scholarly journals COGNITIVE FUNCTION, SOCIAL INTERACTION, AND SELF CONCEPT OF ELDERLY WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Dewi Sukma Nurul Aziz ◽  
Diah Krinatuti
Keyword(s):  
Social Interaction ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Final Stage ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Self Concept

<p>The final stage of life in the elderly experienced changes of physical, psychological, or social that can effect instability of self concept. The aim of this research was to analyzed the effect of cognitive function, social interaction to self concept of elderly widows and widowers. The location of this research in Timbulharjo village, Sewon sub-district, Bantul district, Yogyakarta who chosen purposively with the consideration of the region which have the most elderly. The sample of this research was the elderly people aged more than 60 years old that have been abandoned by partner of life during grater than or equal to 2 years a go. Sample total of this research were 30 elderly widows and 30 elderly widowers. This research showed that there were not difference of cognitive function and social interaction between of elderly widows and elderly widowers, however there was difference of self concept between of elderly widows and widowers. In addition, ages and education have correlation with cognitive function, and social interaction have correlation with self concept. Meanwhile, marital status have negative influence and social interaction have positive influence to self concept so that widows status can decrease self concept of elderly, and better social interaction than better of self concept of elderly.</p>

scholarly journals Factors Related to Cognitive Function in Elderly People

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fransiska YD Mardiyanto ◽  
Dedeh S Jahja ◽  
Yenni Limyati
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Social Interaction ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Cognitive Activity ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional

Each year in the world, especially in Indonesia, many elderly people exposed to higher risk of dementia due to an increased number of the elderly population and the incidence of mild cognitive impairment in the elderly. The aim of this study is to find out what factors are related with cognitive function in the elderly population. The study used analytic method with cross sectional study design. Subjects were 60 elderly people; male or female ≥ 60 years old. Data were analysed with Chi Square Test (α = 0.05). Cognitive function was measured by MMSE test. The result were found a significant relation between age and cognitive function ( p = 0.014), level of education and cognitive function (p value = 0.000), physical activity and cognitive function (p value = 0.003), cognitive activity and cognitive function (p value = 0.002), and social interaction and cognitive function (p value = 0.000). Gender variable did not have relation with cognitive function (p value = 0.343). This study conclude that there was a relation between age, education level, physical activity, cognitive activity and social interaction with cognitive function in the elderly population. There was no relation between gender and cognitive function in the elderly population.Keywords: cognitive function, cognitive impairment, elderly, MMSE

scholarly journals Hubungan Gangguan Fungsi Kognitif dengan Kejadian Depresi pada Lansia di Posyandu Lansia Ikur Koto Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Ikur Koto Kota Padang

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-37
Author(s):  
Indri Zaliavani ◽  
Mutiara Anissa ◽  
Fidiariani Sjaaf
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Function ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
A Value ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
Spearman Test ◽  
The Relationship

In the elderly, environmental stress and decreased cognitive function often cause depression. Depression that is not treated properly can cause an increase in the use of health facilities, a negative influence on the quality of life elderly, and can even cause death. Purpose of this research to know the relationship of cognitive function disorders with depression in the elderly at Posyandu Lansia Ikur Koto working area of the Puskesmas Ikur Koto, Padang. This type of research is correlative analytic with cross-sectional approach. Research has been conducted at posyandu lansia Ikur Koto in February 2019. The samples in this research was elderly who were recorded at the posyandu lansia Ikur Koto there were 51 elderly. Data analysis univariate presented in the form of a frequency distribution table and bivariate analysis using the spearman test using the SPSS program. Result of the 51 respondents, the majority of age was 60-74 years old (70,6%), the highest sex were women (94,1%), the highest education was elementary school (56,9%) ), the most marital status was married (52,9%), the highest health status (58,8%) did not suffer chronic diseases and most medical history does not use drugs (98%),most (72,5%) did not experiencing depression, most (37,3%) had mild cognitive function disorders and there were relationship between cognitive function disorders and depression in the elderly with a value p=0,007<0,05 and r=-0,373. Conclusion is there were significant relationship between cognitive function disorders and depression in the elderly at Posyandu Lansia Ikur Koto working area of the Puskesmas Ikur Koto, Padang.

scholarly journals Tolerance for uncertainty in elderly people

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-27
Author(s):  
Khrystyna Kachmaryk ◽  
Sophia Grabovska ◽  
Kateryna Ostrovska ◽  
Viktor Syniev
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Social Interaction ◽  
Older People ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Third Age ◽  
The Third ◽  
Tolerance Of Uncertainty ◽  
The University

The aim of the study. The aim of the paper is a comparison of tolerance to uncertainty in two groups of elderly: the students of the University of the Third Age (UTA) and older people who are not enrolled but help to educate grandchildren. A relation to uncertainty was shown to infl uence on decision making strategy of elderly that indicates on importance of the researches. Methods. To obtain the objectives of the paper the following methods were used: 1) Personal change readiness survey (PCRS) adapted by Nickolay Bazhanov and Galina Bardiyer; 2) Tolerance Ambiguity Scale (TAS) adapted by Galina Soldatova; 3) Freiburg personality inventory (FPI) and 4) The questionnaire of self-relation by Vladimir Stolin and Sergej Panteleev. 40 socially involved elderly people were investigated according the above methods, 20 from UTA and 20 who are not studied and served as control group. Results. It was shown that relations of tolerance to uncertainty in the study group of students of the University of the Third Age substantially differ from relations of tolerance to uncertainty in group of older people who do not learn. The majority of students of the University of the Third Age have an inherent low tolerance for uncertainty, which is associated with an increase in expression personality traits and characteristics in self-relation. The group of the elderly who are not enrolled increasingly shows tolerance of uncertainty, focusing on  the social and trusting relationship to meet the needs of communication, and the ability to manage their own emotions and desires than a group of Third Age university students. Conclusions. The results of experimental research of the third age university student’s peculiarities of the tolerance to uncertainty were outlined. It was found that decision making in the ambiguity situations concerning social interaction is well developed in elderly who do not study. The students of the University of Third Age have greater needs in conversation, social interaction than the control group and should learn to make decisionin ambiguity or uncertainty situations.

scholarly journals Cognitive assessment of elderly people in outpatient care

Rev Rene ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruna Zortea ◽  
Daiane Porto Gautério-Abreu ◽  
Silvana Sidney Costa Santos ◽  
Bárbara Tarouco da Silva ◽  
Silomar Ilha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Marital Status ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Outpatient Care ◽  
Cognitive Deficit ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cognitive Status ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Noncommunicable Diseases ◽  
Cognitive State ◽  
Cross Sectional

Objective: to evaluate the cognitive state of elderly people under outpatient care; investigate the association betweenthe cognitive state and the socio-demographic variables, health conditions, number of medications and adhesion to thetreatment. Methods: this is a cross-sectional, exploratory, and descriptive study, with a quantitative approach, conductedwith 107 elderly people undergoing outpatient care in a university hospital in the south of Brazil. The following variableswere used: gender, age, marital status, income, schooling, occupation, preexisting noncommunicable diseases, number andtype of prescribed medications, adhesion, mini mental state examination and cognitive status. Data were analyzed throughinferential and descriptive statistics. Results: The prevalence of cognitive deficit was of 42.1% and had a statisticallysignificant connection with schooling, income, marital status, hypertension and cardiopathy. Conclusion: nurses canintervene to avoid the increase of cognitive deficit through an assessment of the elderly people, directed to facilitativestrategies to soften this deficit.

scholarly journals Mediating the Brief: Reconceptualising Typology for New Zealand's Ageing Population

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Andrew Sawers
Keyword(s):  
Social Interaction ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Active Role ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Ageing Population ◽  
Future Design ◽  
Elderly Housing ◽  
Housing Facilities

<p>New Zealand, like much of the developed world, has an ageing population. This fact is accompanied by evidence which shows that people’s life spans are also increasing (WHO 6). As the population continues to age, housing facilities for older New Zealanders are going to become more visible and more important. With huge growth looming for this housing sector questions are surfacing over the capacity for existing elderly housing typologies to allow residents to age positively. Positive ageing is judged by the state of someone’s physical, social and mental well-being (WHO 12). The field of architecture has an opportunity to play an active role in transforming the typology of elderly housing facilities, to make a new living environment that feels like an enjoyable place to be housed during a person’s later years.  This thesis develops a position on the current state of living options for the elderly and the effect they have on the well-being of residents. The findings and insights drawn from literature and case study analysis help to determine a suitable direction for the future design of elderly housing typologies. This is tested through a design-based project. The outcome of this research finds that elderly housing typologies require a change in theme from segregation to integration. In response, the design project proposes a multigenerational housing environment in close proximity to a high number of leisure, health, educational, cultural and voluntary amenities to ensure elderly people can remain independent longer and continue to be active citizens within the community. The project supports strong links with the community through the use of a semi-public external courtyard space which provides significant interface between the elderly and members of the wider community, making it an effective mechanism for integration. The design of interior living environments aims to provide more flexibility to the living unit over time and enhance opportunities for casual social interaction to take place. Overall the research suggests that a living environment for elderly people which is well integrated into the community and provides opportunities for casual social interaction will help reduce problems associated with ageing and ultimately contribute to the elderly living a better quality of life.</p>

scholarly journals Cognitive impairment and fear of falling in elderly with different social support levels: Findings from a community survey in Central Vietnam

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thi Hue Man Vo ◽  
Keiko Nakamura ◽  
Kaoruko Seino ◽  
Hoang Thuy Linh Nguyen ◽  
Thang Van Vo
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Fear Of Falling ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Support Level ◽  
High Social Support ◽  
History Of

Abstract Background Fear of falling (FoF) in the elderly is one of the major public health concerns in this era of aging of the population. Identifying risk factors is a step towards devising interventions for FoF. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of FoF and the associations between cognitive impairment and FoF by the social support level, after adjustments for potential confounders. Methods Data from the “Health needs assessment of elderly in Thua Thien Hue Province, Vietnam in 2018” survey of 725 elderly aged 60 years or older were used for analysis. FoF was assessed using the Fall Efficacy Scale - International. High FoF was defined as a score above 28. The Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support was used to measure the perception of support. Logistic regression analysis was performed to investigate the factors that might be significantly (p <0.05) associated with the FoF. Results The prevalence of high FoF among the elderly was 40.8%. Female gender, advanced age, a marital status of single or formerly married, living alone, history of injury, history of falls, chronic diseases (arthritis and/or hypertension), limitations of the IADL and BADL, visual difficulty and walking difficulty, low social support, and cognitive impairment were all significantly associated with a high FoF. After adjustments for the age, gender, marital status, history of falls and health-related factors, cognitive impairment remained significantly associated with a high FoF among the elderly with a low to moderate social support level (OR = 2.97, 95% CI 1.49-5.89), but not in those with a high social support level. Conclusions Impairment of cognitive function was associated with a high FoF among the elderly who perceived themselves as having low or moderate support levels, even after adjustments for socio demographic and physical functional factors. However, this association was not observed among the elderly who perceived themselves as having high social support levels. Fall prevention programs for the elderly with various levels of social support should be carefully devised, keeping in mind the cognitive function levels of the target recipients.

scholarly journals SOCIAL NETWORKS AS A SUPPORT IN THE OLD AGE IN SPAIN

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 343-352
Author(s):  
SUSANA AGUDO PRADO ◽  
Marta García-Sampedro
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Active Role ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Digital Competence

Aim. This article presents the results of research whose aim is to establish if social networks are useful tools to promote social relationships and support for the elderly citizens. Method. One hundred thirty people over the age of 65 participated in the research. For this purpose, the scale “elderly people and social network” (elaborated ad hoc) was applied. Results and conclusion. The results obtained through descriptive analysis of the gathered data indicate that social networks provide support for elderly people who had already acquired digital competence in the past. The study also reveals that there are personal variables, especially of an educational nature, that determine the acquisition of an active role as generators and producers of digital content (prosumers). In conclusion, it could be said that social networks have a positive influence on the well-being of the elderly and their fight against undesirable loneliness. The more heterogeneous the social network is, the more active the elderly people are.

scholarly journals Fear of falling and cognitive impairment in elderly with different social support levels: Findings from a community survey in Central Vietnam

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thi Hue Man Vo ◽  
Keiko Nakamura ◽  
Kaoruko Seino ◽  
Hoang Thuy Linh Nguyen ◽  
Thang Van Vo
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Fear Of Falling ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Support Level ◽  
High Social Support ◽  
History Of

Abstract Background : Fear of falling (FoF) in the elderly is one of the major public health concerns in this era of aging of the population. As there is limited evidence on how cognitive function may differ by social support level in relation to FoF among the elderly, this cross-sectional study aims to investigate the prevalence of FoF and the associations between cognitive impairment and FoF by the social support level, after adjustments for potential confounders. Methods : Data from the “Health needs assessment of elderly in Thua Thien Hue Province, Vietnam in 2018” survey of 725 elderly aged 60 years or older were used for analysis. FoF was assessed using the Fall Efficacy Scale - International. High FoF was defined as a score above 28. The Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support was used to measure the perception of support. Logistic regression analysis was performed to investigate the association between cognitive function and FoF by social support levels (p <0.05). Results: The prevalence of high FoF among the elderly was 40.8%. Female gender, advanced age, a marital status of single or formerly married, living alone, history of injury, history of falls, chronic diseases (arthritis and/or hypertension), limitations of the IADL and BADL, visual difficulty and walking difficulty, low social support, and cognitive impairment were all significantly associated with a high FoF. After adjustments for the age, gender, marital status, history of falls and health-related factors, cognitive impairment remained significantly associated with a high FoF among the elderly with a low to moderate social support level (OR = 2.97, 95% CI 1.49-5.89), but not in those with a high social support level. Conclusions: A high FoF was associated with impairment of cognitive function among the elderly who perceived themselves as having low or moderate support levels, even after adjustments for socio demographic and physical functional factors. However, this association was not observed among the elderly who perceived themselves as having high social support levels. Fall prevention programs for the elderly with various levels of social support should be carefully devised, keeping in mind the cognitive function levels of the target recipients.

scholarly journals The Effect of Low Impact Aerobic Exercise on Elderly with Dementia Cognitive Function

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Raden Ayu Tanzila ◽  
Sheilla Yonaka Lindri ◽  
Nindia Rahma Putri
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Aerobic Exercise ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Memory Impairment ◽  
Mini Mental State Examination ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
State Examination

In the elderly population, at least 10% of those over 65 years old and 50% of those over 80 years old experience a decline in cognitive function that varies from a cognitive decline due to normal aging (age-associated memory impairment/AAMI) to a mild cognitive decline (mild cognitive impairment/MCI) and dementia. Dementia is an intellectual disorder that affects the cognitive function, memory, language function, and visuospatial function that causes irreversible changes. Many studies have stated that lifestyle management in the form of increased physical activity has a protective effect on impaired cognitive functions, inhibits cognitive function decline, and even improves cognitive function in healthy elderly people and elderly with mild cognitive impairment to dementia. Low impact aerobic exercise is a physical activity that is useful and suitable for the elderly. This study aimed to determine the effect of low impact aerobic exercise on the cognitive function of elderly people with dementia. This was a quasi-experimental study with one group pretest-posttest method that involved elderly people from Tresna Werdha Teratai Palembang, South Sumatera, Indonesia who were selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria (n=38) from December 2018 to February 2019. Treatment provided was a low impact aerobic exercise 3 times a week for 5 weeks. Dementia was then measured before and after treatment using the Mini-mental State Examination (MMSE). The mean values of gymnastics before the treatment and after the treatment were 18.36±4.559 and 19.69±5.724, respectively. A p value of 0.000 was obtained using the Wilcoxon test. In summary, low impact aerobic exercise influences the cognitive function of the elderly with dementia. PENGARUH SENAM AEROBIK LOW IMPACT TERHADAP FUNGSI KOGNITIF USILA DENGAN DEMENSIAPada usia lanjut (usila), sedikitnya 10% dari yang berusia lebih dari 65 tahun dan 50% dari yang berusia lebih dari 80 tahun mengalami penurunan fungsi kognitif yang bervariasi mulai dari penurunan kognitif karena penuaan normal (age-associate memory impairment/AAMI) serta penurunan kognitif ringan (mild cognitive impairment/MCI) hingga demensia. Demensia adalah gangguan intelektual yang meliputi fungsi kognitif, daya ingat, bahasa, fungsi visuospasial, dan bersifat ireversibel. Banyak studi menyatakan bahwa manajemen gaya hidup berupa peningkatan aktivitas fisik mempunyai efek protektif terhadap gangguan fungsi kognitif, menghambat penurunan fungsi kognitif, serta bahkan meningkatkan fungsi kognitif pada usila yang sehat dan usila dengan penurunan fungsi kognitif ringan sampai demensia. Senam aerobik low impact merupakan aktifitas fisik yang bermanfaat dan cocok diberikan kepada usila. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui pengaruh senam aerobik low impact terhadap fungsi kognitif usila dengan demensia. Penelitian ini merupakan studi quasi-experimental dengan metode pretest-posttest one group yang melibatkan usila dari Tresna Werdha Teratai Palembang, Sumatera Selatan, Indonesia yang dipilih berdasar atas kriteria inklusi dan eksklusi (n=38) dari bulan Desember 2018 hingga Februari 2019. Perlakuan yang diberikan berupa senam aerobik low impact 3 kali per minggu selama 5 minggu. Demensia kemudian diukur sebelum dan sesudah perlakuan menggunakan Mini-mental State Examination (MMSE). Nilai rerata senam sebelum perlakuan dan setelah perlakuan adalah 18,36±4,559 dan 19,69±5,724 masing-masing. Nilai p=0,000 didapatkan dengan menggunakan Uji Wilcoxon. Simpulan, senam aerobik low impact memengaruhi fungsi kognitif usila dengan demensia.

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Depression among Elderly People Living In Old Aged Homes of Pokhara, Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-12
Author(s):  
Ananta Raj Dhungana
Keyword(s):  
Marital Status ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Chi Squared ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
General Populations ◽  
Previous Occupation

Introduction: Depression is an important public health challenge in developing countries. Old people have a much higher risk of suicide then the general populations and are suffered from depression. In this context, this study aims to find the factors associated with depression among elderly people living in old aged homes in Pokhara. Methods: Three major elderly homes of Pokhara were selected purposively. Then information was collected from all the elderly people living in these old aged homes. Geriatric Depression Scale was used to find the depression level of the elderly people. Chi-squared test was applied to find the factors associated with degree of depression among these elderly people. Results: Majority of the elderly people were suffered from depression (80.7%). Female were highly suffered from depression with respect to male. Age, sex, marital status, and previous occupation of the respondents have significant association with degree of depression. Further, there was significant association between degree of depression and the activities for entertainment in elderly homes. Conclusions: Age, sex, marital status, previous occupation, and activities for entertainment in elderly homes were the major factors associated with degree of depression. The concerned organization and other authorities should give attention regarding the more entertainment activities for elderly people.

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