Unit Package Opening Design for the Elderly by Applying the Principles of Universal Design

2015 ◽  
Vol 809-810 ◽  
pp. 1263-1268 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcin Butlewski
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Universal Design ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Manual Dexterity ◽  
Biomechanical Modeling ◽  
Everyday Objects ◽  
Level Of Difficulty ◽  
High Level ◽  
Existing Data

The elderly suffer considerable discomfort due to inadequate adaptation of everyday objects to their needs. This problem will grow in the future due to demographic changes and the increasing proportion of elderly people in society. Because of weakening with age muscle strength, as well as a decline in psychomotor coordination, activities such as opening bottles or handling keys become problematic. The problem is exacerbated in particular in the case of packages which need to safeguard against leakage or unauthorized opening e.g., by children, as they must have a high level of difficulty in opening (through considerable strength or manual dexterity). In turn, due to the cohort problem existing data cannot be directly used and an apparatus for the collection of relevant data must be constructed. To solve the problem, a method of biomechanical modeling enriched with the heuristic approach in the field of developing solutions to facilitate the opening of packaging is assumed, and the development of which is grounded in the principles of universal design. The article contains a summary of the existing solutions facilitating the opening of packages as well as allowing to obtain data in this respect for the elderly. As a result, a universal design enriched with principles of solving technical conflicts is presented.

scholarly journals The role of quadriceps muscle strength in the development of falls in the elderly people, a cross-sectional study

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alijan Ahmadiahangar ◽  
Yahya Javadian ◽  
Mansour Babaei ◽  
Behzad Heidari ◽  
Seyedreza Hosseini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Quadriceps Muscle ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Quadriceps Muscle Strength

scholarly journals Universal design and accessibility: an approach of the influence of muscle strength loss in the risk of falls in the elderly

Work ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
pp. 374-379 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Reis ◽  
A. Moro ◽  
V. Bins Ely ◽  
C. Fernandes ◽  
J. Vilagra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Universal Design ◽  
Strength Loss ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Risk Of Falls

scholarly journals Muscle strength and functional capacity of elderly people engaged in two types of strength training

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Vicentini de Oliveira ◽  
Naelly Renata Saraiva Pivetta ◽  
Fabiana Cristina Scherer ◽  
José Roberto Andrade do Nascimento Júnior
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Weight Training ◽  
Elbow Flexion ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Introduction: Regular physical activity is one of the main ways of avoiding compromised functional capacity and gaining muscle mass. Objective: investigate the differences in muscle strength and functional capacity of elderly people engaged in two types of strength exercises. Method: a cross-sectional study of 80 seniors of both sexes, 40 of whom engaged in weight training and 40 from the Fitness Zone in the city of Maringá, Paraná, state. A sociodemographic questionnaire, the sitting-rising and elbow flexion tests, and the functional capacity tests of the Latin American Development Maturity Group (GDLAM) were applied. The data were analyzed using the Shapiro-Wilk, Mann-Whitney “U” and Spearman’s correlation tests (p<0.05). Results: Most seniors who performed well in the sitting and rising test, rising from a chair and moving around the house and rising from the dorsal decubitus position engaged in weight training (p=0.001). Those engaged in weight training exhibited better upper limb strength and functional capacity in all the tests performed (p <0.05). Muscle strength is inversely related to functional capacity, that is, the better the result in the upper and lower limb muscle strength tests, the better the functional capacity of the elderly engaged in weight training. Conclusion: According to the results obtained, older people who engage in weight training display better upper limb strength and functional capacity than seniors from the Fitness Zone.

scholarly journals Mobile Application Development of Managing Elderly Household Accounts Using Speech Recognition

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (02) ◽  
pp. 84
Author(s):  
Sumitra Nuanmeesri
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Application Development ◽  
Accessibility Barriers ◽  
Post Test ◽  
High Level ◽  
Household Accounts

Using spoken language is the easiest and most natural way of communication for human beings. The communication between humans and machines using sounds or language is a huge move forward. This article demonstrates the development of a mobile application for managing household accounts with the integration of a speaking voice and touch-screen function on smartphones; this could also be used as a tool to manage household accounts for elderly Thai people. The content was evaluated by five experts to identify each feature of the developed mobile application. Afterwards, the developed mobile application was distributed to thirty-three elderly people. The findings showed that the elderly people were able to learn and use the mobile application effectively. The learning post-test results scored higher than the pre-test results. The effectiveness evaluation results in terms of the accessibility barriers that can be faced by elderly people while using mobile applications showed that the average mean was 4.13 and the standard deviation was 0.36 and the acceptance of the mobile application based on accessibility barriers that could be detected by elderly people while being used has high consensus. This indicates that the developed mobile application is effective for elderly users at a high level.

Physical Exercise Activity to Increase The Handgrip Strength in Elderly Populaiton During Covid-19: A Prospective Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 134-140
Author(s):  
Hamid Mehmood ◽  
Muhammad Yaqoob ◽  
Ejaz Mahmood Ahmad Qureshi ◽  
Saleem Rana ◽  
Syed Amir Gilani
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Handgrip Strength ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Routine Practice ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Anthropometric Parameters ◽  
Usual Practice ◽  
European Working

Objective: To determine palmar grip force (PGF) in elderly population and its correlation with different parameters used in the usual practice of evaluation of nutritional status in elderly populaiton. Methodology: It was obsevational, cross-sectional study. 300 elderly people over 65 years old, who were doing gym exercises at UFC gym and Structure gym, Lahore from December 2019 to July 2020. HS was obtained using the digital dynamometer model EH101, using the average of three measurements. The cutoff point considered for low muscle strength was HS < 27 kg for men and < 16 kg for women. The standard has been taken according to the 2019 consensus of the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP2, version 2019). For the statistical analysis, the Statistical Package for Social Science 24.0 program was used and chi square test was applied, considering it significant when p <0.05. Results: The sample consisted of elderly people with a mean age of 71.71 ± 5.97 years, of which 28% were aged between 65 and 75 years and 51.66% were male. In the analysis of the HS, we found 57.9% of the elderly with loss of muscle strength due to non-exercise during COVID-19. The muscle circumference of the arm and tricipital skin fold indicators found the highest percentages of malnutrition, 44.1% and 57.8%, respectively. HS showed a positive association  between age and handgrip test levels. Conclusion: There was a high frequency of elderly people with impaired strength, but HS correlated only with APMT, not showing a direct relationship with other anthropometric parameters used in the routine practice of assessment with the elderly. Therefore, HS, or at least the evaluation of APMT, becomes indispensable for the evaluation and physical exercise training of elderly persons during COVID-19 pandemic.  

EDUCATION AS AN AGENT OF RESOCIALIZATION OF ELDERLY PEOPLE

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 100-112
Author(s):  
Nataliia Kalashnyk ◽  
Yana Levchenko ◽  
Olha Doronina ◽  
Olha Kucherova ◽  
Olga Luchenko
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Professional Activity ◽  
Social Maladjustment ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
Aged People ◽  
The Developed Countries ◽  
High Level

Due to the aging of population there is a need for reevaluation of the importance and the necessity of elderly people’s participation in the life of society and as a result reevaluation of the methods of their adjustment. Modern “third aged people” want to continue living in the habitual rhythm of life, being the full participants of the society even after their retirement. The social portrait of a modern elderly differs significantly from the one 15-20 years ago. The level of medicine in the developed countries provides them with good state of health and therefore they can retain high level of social and emotional activity. Using several countries (Japan, Australia, Canada,) as an example the article aims to present different ways of inclusion of elderly people in socially useful activities in order to solve the problems of the modern society, in other words, to suggest how third aged people may be helpful. The article sums up that giving the opportunity of social and professional activity to the elderly people helps them to prevent social maladjustment and arising feeling of needlessness after the termination of active employment.

scholarly journals Exercises Training Program: Its Effect on Muscle Strength and Activity of Daily Living among Elderly People

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Amal M. Mohamed ◽  
Eman T. Mohamed ◽  
Jehan A. R. Mohamed
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Exercise Training ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Activity Of Daily Living ◽  
Normal Muscle ◽  
Significant Difference

Context: Aging is associated with the loss of muscle strength and difficulties in functional activities. Research evidence has identified that regular exercises in the elderly have been shown to enhance gait, balance, and muscle strength, leading to a reduction in seniors’ dependency. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of an exercise training program on muscle strength and activity of daily living among elderly people. Methods: A quasi-experimental research design used in the current study. A purposive sample of 92 male and female elder adults distributed in three geriatric homes collected through a period of one year. This study carried out at three geriatric homes in Minia city (Dar Omar Bn El-Khattab, Dar El- Qedesa Hena, and Dar El- Raee El-Saleh), Egypt. Three tools utilized in collecting the data; Structured Interview Questionnaire; Muscle Strength Scale for upper and lower limbs; Katz and Akpom Scale used to assess activities of daily living. Results: The current study findings revealed that the level of independence of elderly clients at the end of the program became (87.5%) compared to zero at the first observation. There was a highly statistically significant difference in muscle strength in upper limbs between first and tenth observation as (37.5%) have normal muscle strength compared to none at first observation. Also, a highly statistically significant difference in lower limb strength between the first and tenth observation that (58.75%) have normal muscle strength in the lower limb compared to none at first observation. Conclusions: The study findings concluded that the regular performance of exercises for an extended period enhances the performance of the daily living activity and strength body muscles, which improves general health. Recommendations: Active exercise training programs should be recommended by evaluating its effect on the quality of life for the elderly, particularly those at the elderly home.

scholarly journals Relation between functional mobility and muscle strength of the elderly in a public physical activities program

2021 ◽  
pp. 47886-47889
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
The Body ◽  
Functional Mobility ◽  
Timed Up And Go ◽  
Rehabilitation Programs

Objective: to verify the relationship between functional mobility and muscle strength in a group of elderly people participating in a public program of physical activities, called “Programa Mexa-se”, in the Joinville/SC city. Methods: This was a quantitative, correlational descriptive study, carried out in a non-probabilistic, intentional type. Included a random sample of 42 elderly people (27 women and 15 men), aged between 60 and 75 years, to whom two balance tests were applied: the Sit and Stand Test (TSL) and the Timed Up and Go Test (TUGT). The elderly also answered a questionnaire about sociodemographic factors, health and physical activity. Results: Statistically significant (p<0.05) relationships were found for TUGT, evidencing that there is astatistically significant correlation between TUGT and TSL (p <0.022). Regarding the values obtained for TSL with TVM, it also observeda significant correlation (p <0.000), as well as toTUGT and TVM (p <0.003). Conclusion: This study showeda correlation between the functional mobility of the elderly through TSL and TVM tests result. Alsodemonstrated that the group participating in the program had positive resultsregarding the level of physical activity practiced. This results indicates the importance of optimization in the prevention and rehabilitation programs for the elderly, to maintain the functional mobility of elderly community members and reduce the body mass index.

scholarly journals The Associations between Functional Fitness Test Performance and Abdominal Obesity in Healthy Elderly People: Results from the National Physical Fitness Examination Survey in Taiwan

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 264
Author(s):  
Hsin-Han Chen ◽  
Hui-Ling Chen ◽  
Yi-Tien Lin ◽  
Chaou-Wen Lin ◽  
Chien-Chang Ho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Abdominal Obesity ◽  
Test Performance ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Functional Fitness ◽  
Fitness Test ◽  
Healthy Elderly

The relationships between different functional fitness performance and abdominal obesity among the elderly have not been widely discussed in the literature. The present study aimed to investigate the associations between functional fitness test performance and abdominal obesity in Taiwanese elderly people. A total of 22,399 items of data from the National Physical Fitness Survey Databases in Taiwan (NPFSD 2014-15) were reviewed and analyzed. The quartiles of functional fitness test results were identified as the dependent variable in the multiple linear regression analysis to examine the association between functional fitness and abdominal obesity status. The results showed that body balance (odds ratios (ORs) listed from 1.18 to 2.29, p < 0.05) and flexibility (ORs listed from 1.23 to 2.16, p < 0.05) were critically associated with abdominal obesity. However, measurements related to muscle strength revealed the limited effect sizes for abdominal obesity. From a disability prevention perspective, the development of muscle strength in the elderly should be emphasized and encouraged to maintain their daily capabilities instead of satisfaction with a lean body.

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