even control symptoms associated with chronic diseases in…
Cognitive performance of depressed older people with cognitive decline
Ana María Salazar, María Fernanda Reyes, Olga Pedraza, Angela Gisselle Lozano, María Camila Montalvo, Juan Camilo Rodriguez FandiñoDifferent studies relate the presence of depression to lower cognitive performance and higher functional dependence in older people; however, this is not entirely clear. The…
Emerging old folk home trend in developing Asia: case of Pakistan
Shaista Noor, Bushra QureshiThe purpose of this study to highlight the changing living patterns in the Pakistani community from joint family to nuclear family setup which is becoming the main reason for the…
An evaluation of behaviour monitoring charts for behaviours that challenge in an older adult inpatients dementia service
Nicole King, Ian AsquithThis study aims to evaluate the quality of information recorded in Behaviour Monitoring Charts (BMC) for Behaviours that Challenge (BtC) in dementia in an older adult inpatient…
Growing old in the digital era: a qualitative study of internet use and outcomes among urban Indian older adults
Nidhi Bansal, Heena ChoudharyThis study acknowledges the existing digital divide in India, particularly for marginalised populations, and highlights the need for exceptional attention to address their unique…
The older adult: physical activity considerations and learning to age in place
Ryan M. Carrick, Danielle WadsworthThe purpose of this study is to investigate the transfer of learning among older adults and the importance of physical activity (PA) related to aging in place.
Benefits and challenges of living in extra care housing: perspectives of people living with dementia
Teresa Atkinson, Rebecca OatleyThe purpose of this paper is to present the views of people living with dementia in extra care housing (ECH). This is a model of housing with care and support aiming to support…
Some issues to consider if older people with complex care needs choose to die at home
Peter ScourfieldThis viewpoint paper focuses on the important role played by hospices in the UK in providing specialised end-of-life care for older people with complex needs – particularly for…
Nursing students’ experiences of learning practical gerontological nursing skills through online media during COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study
Jaturada Jariyarattanakul Niemtest, Watchara Tabootwong, Pornchai JullamateThis study aims to explain the experiences of nursing students while they practiced gerontological nursing through online media during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Behavioural determinants of health-care utilisation among elderly population: a cross-sectional analysis from Punjab
Pooja Kansra, Amiya Abdul KhadarPopulation ageing is a demographic transition and burdens every country’s health sector. A lack of social security combined with low government health-sector spending has made…
Enhancing apathy treatment in Jordanian people living with dementia residing in care homes using virtual reality reminiscence therapy
Asem Abdalrahim, Mohammad Suliman, Mohammed ALBashtawy, Abdullah Alkhawaldeh, Wafa'a Ta'anThis paper aims to explore examine the therapeutic potential of head-mounted display (HMD)-based Virtual Reality Relaxation Therapy (VRRT) sessions for people individuals with…
Exploiting fear and vulnerabilities of senior citizens: are regulatory changes required to prevent digital frauds?
Nilaya Murthy, Santosh GopalkrishnanThis paper aims to understand the emotional patterns of senior citizens when they digitally transact online and how the personality trait of neuroticism can be a vital part of…
Employment among older men and women in Vietnam: How their health played a role?
Long Thanh Giang, Aiko Kikkawa, Donghyun Park, Tue Dang NguyenThis study aims to explore the situations and socio-economic and health-related factors associated with employment of older men and women in Vietnam.
Elderly functionality and its associated factors in a rural context of Colombia: a structural equations model
Eunice Yarce-Pinzón, Yenny Vicky Paredes-Arturo, Andrea Florez-Madroñero, Daniel Camilo Aguirre-Acevedo, Diego Mauricio Diaz-VelásquezThe purpose of this study was to determine the factors associated with functionality, a clinical criterion that could predict frailty in the elderly people in a rural context.
Perspectives of registered nurses towards communication with family members of hospitalized older people with a tracheostomy: a qualitative study
Watchara Tabootwong, Chonticha Chantakeeree, Boonyapa Pokasem, Kanchana Piboon, Jaturada Jariyarattanakul Niemtest, Sasithorn KarunaThis paper aims to explore the perspectives of registered nurses towards communication with family members of older people with a tracheostomy.
Expectations and challenges of institutionalized and noninstitutionalized elderly in Pakistan: a phenomenological study
Fizzah Ghafoor, Mahwesh Arooj NazThis study aimed to explore the expectations and challenges of institutionalized and noninstitutionalized elderly persons.
Perceptions on quality of life among older adults with hypertension in Thailand: a qualitative study
Chonticha Chantakeeree, Marjorita Sormunen, Pornchai Jullamate, Hannele TurunenThis study aims to explore the perceptions of quality of life among older Thai adults with hypertension.
Regular practice of Kung Fu and Taekwondo improve Chilean adults’ health and quality of life during the COVID-19
Chuan Chih Hsu, Chia Shih Su, Chia Li SuThis study aims to investigate the impact of regular Kung Fu and Taekwondo practice on the health and quality of life among elderly individuals in the Maule region, Chile.
A phenomenological study of the lived experiences of elderly individuals with chronic wounds
Asem Abdalrahim, Abdullah Alkhawaldeh, Mohammed ALBashtawy, Khitam Mohammad, Rasmieh Al-Amer, Omar Al Omari, Ahmad Ayed, Tariq Al-Dwaikat, Islam Oweidat, Haitham Khatatbeh, Mahmoud Alsaraireh, Sa'ad ALbashtawy, Khloud Al DameeryThis paper aims to explore the lived experience of people with a chronic non-healing wound and to explore what it means to live with a chronic wound.
Long-term home care communication with older people in Taiwan: strategies and rationales
Chin-Hui ChenThe demand for long-term home care services has been increasing in Taiwan due to the significant growth of the older population. In order to understand the crucial roles that…
Lived experiences constraints of family caregivers in caring for older adults with chronic diseases during the Covid-19 pandemic: a qualitative study of Indonesian perspectives
Bahtiar Bahtiar, Ida Ayu Kade Sri Widiastuti, Dwi Nopriyanto, Nurlaila Fitriani, Khumaidi Khumaidi, Arief Andriyanto, Iskandar MudaThe purpose of this study is to explore the lived experiences of the constraints of older adult family caregivers with chronic diseases in caring for and accessing health services…
Building an initial understanding of UK Recovery College dementia courses: a national survey of Recovery College and memory services staff
Emma Wolverson, Leanne Hague, Juniper West, Bonnie Teague, Christopher Fox, Linda Birt, Ruth Mills, Tom Rhodes, Kathryn Sams, Esme Moniz-CookRecovery Colleges were developed to support the recovery of people with mental health difficulties through courses co-produced by professionals and people with lived experience…
The influence of socioeconomic indicators on a senior’s self-esteem
Naqeeb Hussain Shah, Samiullah Paracha, Mohammed Shafiq, Faisal MehmoodAging is a complex and multifactorial process. This study aims to is focus on mattering in older people. Mattering is the feeling of being important to others in ways that give…
Nurses’ competencies in providing care to COVID-19 patient: survey of Jordanian nurses
Sajeda Alhamory, Inaam Khalaf, Jafar Alasad Alshraideh, Suhair Al-Ghabeesh, Yasmeen Abu Sumaqa, Salam Bani Hani, Iyad Salameh, Hasan Abu AlruzThe purpose of this paper is to assess the level of nurses’ competencies while providing care to COVID-19 patients.
Emergency preparedness for older adults via culture
Kyoo-Man HaThe reality of emergency preparedness for older adults has not been quite satisfactory in many regions. This paper aimed to study how to improve emergency preparedness for older…
The legacy of COVID-19 in dementia community support: ongoing impacts on the running of meeting centres
Thomas Morton, Shirley Evans, Ruby Swift, Jennifer Bray, Faith FrostThe COVID-19 pandemic caused major disruption in community support for vulnerable older people and is thought to have exacerbated existing issues within UK adult social care. This…
The effect of household poverty on the economic activity of the elderly in Indonesia
Sukamdi , Titik Munawaroh, Fauziah Lestari, Dewi Fatimah AnwarThis study aims to analyse the condition of the elderly in poor households which includes two things. The first is the characteristics of the elderly in poor households and the…
Supporting social connection for people living with dementia: lessons from the findings of the TRIO study
Louise Margaret Prendergast, Gill Toms, Diane Seddon, Carys Jones, Bethany Fern Anthony, Rhiannon Tudor EdwardsThe purpose of this paper is to share the learning concerning how services and the paid carers working in them can support people living with dementia (PLWD) and their unpaid…
Multi-level Meals on Wheels insights: a qualitative study
Christine FitzGeraldMeals on Wheels (MOW) support older people to live in their own homes and communities. The purpose of this paper is to explore MOW experiences from a multi-stakeholder level to…
Positive ageing in institutional homes: towards a de-stigmatization process
Satish Kr Gupta, Anirban MukherjeeThis qualitative research examines the varied reasons for relocation to old age homes (OAHs) in contemporary India. The purpose of this study investigates the acceptance of…
Community long-term care services in Taiwan: a qualitative study based on provider’s perspectives
Yi-Fen Wang, Ya-Hui Lee, Jing-Yi LuThis qualitative study aims to explore the experiences of Taiwan’s community-based long-term care service stations.
Psychosocial support for indigenous informal caregivers in Colombia
Yenny Vicky Paredes-Arturo, Andrea Florez-Madroñero, Daniel Camilo Aguirre-AcevedoThis paper aims to analyze how psychosocial support influences caring activities toward indigenous older adults.
A case study of implementing interprofessional education in care home settings
Melanie Stephens, Lydia Hubbard, Siobhan Kelly, Andrew Clark, Lorna ChestertonThe purpose of this paper is to report on an interprofessional (IPE) student training scheme recently conducted in three care homes across the Northwest of England. The…
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