Working with Older People
Practical approaches to work, leisure, lifestyle and learning
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New horizons in gerotranscendence interventions. Targeting nursing home staff members and other caregivers: a scoping review
Taiane Abreu, Lia Araujo, Laetitia Teixeira, Oscar RibeiroThe aim of this scoping review is to describe the published gerotranscendence interventions targeting older adults’ caregivers and their outcomes.
Leaving loneliness alone: a brief research report on the pathways to (digital) solutions involving older adults
Sara Guerra, Oscar Ribeiro, Rita Carvalho, Liliana SousaOlder adults often experience loneliness as a vicious circle, in which loneliness builds more loneliness. Breaking this cycle is key to minimize the experience of loneliness. MOAI…
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…
Material inheritance transmission by older childless Portuguese adults
Daniela Silva, Marta Patrão, Liliana SousaMaterial inheritance transmission is a normative task in later life that has been scarcely studied, particularly when involving older childless adults. This study aims to deepen…
Geriatric health care in rural India: HR issues and public policy constraints
Srirang Kumar Jha, Shweta Jha, Amiya Kumar MohapatraThe purpose of this paper is to emphasize the need for holistic geriatric health care in rural India. Many older people in Indian villages suffer from chronic ailments without any…
Inequalities in the pandemic and post pandemic times of older people. Case of Russia
Konstantin Galkin, Irina GrigorievaThis paper aims to study the inequalities faced by older people through the analysis of semistructured interviews with older residents of Saint Petersburg and the villages in the…
The changing health-care system in Ghana: forms of care within residential aged care facilities in urban Accra
Joy Ato Nyarko, Joana Kwabena-Adade, Andrews Kwabena-AdadeThe emergence of residential aged care facilities (RACFs) within the Ghanaian health-care system has raised eyebrows because, hitherto, the concept of nursing homes had largely…
Biophilic designs: a solution for the psychological well-being and quality of life of older people
Deepika Pandita, Himani ChoudharyThe study aims to explore how including biophilic elements in the architectural and interior design of assisted living facilities can improve the well-being and quality of life of…
Self-management of dementia by family carers: a hybrid concept analysis
Anas Shehadeh, Sharyn Hunter, Sarah JeongThis study aims to describe the current conceptualisation of self-management of dementia by family carers in the literature and from the views of dementia professionals and family…
Companion animals and/or social media use among Portuguese community-dwelling older adults: profile and impact on well-being and social interaction
Liliana Sousa, Jéssica Fernandes, Pedro Sá-Couto, João TavaresCompanion animals and social media are two important factors of social interaction and well-being among the older population. This study aims to compare social media use and/or…
Impact of cat-assisted therapy (Ca-AT) among elderly patients with Alzheimer’s disease at home: a case study
Najah Shawish, Mariam Kawafha, Andaleeb Abu Kamel, Dua’a Al-Maghaireh, Salam Bani HaniThis study aims to explore the effects of cat-assisted therapy (Ca-AT) on a patient in their homes, specifically investigating the effects on patient’s memory, behavioral…
Towards inclusiveness in dementia services for black and minoritised communities in the UK
Anya Ahmed, Lorna Chesterton, Matthew J. FordThe purpose of this paper is twofold: to explore the existing evidence around dementia services and interrogate the overarching UK policy development relating to service inclusion…
Homecare nursing: a survey of citizen experiences with health-care professionals in the time allotted for homecare
Dorte Wiwe Dürr, Linda Hindsgaul Mikkelsen, Grete MothResearch-based knowledge on homecare nursing is scarce and further information is warranted about citizens’ perceptions of receiving home care under existing conditions. The…
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.
Designing for everyone: can the principles of dementia-friendly design inform design for neurodiversity in health-care settings?
Sarah Waller, Simon Chester Evans, Jennifer Bray, Teresa AtkinsonThere is increasing interest in the UK in developing environments that support people who are neurodiverse. This paper aims to report on a project to develop a cognitively…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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.
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.
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…
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.
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…
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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