Biophilic designs: a solution for the psychological well-being and quality of life of older people
Deepika Pandita, Himani Choudhary Working with Older People, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- The 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 older people. This research paper explores the concept of biophilic design and its potential benefits for assisted living facilities.A total of 39 peer-reviewed articles were reviewed. The research involved a comprehensive review of databases such as Scopus, EBSCO, Elsevier, JSTOR and Google Scholar using keywords and Boolean operators with...
Source: Working with Older People - April 22, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Deepika Pandita Himani Choudhary Source Type: research
Self-management of dementia by family carers: a hybrid concept analysis
This 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 carers, and to establish a more comprehensive concept of self-management of dementia by family carers.A hybrid concept analysis included three phases: the theoretical phase reviewed the literature on self-management of dementia by family carers; the fieldwork phase interviewed professionals and family carers; and the analytical phase synthesised and discussed the findings from the previous two phases.The findings revealed that self-management of ...
Source: Working with Older People - February 16, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Anas Shehadeh Sharyn Hunter Sarah Jeong Source Type: research
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 Avsar Working with Older People, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- This systematic review paper aims to investigate seasonal ambient change’s impact on the incidence of falls among older adults.The population, exposure, outcome (PEO) structured framework was used to frame the research question prior to using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis framework. Three databases were searched, and a total of 12 studies were found for inclusion, and quality appraisal was carried out. Data extraction was per...
Source: Working with Older People - January 23, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Richard Byrne Declan Patton Zena Moore Tom O ’Connor Linda Nugent Pinar Avsar Source Type: research
Companion animals and/or social media use among Portuguese community-dwelling older adults: profile and impact on well-being and social interaction
This study aims to compare social media use and/or having companion animals with respect to sociodemographic variables in conjunction with loneliness, social isolation, depression, satisfaction with life and satisfaction with social support.This cross-sectional study involves a sample of 250 older community-dwelling adults. The questionnaire comprised sociodemographic, companion animals and social media questions and scales to assess social isolation, loneliness, satisfaction with life and social support and depression. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.Four groups emerged: “companion animal...
Source: Working with Older People - January 23, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Liliana Sousa J éssica Fernandes Pedro S á-Couto Jo ão Tavares Source Type: research
Homecare nursing: a survey of citizen experiences with health-care professionals in the time allotted for homecare
Dorte Wiwe Dürr, Linda Hindsgaul Mikkelsen, Grete Moth Working with Older People, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- Research-based knowledge on homecare nursing is scarce and further information is warranted about citizens’ perceptions of receiving home care under existing conditions. The purpose of this study was to investigate citizen experiences with health-care professionals in the time allotted for home care.A questionnaire survey was distributed to 348 citizens receiving home care. The questionnaire consisted of questions whether the citizens experienced that enough time was available during the homec...
Source: Working with Older People - January 23, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Dorte Wiwe D ürr Linda Hindsgaul Mikkelsen Grete Moth Source Type: research
Impact of cat-assisted therapy (Ca-AT) among elderly patients with Alzheimer ’s disease at home: a case study
This 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 pathology and ability to perform activities of daily living, independently.A case study design was used in patient’s homes using three measuring scales, namely, Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), Barthel index (BI) and Behavioral Pathology in Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) Rating Scale.The MMSE and BI mean scores were increased, whereas the Behavioral Pathology mean score was decreased. Patient negative behaviors were improved specifically, aggressiven...
Source: Working with Older People - January 23, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Najah Shawish Mariam Kawafha Andaleeb Abu Kamel Dua ’a Al-Maghaireh Salam Bani Hani Source Type: research
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 Atkinson Working with Older People, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- There 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 supportive environmental assessment tool to improve the design of health centres, where the majority of National Health Service consultations take place, for all users, including people living with dementia and those who are neurodiverse.A three-stage process was used: a literature review; the development of a matrix...
Source: Working with Older People - January 23, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Sarah Waller Simon Chester Evans Jennifer Bray Teresa Atkinson Source Type: research
Towards inclusiveness in dementia services for black and minoritised communities in the UK
Anya Ahmed, Lorna Chesterton, Matthew J. Ford Working with Older People, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- The 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 of black and minoritised groups. The paper will go on to identify the implications for the dementia wellness pathway and make recommendations regarding how services can be more inclusive.This paper examines the policy/practice landscape around dementia care provision and observes if lessons can be learnt to improve health outcom...
Source: Working with Older People - January 23, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Anya Ahmed Lorna Chesterton Matthew J. Ford Source Type: research
Cognitive performance of depressed older people with cognitive decline
Ana María Salazar, María Fernanda Reyes, Olga Pedraza, Angela Gisselle Lozano, María Camila Montalvo, Juan Camilo Rodriguez Fandiño Working with Older People, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- Different studies relate the presence of depression to lower cognitive performance and higher functional dependence in older people; however, this is not entirely clear. The purpose of this study is to validate the existence between the association of these conditions.Cross-sectional and descriptive study was conducted in which the memory, metamemory and global functionality test performance of depressed and non-depr...
Source: Working with Older People - October 26, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Ana Mar ía Salazar Mar ía Fernanda Reyes Olga Pedraza Angela Gisselle Lozano Mar ía Camila Montalvo Juan Camilo Rodriguez Fandi ño Source Type: research
Emerging old folk home trend in developing Asia: case of Pakistan
This study adopts the qualitative research strategy and interviews conducted in the local language with five women and men elderly each residing in old folk homes.The study revealed that the main reasons behind increasing old folk trends in Pakistan are lack of family support, migration of children, less community awareness, economic issues, loneliness, dementia and invasion of western culture.This study adopts the qualitative research strategy and interviews conducted in the local language with five women and men elderly each residing in old folk homes. The study revealed that the main reasons behind increasing old folk t...
Source: Working with Older People - October 23, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Shaista Noor Bushra Qureshi Source Type: research
Some issues to consider if older people with complex care needs choose to die at home
Peter Scourfield Working with Older People, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- This 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 the growing number who choose to die at home. With demand for such care growing, the paper highlights the funding issues facing the independent hospice sector and the implications for hospices of receiving more state funding. The purpose of this paper is to highlight the challenges that hospices in the UK face in providing home-based palliative and end of li...
Source: Working with Older People - October 12, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Peter Scourfield Source Type: research
Enhancing apathy treatment in Jordanian people living with dementia residing in care homes using virtual reality reminiscence therapy
This study makes a significant contribution to the advancement of innovative treatment approaches aimed at addressing the needs of the aging population, hence enhancing health outcomes and raising the quality of care in Jordan.The effectiveness of VRRT in reducing apathy among Jordanian senior citizens residing in nursing homes has not yet been fully investigated. Therefore, this paper seeks to assess the effectiveness of HMD-based VRRT by conducting pre- and post-intervention evaluations. This research aims to provide valuable insights into the applicability and significance of VRRT in the Jordanian context, contributing ...
Source: Working with Older People - October 5, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Asem Abdalrahim Mohammad Suliman Mohammed ALBashtawy Abdullah Alkhawaldeh Wafa'a Ta'an Source Type: research
The older adult: physical activity considerations and learning to age in place
This study was useful to increase understanding of older adults’ learning, lifestyles and effects on aging independently.As older adults have true expectations of requirements for successful aging in place, realistic levels of PA and transfer of learning could improve the intended outcome of aging independently.PA is often an overlooked factor for occupational engagement and aging in place and is novel to investigate in combination with interviews. (Source: Working with Older People)
Source: Working with Older People - October 3, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Ryan M. Carrick Danielle Wadsworth Source Type: research
An evaluation of behaviour monitoring charts for behaviours that challenge in an older adult inpatients dementia service
This 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 dementia service in the North of England (Aim I) and to understand staff perceptions and experiences of completing BMC for BtC in dementia (Aim II).Descriptive statistics and graphs were used to analyse and interpret quantitative data gathered from BMC (Aim I) and Likert-scale survey responses (Aim II). Thematic analysis (Braun and Clarke, 2006) was used to analyse and interpret qualitative data collected from responses to open-ended survey question...
Source: Working with Older People - October 2, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Nicole King Ian Asquith Source Type: research
Behavioural determinants of health-care utilisation among elderly population: a cross-sectional analysis from Punjab
This study examines health-care utilisation among the elderly population in Punjab. A structured questionnaire was used to collect the data in the state of Punjab, with a multi-stage stratified random sample of 385 respondents. Logit regression was used to analyse the association between several behavioural factors like age, gender, place of residence, source of livelihood, education and frequency of visits with health-care utilisation among elderly aged 60 and above.This study revealed that gender, age, place of residence, source of livelihood, education and frequency of visits were significant determinants of health-care...
Source: Working with Older People - October 2, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Pooja Kansra Amiya Abdul Khadar Source Type: research
