Working with Older People
Practical approaches to work, leisure, lifestyle and learning
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Residential medication management reviews: a call for improved collaboration and systems integration in aged care
Heather Richardson, Angela Payne, Emily Richardson, Myint Oo, Mandy Weir, Amy-Louise Byrne, Danielle Le Lagadec, Melanie HaymanResidential Medication Management Reviews (RMMR) are a key component of safe, high-quality aged care service delivery. The RMMR is an interdisciplinary approach to medication…
Social engagement is associated with sedentary time in older males but not females living in India: analysis of a cross-sectional survey
Shilpa Dogra, Deepti AdlakhaThe purpose of this study was to describe the association between sedentary time and social engagement among older adults living in megacities in India.
Development of a tailored questionnaire instrument to evaluate thermal sensation of elderly people in India
Niveditha Sudarsanam, D. KannammaIndia’s growing elderly population necessitates ensuring indoor thermal comfort because of their vulnerability to temperature-related illnesses and reduced capacity to regulate…
Risk factors for deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism: a comparative study between acute hospital care and mental health inpatient settings for older people
Damodar Chari, Ina Sawhney, Elizabeta Mukaetova-Ladinska, Lucy Beishon, Hari SubramaniamThis study aims to establish if risk factors for venous thromboembolism (VTE) in older hospitalized psychiatric patients differ from geriatric inpatients and if the current risk…
Family caregivers of people with dementia experiences of interaction with the Danish healthcare sector: a qualitative study on changes
Emma Kjær Pedersen, Pernille Tanggaard AndersenThis research aims to understand how family caregivers interact with the Danish healthcare sector while taking care of a relative with dementia.
Knowledge and attitudes of nurses toward caring of older people in primary health-care centers at South of Jordan
Nisser Alhroub, Ishraq Al-Sarairhe, Abdullah Alkhawaldeh, Mohammed ALBashtawy, Omar Al Omari, Basma Salameh, Ahmad Batran, Ahmad Ayed, Anas Ababneh, Asem Abdalrahim, Zaid ALBashtawyThis study aims to assess the knowledge and attitudes of 420 nurses toward caring for older people in primary health-care centers in the southern region of Jordan.
Age-friendly cities enhancing ageing: accelerating digital inclusion for India’s elderly
Munmun GhoshThis exploration begins with understanding the concept of age-friendly cities and communities as guided by the World Health Organisation. The purpose of this study is to assesses…
Empowering dependent patients in self-care when returning home: scoping review
Ricardo Manuel Da Costa Melo, Eunice Cristina Ribeiro Lopes, José Luis Coelho Vilas Boas, Lúcia Batista Santos, Sandra Cristina Ferreira Amaro, João Miguel Almeida Ventura-Silva, Isabel de Jesus OliveiraThe impact of dependence on self-care on people’s lives is very significant, with consequences for the person and their caregivers. The purpose of this study is to map the…
Indian senior citizens activity in travelling behaviour: an empirical model
Biranchi Narayan Adhikari, Ajay Kumar Behera, Rabindra Mahapatra, Harish Das, Sasmita MohapatraThis paper aims to explore the outcomes of an analysis on day by day task – journey planning conduct of senior citizens by using a modern dynamic model and a family unit travel…
Family transition and older adults: does age still matter?
Amir Wani, Showkat Ganaie, Aneesa ShafiIn the current scenario, with rapid socioeconomic transformation occurring in all aspects of society, the adversities experienced by older adults have come to the forefront. The…
Factors related to health literacy of recurrent stroke prevention among older adult stroke survivors
Chanandchidadussadee Toonsiri, Pornchai Jullamate, Harit Sianghwong, Louela Cordova AcederaThis correlational study conducted at Ban Phaeo Hospital, Thailand, aimed to assess the health literacy levels of 105 older adult stroke survivors from November 2021 to February…
Reframing the image of older adults and advocating for their rights: the role of the older people’s association in Ethiopia
Asadirew Zerihun Gebremichael, Abraham Zelalem Teshome, Messay Gebremariam Kotecho, Margaret E. AdamekOlder people in Ethiopia are a vulnerable group due to the lack of governmental and societal support. The absence of national social protection and the decline in family support…
The association between health literacy and self-care of hypertension among older adults in five regions in Jordan
Mariam Kawafha, Khitam Alsaqer, Dua’a Al-Maghaireh, Haider Shiyyab, Abedelkader Al Kofahi, Mayyada SalehThis study aims to determine the relationship between health literacy and the self-care of hypertension in older adults in five regions in Jordan.
Intended legacies of transgender women who transitioned at 40+ years old: supporting younger transgender people and inspiring a trans-friendly society
Rita Carvalho, Tatiana Casado, Liliana Sousa, Sara Guerra, João TavaresThis study aims to identify and characterize the intended legacies of transgender women from Spain and Portugal who embarked on their gender transition at 40+ years.
The relationship between self-care management with quality of life at elderly with hypertension in nursing home of Jember
Fahruddin Kurdi, Maharani Sekar Putri, Tantut SusantoThis paper aims to examine the relationship between self-care management and quality of life in elderly hypertensives at the Jember Nursing Home.
Positive ageing: self-compassion as a mediator between forgiveness and psychological well-being in older adults
Vibhuti Goel, Hema AppachuPositive aging aims to promote the physical health and psychological well-being of older adults for them to age successfully. Under the domain of positive aging, this study aims…
Unmet health-care needs among Jordanian Roma with chronic diseases
Yasmeen Abu Sumaqa, Manar Abu-Abbas, Omar Khraisat, Ahmad Rayan, Mohammad Othman AbudariThis study aims to identify the reasons for unmet health-care needs and related barriers among the Roma population with chronic diseases in Jordan.
Association between intrinsic capacity and weak muscle strength in naval medical center older adults
María J. Rojas-Puell, Danna Salazar-Gastelu, Fernando M. Runzer-Colmenares, Jose F. ParodiThe purpose of this study was to determine the association between intrinsic capacity (IC) and dynapenia in older adults in outpatient clinics at the Naval Medical Center.
A psychometric study of validation and cross-cultural adaptation of the Holden Communication Scale for elderly with dementia in care homes
Abdullah Alkhawaldeh, Asem Abdalrahim, Mohammad Saleh, Ahmad Ayed, Anas Nawwaf Abed Alrohman Ababneh, Mohammad Rababa, Alaa Dalky, Rasmieh Al-Amer, Sami Al-Rawashdeh, Omar Al Omari, Mohammed ALBashtawy, Islam Oweidat, Haitham Khatatbeh, Zaid ALBashtawyThis paper aims to validate and adapt the Arabic version of Holden Communication Scale (HCS) for assessing communication skills among old people with dementia in care home.
Combining mobile health, action and coping plans to improve exercise adherence and functionality among elderly with knee pain in Bangkok
Pattaraporn Piwong, Tiwaporn Junkhaw, Kavinash Loganathan, Murallitharan Munisamy, Ratana SomrongthongThe known advantage of exercise for older adults who had knee pain is limited by low adherence to an exercise program. This study aims to determine the effect of the LINE…
Jordanian nurses’ competencies in providing community care during disaster: a cross-sectional survey
Yasmeen Abu Sumaqa, Sajeda Alhamory, Manar Abu-Abbas, Ahmad Rayan, Mutaz Foad Alradaydeh, Nour Alrida, Omymah Zain Alddin Al-Rajabi, Mohammad Y. Alzaatreh, Anas H. Khalifeh, Saleh Al Omar, Manal Mohamed Abd EINaeemThe purpose of this paper is to assess the perceived level of Jordanian nurses’ competencies in offering care to the community during a disaster.
Role of psychological well-being, quality of life and distress tolerance in caregivers of geriatric population: an Indian exploratory study
Abhinaya Sridhar, Harsha KuriakoseThis study aims to gain an understanding of how caring for an ageing population affects caregivers’ psychological well-being, quality of life and ability to tolerate distress…
What is the impact of seasonal ambient changes on the incidence of falls among older adults?
Richard Byrne, Declan Patton, Zena Moore, Tom O’Connor, Linda Nugent, Pinar AvsarThis systematic review paper aims to investigate seasonal ambient change’s impact on the incidence of falls among older adults.
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…
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.
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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