Undernutrition in the elderly population living at home in the community: a review of the literature

1997 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
pp. 856-863 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paula McCormack
Gerodontology ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. e761-e767 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haviye Erverdi Nazliel ◽  
Nur Hersek ◽  
Murat Ozbek ◽  
Ergun Karaagaoglu

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 567-575 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eliana Carvalho ◽  
Rodrigo Caetano Arantes ◽  
Angélica Sartori Rossi Cintra

abstract Introduction: The evolution of information technologies has become part of our daily life and directly or indirectly affects the elderly population. The presence of these technologies, such as mobile phones, smartphones, computers, and tablets, at home where elderly persons live with their families demonstrates the necessity of including the elderly population in the technological universe. Objective: The aim of the present study was to describe the benefits obtained by the elderly from using such Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), the effect of such use on their Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and which physio-gerontological contributions resulted in the best use of the ICTs. Method: A convenience sample (n=30) was performed of individuals aged over 60 years who were students at the Instituto Henrique da Silva Semente (IHESS). Demographic and social data, the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) and the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) were considered. The data was collected between April and May 2014. Results: The average age was 67.9 years with a predominance of women (76.7%). Among the respondents 83.3% used a computer at home; 66.6% had some kind of difficulty in using computers; and 86.6% used ICTs in their daily lives. Despite the difficulties in using the devices resulting from the limitations imposed by age, it was observed that the equality of the age range encouraged interaction with friends and family, and as a result 100% of respondents displayed excellent interpersonal relationships with the class group. It was also observed that the elderly persons had a great desire to learn and interact through the use of technological devices, and that females were involved in recreational and educational activities, with wives encouraging their husbands to attend the computer class. However, there were exemplary risks of the misuse of these devices, such as poor posture when handling electronic devices or spending long spells in unsuitable positions, demonstrating the need for physical therapy and geriatric guidelines to ensure the well-being of the elderly. Conclusion: The inclusion of elderly persons in the IHESS or in any other educational activity should consider the familiar environment in which they live as well as providing professional support in physiotherapeutic and gerontologic areas in order to assure well-being and quality of life, especially at this stage of life, senescence.


2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 61
Author(s):  
Hércules Henrique Camêlo da Silva ◽  
Ricardo Luiz Machado

RESUMOConsiderando o aumento no consumo de medicamentos de maneira global, sendo o Brasil um dos dez principais mercados farmacêuticos, e ao aumento da população idosa, seu principal usuário, torna-se importante conhecer os aspectos da interface de suas embalagens, bem como entender o processo de envelhecimento e habilidades e dificuldades no manuseio por seus públicos diversos. Muitas embalagens apresentam inúmeros problemas, desde baixa legibilidade a questões relacionadas à segurança, o que é agravado quando são utilizadas por idosos ou pessoas com baixa destreza manual ou ainda com problemas de saúde. Inserida nesta problemática, esta pesquisa teve por objetivo gerar subsídios para regulamentação da ergonomia de embalagens na indústria de medicamentos e, para tanto, foram necessárias investigações, teóricas e de mercado, visando entender os aspectos da interface destes produtos com seus usuários. Desse modo, inicialmente é apresentada uma revisão da literatura, que inclui habilidades e dificuldades na manipulação de produtos por usuários diversos, além de elementos indispensáveis para configuração de embalagens para medicamentos, como interface com materiais estruturais, normas, leis e regulamentos específicos. Para confirmar a hipótese de que há problemas de interface, são apresentadas as metodologias e resultados analisados e discutidos das abordagens com os usuários, bem como da avaliação de usabilidade desenvolvida. A partir dos dados analisados e discutidos com base na literatura, foi possível expor parâmetros para futuros desenvolvimentos de novas embalagens, dentre elas, a ampola, a bisnaga, o flaconete, o frasco conta-gotas, o frasco para xarope, o frasco para comprimidos, embalagem secundária entre outras.Palavras-chave: design; embalagens de medicamentos; design ergonômico; usabilidade de embalagens.    ABSTRACTConsidering the increase in the consumption of medicines in the world, being the Brazil one of the top ten pharmaceutical markets, and the increase in the elderly population, it is important to know the interface aspects of these packages, as well as understand the aging process, skills, and difficulties in handling of their target. There are many of these packages, and many have several problems, from low readability, security issues, which is exacerbated when they are used by the elderly or people with poor manual dexterity or with health problems. This research aims to generate parameters for regulation and practical application in the packaging industry of medicines and, therefore, were required several theoretical and market research, to understand the interface aspects of these products with their users. Thereby, initially it’s presents a comprehensive review of the literature, which includes skills and difficulties in handling products for different users, as well as indispensable elements for setting the packaging for medicines, as medicines with interface structural materials, standards, laws and regulations dealing with medicines. To confirm the hypothesis that there are problems at the interface of these packages, the methodologies and the results analyzed and discussed the approaches with users, as well as the usability evaluation. After all the data analyzed and discussed in the literature, it was possible to set parameters for the development of new packaging, among them, the ampoule, the tube of ointment, the dropper, bottles for syrup and bottles for pills and the secondary packaging.Keywords: design, packaging of medicinal products; ergonomic design; usability of packaging.


2020 ◽  
Vol 136 ◽  
pp. 104089 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farhad Fatehi ◽  
Farzad Jahedi ◽  
Mei-Ling Tay-Kearney ◽  
Yogesan Kanagasingam

1998 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen T. Chen ◽  
Lori L. Altshuler ◽  
James E. Spar

Although there is a broad base of literature on depression among elderly patients and on mania in younger patients, there is a relative paucity of information on bipolar disorder in the elderly population. While the quantities of data reflect the relative prevalences of these illnesses, there is evidence to suggest that classification of mania in the elderly with respect to age of onset, natural course, family history, and pathophysiology may be useful in understanding the heterogeneous etiologies of this syndrome. This paper presents a review of the literature on the incidence and course of illness in late-life bipolar disorder. Further, dilemmas of diagnostic classification in relation to associated risk factors will be discussed.


Curationis ◽  
2000 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
E Mokgele ◽  
PP Du Rand

The elderly population consumes more drugs for their chronic conditions compared to any age group. In this study it was indicated that the average elderly takes two to four drugs per day. The high quantity and wide range of drugs used by the elderly can lead to significant risks. Adding to the risks is the problem of compliance. Areas of concern regarding safety in administering medications to the elderly are the need for increased awareness of the effects of drugs in their systems.


1988 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. P. J. Lynch

Criminality in the elderly, and its relation to psychiatric disorder is reviewed. Crime in Western countries is rare in the elderly, considering their numbers. Few studies involve elderly offenders and most are in selected groups, so prevalence of mental illness in this group, and criminal outcome, are poorly understood. With a growing elderly population in major Western countries in the next two decades this is surprising.


2008 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 56-57
Author(s):  
J. Desport ◽  
B. Lesourd ◽  
J. Zazzo ◽  
V. Mazon ◽  
B. Dorigny ◽  
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2020 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Juan A. Módenes ◽  
Mariana Marcos ◽  
Diva Marcela García

Protecting the elderly population in the new Covid -19 paradigm cannot only be entrusted to confinement at home, especially in Latin America. The household structure, housing characteristics and employment activity of co-residents condition the exposure of elderly people to contagion at home. In order to measure the exposure, this number of Perspectives Demogràfiques suggests calculating an indicator that estimates multidimensional residential risk and allows comparison between populations. More than half of the elderly people of Colombia and 35% in Argentina are overexposed to Covid-19 at home. Demonstrating that the residential risk is very high in Latin America but also significant in Spain, this study shows that minimizing it must be a priority objective in protecting the elderly. This residential risk indicator for COVID-19 can be used to identify the more exposed areas or subpopulations within countries and guide future policy action with regard to pandemics.


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