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2025, Economic Challenges and Social Security in Old Age (ISBN: 978-625-95080-5-4)

Çalışma hayatında var olan toplumsal cinsiyete dayalı eşitsizlikler yaşlılık döneminde de belirleyicidir. İstihdam sorunları, düşük ücret, eksik ödenen primler veya güvencesizlik gibi çalışma hayatında çoğunlukla kadınların karşılaştığı... more

2025, Journal of the School of Language, Literature and Culture Studies

Cyber fraud against senior citizens is a growing global concern. Seniors are frequently seen as more vulnerable to internet scams due to their unfamiliarity with digital technologies, making them great targets for scammers. Many older people are less acquainted with the complexities of digital platforms and may fail to detect red flags in online communications. Seniors, particularly those living alone, are vulnerable to frauds that promise companionship or solutions to their issues. Many elderly people grew raised in a period when human connections were built on trust, making them more prone to believe a scammer. As people get older, cognitive loss can impair their decision-making abilities, leaving them more vulnerable to manipulation. In 2023, Maharashtra witnessed more than 2000 cases of financial frauds (YoY 30% increase) with senior citizen being majority of the victims. This paper will try and analyse various types, trends, causes of frauds and develop mechanism to educate the senior citizen to be prepared against cyber intruders.

2025, National Journal of Community Medicine

Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) is India's flagship health insurance scheme with the aim of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). With its recent expansion to all senior citizens above the age of 70, the scheme will have a greater impact on elderly health care and financial security. This review examines the effect of AB-PMJAY on access to healthcare, catastrophic health expenditure (CHE), and the infrastructure for geriat-ric care in India. The elderly population normally suffers from not only a high burden of non-communicable dis-eases but also several chronic health issues along with financial instability arising from low-income sources. The pool of reserves traditionally used to provide up to ₹5 lakh per person is expected to reduce out-of-pocket health expenses, increased hospital utilization, and improves overall health outcomes; however, issues relating to ac-cess, enrolment difficulties, lack of hospital infrastructure, and financial sustainability still linger. For policy-makers, recommendations must be made in relation to improving enrolment processes, strengthening geriatric services, and being on guard against fraud, all in an effort to ensure the effectiveness of the scheme. Targeting these will be critical in enabling equitable access to healthcare and financial protection for the rapidly growing elderly population in India.

2025, Przegląd Socjologii Jakościowej

Wychodząc od koncepcji poszerzonego świata społecznego w ujęciach socjologii nowego materializmu oraz socjologii wegańskiej, autorka przeprowadziła pilotaż w kwestii widoczności i niewidoczności starzejących się osób zwierzęcych w przestrzeni publicznej oraz internecie. Podąża ona za przesłankami związanymi z ukrywaniem starych zwierząt w sytuacji, kiedy ich wygląd może budzić dyskomfort lub zniechęcać do odwiedzania danego ośrodka (na przykładach ogrodów zoologicznych czy schronisk dla zwierząt), niewidocznością wynikającą z samoizolacji lub niedożywania starości, co ma miejsce w przypadku zwierząt hodowlanych, oraz za eksponowaniem starości (na przykładach sanktuariów i azylów) w celu zbudowania więzi z obserwującymi i nakłonienia ich do wpłacania darowizn na leczenie konkretnych osobników i utrzymanie ośrodków.

2025, Revista Electrónica Educare

2025, Architectural Barriers in Italian Schools: An Analysis of Accessibility Solutions and Stairlift Implementation

This study examines the state of architectural barriers in Italian educational institutions and the solutions implemented to overcome them, with particular focus on stairlift installations across different regions. Based on data collected by the Italian National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT) over the past decade, the research reveals that only 33% of Italian schools fully comply with accessibility standards. The implementation of accessibility solutions varies significantly across regions, with particular disparities in stairlift adoption rates. The findings highlight the need for more comprehensive accessibility policies and increased investment in mobility solutions for disabled students in the Italian educational system.

2025, Media Practice and Education

This paper offers a review of mobile studies from an interdisciplinary perspective, with a focus on the main developments identified during the 3rd and 4th Mobile Studies Congresses. It highlights the congresses as inter-disciplinary dialogue held to bring together academia and practice. Some of the emerging themes are mobile media and smartphone filmmaking, the integration of AI in mobile content generation, and the application of mobile platforms in health, education and social change. The Mobile Innovation Network and Association (MINA) also plays a role in the discourse on mobile innovation by fostering creative and scholarly collaborations. This review, by linking the congress outcomes with MINA initiatives, shows how it contributes to the understanding of the evolving mobile media landscape through collaborative conferences and networked communities. It thus confirms the value of inter-disciplinary collaboration in the growth of mobile studies.

2025, Proceedings of the 54th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences

This article presents the frequency of using websites and social media by three age groups (18-34, 35-54, 55+) from Italy, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, and Spain to form opinions about scientific topics. The findings come from studies performed within a European project entitled CONCISE, which is researching the role of communication in creating EU citizens' perceptions about science. The results show that young, heavy users take the lead in using all digital sources, except for general websites, where the middle-aged show dominance. Facebook is the most-used social media platform among all age groups. The group of social media non-users among older adults is almost seven times larger than that of the young. The study offers insights for scientists and policymakers which digital media to target to effectively reach the various age groups with reliable and trustworthy scientific information thus combating misinformation and pseudoscience.

2025, Libro de Actas IN-RED 2019: V Congreso de Innovación Edicativa y Docencia en Red

2025

This report evaluates the co-design methodologies used to create the digital video interventions. Using a qualitative analysis of participant consultation questions, surveys and feedback, this report maps the approach taken to the co-design process and evaluates its success as part of the broader ECLC primary prevention aims. After the Introduction and Background, the report will outline the Phase I and Phase II methodological approaches. Analysis of the participant consultation data and results of the co-design part of the project will follow, and finally the Discussion will evaluate the success of co-design methodologies in community-focussed primary prevention strategies targeting elder abuse.

2025

Zawiera recenzję książki: Lecznica narodu : kulturotwórcza rola zakładu przyrodoleczniczego doktora Apolinarego Tarnawskiego w Kosowie na Pokuciu (1893-1939) / Natalia Tarkowska. Kraków : Scientia Plus, 2016. ISBN 978-83-63646-00-

2025, Current Alzheimer research

In the nineties, numerous studies began to highlight the problem of the increasing number of people with Alzheimer's disease in developed countries, especially in the context of demographic progress. At the same time, the 21st century is typical of the development of advanced technologies that penetrate all areas of human life. Digital devices, sensors, and intelligent applications are tools that can help seniors and allow better communication and control of their caregivers. The aim of the paper is to provide an up-to-date summary of the use of technological solutions for improving health and safety for people with Alzheimer's disease. Firstly, the problems and needs of senior citizens with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and their caregivers are specified. Secondly, a scoping review is performed regarding the technological solutions suggested to assist this specific group of patients. Works obtained from the following libraries used in this scoping review: Web of Science, Pub...

2025

The text is a result of adjusting to elementary standards of a scientific discourse of the author’s speech during the 7th National Memetic Scientific Workshop, which took place in Szczyrk on March 8th – 10th, 2012, with the motto Powtarzalnośc i zmiennośc w kulturze i naturze [Repetition and Changeability in Culture and Nature]. The author (in accordance with the title) attempts to relate his use of a telephone (including cellphones) throughout his life and how a telephone has been used and worn out. In an obvious manner, Michal Noszczyk refers a few lines of thinking (“what isn’t new”), most often recalling the name of Clifford Geertz. It is a deliberate (albeit innocent) provocation.

2025, Sambhāṣaṇ

in today's society, older individuals face an array of challenges throughout their lives. one critical issue is the phenomenon of suicidal behavior among the elderly. this article delves into the characteristics and explores the underlying causes of suicide-related mortality among the participants who are sixty years and above. data for this research was obtained from news articles published in various indian newspapers, magazines, and online news platforms and it was analysed. the researcher compiled 60 instances of suicides among the elderly, focusing on reports from north indian states between march and June of 2022. Findings from the study reveal a significant increase in suicides among older adults, largely attributed to their precarious circumstances in later life. Furthermore, several contributing factors to this troubling trend have been identified, including familial abuse, chronic illnesses, depression, economic hardship, and social isolation, all of which exacerbate suicidal tendencies among older individuals.

2025, Porta Aurea (15)

Virtuous life was an ideal for every member of an Early Modern European society. Both men and women had different virtues to be characterized with. For women it was most important to be pious, chaste and obedient. From 16th century onwards, the num‑ber of treatises advising how to achieve moral excellence and their popularity increased. Treatises directed at women belonged to this genre. The article examines whether they were known in Early Modern Gdańsk and shows their influence on moralistic literature and literature for preaching, such as Johann Botsack Moralia Gedanensia from 1699 and Nathanael Letius Dodecas Thesium Matrimonialium published in the first decade of the 18th century. Its aim was also to show representations of primary womanly virtues and prominent women from the Old Testament and Ancient Rome’s history serving as exempla, such as Judith, Esther, Lucretia and Veturia especially in the public space in Saint Mary’s Church, Saint John’s Church, and in the Artus Court.

2025

Wraz z pojawieniem się obrazu w przestrzeni mediów zrodziła się silna wiara w jego nieograniczone możliwości, a z nią przekonanie o prawdzie przeniesionej i utrwalonej za pomocą aparatu czy kamery. Odtąd każda informacja wzmocniona elementami ikonicznymi miała uwiarygadniać zawarte w niej słowa. W odczuciu pierwszych widzów obraz stał na straży wiarygodności przekazu. Na początku przy pomocy teleodbiorników możliwa była demaskacja pozorów rzeczywistości. Magia zawoalowanych wypowiedzi traciła więc swoją moc w konfrontacji z tym, co widzialne. Dziś zarówno wiarę w słowo, jak i w obraz ukazywany w szeroko pojętym dyskursie publicznym sprowadzić można raczej do agnostycyzmu. Wszak nie sposób dowieść, czy podawany do wiadomości przekaz jest i równocześnie nie jest prawdziwy (...)

2025

HAL is a multi-disciplinary open access archive for the deposit and dissemination of scientific research documents, whether they are published or not. The documents may come from teaching and research institutions in France or abroad, or from public or private research centers. L'archive ouverte pluridisciplinaire HAL, est destinée au dépôt et à la diffusion de documents scientifiques de niveau recherche, publiés ou non, émanant des établissements d'enseignement et de recherche français ou étrangers, des laboratoires publics ou privés.

2025, Philippine Social Science Journal

Older adults or third-age learners, despite their age, are growing more enthusiastic about learning English. In Japan, 18.2% of English learners are from the third-age learners' group. This phenomenological study explored the lived experiences of Japanese third-age learners in learning English in Japan's Chubu region. Eight (8) Japanese third-age learners were identified as participants using a purposive sampling technique and inclusion criteria. Results demonstrated that, in essence, their experiences in learning English constituted a complex interplay of three major themes: motivations, adversities, and adaptation. Their experiences represent a profound exploration of self-discovery, intellectual engagement, and the pursuit of meaningful relationships in a globalized society. This linguistic journey highlights the human spirit's ongoing capacity for growth and adaptation, reinforcing the significance of language as a bridge to new horizons and enriching experiences. Th...

2025, Lublin. Historia dzielnic. W 700. rocznicę lokacji miasta

2025, Revista Portuguesa de Saúde Pública

2025

Praca socjalna jest profesją stale poszukującą nowych, bardziej skutecznych metod aktywizacji i poprawy jakości życia osób, które z różnych powodów znalazły się poza głównym nurtem życia społecznego. W polu działania profesjonalnego znalazła się obecnie animaloterapia, uznawana za naturalną metodę wspomagania leczenia i rehabilitacji osób niepełnosprawnych opartą na bezpośrednim kontakcie ze zwierzętami. Liczne badania prowadzone za granicą potwierdziły pozytywny wpływ tej metody na dobrostan osób starszych. Szacuje się, że w samych Stanach Zjednoczonych wdrożonych zostało ponad 2,500 programów opartych na udziale zwierzęcia, co wynika przede wszystkim z mierzalnego, korzystnego wpływu, jaki zwierzęta mają na zdrowie człowieka, jego dobrostan i motywację. Efekty te zauważalne są u wszystkich, bez względu na wiek, rasę, płeć, orientację seksualną, status socjoekonomiczny i warunki życia. Pionierskie praktyki w zakresie alpakoterapii podejmowane są od niedawna również w Polsce. Ich wp...

2025, ACE

El sentido de comunidad es un concepto compuesto tanto por los aspectos sociales como físicos de una comunidad, ya que el sentimiento de pertenencia a un grupo está delimitado y determinado por los espacios físicos tangibles donde ocurren las interacciones sociales y el significado que las personas otorgan a dichos espacios. Desde el marco teórico del sentido de comunidad, se considera que es un concepto capaz de predecir el grado de movilización de una comunidad para exigir e introducir mejoras en su barrio, así como contribuir al bienestar y calidad de vida de las personas que integran el barrio. En este estudio utilizamos una metodología mixta, por un lado, un diseño correlacional mediante cuestionarios autoinformados, por otro lado, un diseño cualitativo mediante entrevistas acompañadas de cartografía participativa o mapeo social para conocer en mayor profundidad la representación mental y gráfica que las personas hacen sobre su barrio. Los resultados indican que el sentido de comunidad, en particular los aspectos físicos bien cuidados que facilitan la accesibilidad e interacción social, se relacionan con una mayor calidad de vida residencial y una menor soledad no deseada, que son considerados indicadores de bienestar en la población general. Estos hallazgos son de interés a la hora de configurar, en conjunto con los residentes, espacios urbanos públicos inclusivos.

2025, International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews

The ageing of the world population is progressive and rapid. It is an unprecedented phenomenon that is affecting almost all countries of the world. As long as fertility continues to fall or remains low and old-age mortality keeps on declining, the proportion of parents people will continue to increase.
Rapid population ageing is one of the defining trends of our time. By the year 2050, it is estimated that there will be 1.5 billion people aged 65 and above, constituting one sixth of the world’s population. While ageing in itself does not necessarily make individuals more vulnerable, a number of physical, political, economic and social factors that accompany parents age contribute to the challenges that parents persons face in the enjoyment of their human rights, as has been evidenced during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.

2025, Digitalna knjižnica Slovenije, dlib.si - Skupnost muzejev Slovenije, Sekcija za izobraževanje in komuniciranje

Skrb za človeka, za njegovo fizično, senzorno in mentalno počutje je neločljivo povezana z delom
vseh, ki se v javni ustanovi srečujemo z obiskovalci, uporabniki, strankami. Tokrat v ospredje
postavljamo ljudi v tretjem življenjskem obdobju in se sprašujemo, kaj smo doslej za to potencialno
skupino v dediščinskih in umetnostnih ustanovah že naredili in kaj še bomo. Nedavna anketa o
dostopnosti muzejev in galerij starejšim ni pokazala nič kaj rožnatih rezultatov, problematični sta
predvsem mobilnost po zgradbah (stopnišča, pomanjkanje dvigal) in orientacija do teh ustanov.
Kot nekdanji kustos pedagog in snovalec ene prvih komunikacijskih služb v muzejih sem imel
neprestano pred očmi tudi starejše, še posebej ker smo ob temeljiti prenovi stare muzejske stavbe
Mestnega muzeja v Ljubljani imeli priložnost, da upoštevamo in spoštujemo čim več standardov
dostopnosti za vse vrste ranljivih skupin. A moja priporočila, primeri podobnih praks ter očitki o
nespoštovanju zakonodaje niso vedno naleteli na odprta ušesa kustosov in vodilnih.
V več kot četrtstoletni praksi muzejskega pedagoga in raziskovalca občinstva sem se večkrat srečeval
s problematiko starejših, še pogosteje pa, ko sem se tudi sam znašel med starejšimi. Impulzi o
zagotavljanju večje dostopnosti so prihajali tako iz mednarodnih muzejskih organizacij in evropskih
projektov kakor tudi s strani strokovnjakov, ki smo jih povabili na mednarodna srečanja, imenovana
muzeoforum, kjer smo vzpostavljali dialog med domačimi in tujimi muzealci in izmenjevali izkušnje.
Tretji vir pa so bile raziskave občinstva in evalvacije razstav, ki smo jih sporadično opravljali po
slovenskih muzejih in galerijah.
Ob širokem teoretskem pregledu in ob dosedanjih številnih raziskavah in analizah o psihosocialnih
posebnostih in izobraževalnih potrebah starejših odraslih so priročnik sooblikovali tudi praktiki –
kustosi pedagogi in drugi strokovnjaki. Ducat primerov odlične prakse iz slovenskih dediščinskih in
umetnostnih ustanov, ki utegnejo navdihniti in opogumiti mlajšo generacijo muzealcev, zgovorno
priča, da slovenskim muzealcem ni čisto vseeno za srebrno generacijo. S prispevki sodelavcev te
publikacije smo odgovorili na nekatera pomembna vprašanja:
• Na kakšen način lahko starejši odrasli spoznavajo kulturno dediščino in umetnost, kako lahko
ob prijetnem druženju potešijo svojo radovednost?
• Kako se lahko prostovoljno vključijo in aktivno sodelujejo pri različnih dejavnostih?
• Kaj lahko starejši prispevajo v zakladnico kolektivnega spomina in kakšni so terapevtski učinki
na osebni ravni?
• Kako dediščino, shranjeno v dediščinskih in umetnostnih ustanovah, približati tistim
starejšim, ki zaradi fizičnih in senzornih motenj te ustanove ne morejo obiskati?

2025

W publikacji podjęto próbę odpowiedzi na kilka fundamentalnych pytań, m.in.: o czynniki determinujące powstawanie i skuteczne funkcjonowanie rad seniorów, jak również o naturę barier, które hamują bądź paraliżują ich działalność? Autorka... more

2025

Life experience of elderly generations seems to be insuffi cient to live in the contemporary world. In order not to be marginalised, elderly people must gain new skills. Reality cannot be changed. Progress cannot be stopped. It is the elderly generation that must keep pace. In this pursuit education can help. The University of the Third Age is a natural and obvious place to get education in late adulthood.

2025, Bijdragen en Mededelingen Betreffende de Geschiedenis der Nederlanden, Vol. 116, No. 2, p. 162-197

Tot halverwege de jaren zeventig was de geschiedschrijving van de psychiatrie in Nederland overwegend medische geschiedenis met een antiquarisch karakter. Historische studies van de psychiatrie bestonden hoofdzakelijk uit curiosa, jubileumboeken, biografische bijdragen en enkele bronnenpublicaties van de hand van enkele inspecteurs van de krankzinnigenzorg. De nadruk lag op de eigen dynamiek van de psychiatrie als betrekkelijk autonome vorm van wetenschappelijke kennisverwerving. De eigentijdse stand van zaken in de psychiatrie diende - meestal impliciet - als leidraad voor de beschrijving van het verleden. De geschiedenis van de psychiatrie werd nogal eens voorgesteld als een ontwikkeling waarin onwetendheid, bijgeloof, mishandeling en verwaarlozing plaats maakten voor toenemend wetenschappelijk inzicht en een rationele en humanitaire behandeling van patiënten. Deze sterk naar presentisme neigende geschiedschrijving door direct betrokkenen maakte vanaf de tweede helft van de jaren zeventig plaats voor nieuw onderzoek van vooral sociale wetenschappers die een meer gedistantieerde houding innamen ten aanzien van de psychiatrie en aansluiting zochten bij de sociale en mentaliteitsgeschiedenis. Buitenlandse voorbeelden en de kritiek vanuit de anti-psychiatrische beweging op de praktijk van de inrichtingspsychiatrie deden hun invloed gelden. De vanzelfsprekende vooronderstellingen van de psychiatrie en haar geëigende geschiedbeeld kwam ter discussie te staan. De aandacht richtte zich in het bijzonder op de etikettering van sociaal deviant gedrag als geestesziekte, de belangen en macht van de psychiatrische beroepsgroep en de bijdrage van de psychiatrie aan de disciplinering en normalisering van maatschappelijk ongewenste individuen en groepen. Hoewel Nederlandse onderzoekers indertijd ook meer oog kregen voor de maatschappelijke context van de psychiatrie, bleef de Nederlandse geschiedschrijving van de psychiatrie in de jaren tachtig overwegend empirisch en descriptief georiënteerd. Bovendien ging het voornamelijk om gedetailleerde deelonderzoeken; zowel theoretisch onderbouwde overzichtswerken als vergelijkende studies ontbraken nagenoeg. Het onderzoek ontbeerde ook continuïteit en institutionele inbedding. In deze situatie kwam verandering met het door NWO samen met het Huizinga Instituut en de daarin participerende Universiteiten van Amsterdam en Maastricht vanaf begin 1999 gefinancierde onderzoeksprogramma De gestoorde psyché: theorie en praktijk in Nederland in de twintigste eeuw, de tot nu toe meest omvangrijke onderneming op dit gebied. Aanleiding om opnieuw de recente geschiedschrijving van de psychiatrie en de geestelijke gezondheidszorg in Nederland onder de loep te nemen. In dit overzicht ligt de nadruk op publicaties uit het afgelopen decennium - op een vijftal ter recensie ontvangen monografieën, waaronder drie dissertaties, zal iets uitgebreider worden ingegaan - maar daarnaast wordt ook verwezen naar werken die eerder zijn verschenen, vooral voor zover zij belangrijk zijn om de huidige stand van zaken en de lacunes in het onderzoek te inventariseren. In het eerste deel van dit artikel behandelen wij de geschiedschrijving van de intramurale geestelijke gezondheidszorg. Hierin komen achtereenvolgens publicaties over de geschiedenis van psychiatrische instellingen, het beroep van psychiatrisch verpleegkundige en de zwakzinnigenzorg aan bod. Het tweede deel van dit artikel, over het domein van de psychiatrie, vervult een scharnierfunctie. Het is gewijd aan een tweetal thema's die meer zijdelings ook in het eerste en derde deel van dit artikel aan bod komen, namelijk de geschiedschrijving van het psychiatrisch beroep, met inbegrip van de forensische en de universitaire psychiatrie, alsmede de invloed van godsdienst op psychiatrie en geestelijke gezondheidszorg. Veel van deze onderdelen en aspecten van de psychiatrie en geestelijke gezondheidszorg kwamen in de loop van de negentiende eeuw tot ontwikkeling, maar maakten in de twintigste eeuw grote veranderingen door. Kenmerkend voor de twintigste eeuw is de verbreiding van de psychiatrie buiten de gestichten en ziekenhuizen. In het derde deel, over de geschiedschrijving van de extramurale geestelijke gezondheidszorg, staan achtereenvolgens de ambulante sector, de psychoanalyse en psychotherapie, de vraag naar geestelijke gezondheidszorg en het voorkomen van bepaalde psychiatrische ziektebeelden centraal. Tenslotte zullen wij de lacunes in het onderzoek aanstippen en enkele suggesties doen voor toekomstig onderzoek.

2025, Genezen: Opstellen bij het afscheid van Marijke Gijswijt-Hofstra

Ondanks haar oriëntatie op de biomedische wetenschappen en psychologie, waarin de oorzaak van geestesstoornissen in het lichaam of de psyché werden gezocht, kende de psychiatrie in de negentiende en twintigste eeuw een sociaal-morele onderstroom. Deze kwam in het bijzonder tot uiting in cultuurkritische reacties op de moderne maatschappij. Psychiaters wezen rond 1900 niet alleen op de biologische oorzaken van waanzin en nerveuze aandoeningen, zoals erfelijkheid, maar zij schonken ook uitgebreid aandacht aan schadelijke gedragingen en sociaal-culturele invloeden die het geestelijk evenwicht op de proef stelden: pauperisme, gebrekkig hygiëne, zedeloosheid, overmatige consumptie van genotmiddelen, seksuele excessen, een slechte opvoeding, de groeiende discrepantie tussen de intellectuele en morele ontwikkeling van de mens, vrouwenemancipatie, de verhevigde strijd om het bestaan, het hectische levenstempo in de steden, nauwelijks bij te houden technologische vernieuwingen en de snelle transport- en communicatiemiddelen. Om de aantasting van geest en zenuwen te weerstaan, waren zelfbeheersing, wilskracht, plichtsbesef en orde en regelmaat geboden. In Nederland leidde de cultuurkritische en sociaal-hygiënische bewogenheid onder psychiaters in het midden van de jaren twintig tot de beweging voor geestelijke volksgezondheid. Naar het voorbeeld van de succesvolle bestrijding van besmettelijke volksziekten bepleitten deze psychohygiënisten preventieve maatregelen om de vermeende toename van geestes- en zenuwziekte in te dammen, bijvoorbeeld door middel van de vroegtijdige behandeling van lichte psychische aandoeningen. Het werkveld dat zij claimden, strekte zich uit van huwelijk, gezin, seksualiteit, voortplanting en opvoeding tot onderwijs, vrijetijdsbesteding, alcoholisme en criminaliteit. Bevreesd voor culturele vervlakking en sociale desintegratie benadrukten zij evenals andere intellectuelen in het interbellum het belang van geestelijke waarden en gemeenschapszin. Het psychohygiënische gedachtegoed sloot aan bij het beschavingsoffensief, dat in de negentiende eeuw vooral uitging van de liberale burgerij, maar dat vanaf de eeuwwisseling vervlochten was geraakt met het confessionele en sociaaldemocratische emancipatiestreven. Naarmate de democratisering voortschreed, achtten vertegenwoordigers van de elites het des te noodzakelijker om het volk zedelijk te verheffen. Voor verantwoord burgerschap waren zelfbeheersing en gemeenschapszin vereist. Volksopvoeding onder leiding van de culturele en wetenschappelijke elite gold als hét middel om een samenbindende morele oriëntatie op burgerlijke fatsoensnormen en algemene christelijke waarden te garanderen. Met hun normatieve invulling van het begrip geestelijke volksgezondheid sloten de leidende psychohygiënisten nauw aan bij het streven naar een goed geordende massasamenleving door middel van de onvoorwaardelijke aanpassing en onderschikking van het individu aan een collectief gedeeld normen- en waardepatroon. De psychohygiëne bood psychiaters een kader om zich op te werpen als hoeders van de publieke moraal. De basis daarvoor werd al voor de Tweede Wereldoorlog gelegd, maar in de periode 1950-1980 manifesteerden enkelen zich nog sterker als morele entrepreneurs in de Nederlandse samenleving. Daarbij maakte hun defensieve houding ten aanzien van moderniseringsverschijnselen al gauw plaats voor vernieuwingsgezindheid. Dit artikel gaat over de bijdragen van psychiaters aan de taboedoorbrekende morele heroriëntatie ten aanzien van een aantal gevoelige kwesties, die het persoonlijke leven van veel Nederlanders direct raakten: godsdienst, seksualiteit, geboorteregeling, abortus, euthanasie, drugsgebruik en de verwerking van de oorlog. Daarbij zal ik aangeven wat de nieuwe – in hoge mate psychologiserende – publieke moraal inhield en waarom deze vanaf de jaren tachtig aan betekenis inboette.

2025

This study explores the Quality of Life (QoL) of senior citizens residing in Home for the Aged in Quezon City, focusing on their lived experiences, challenges, and perceptions of successful aging. Using a qualitative phenomenological approach, semi-structured interviews were conducted with senior residents to gain insights into the factors affecting their well-being. The findings reveal that while senior citizens in care facilities benefit from structured routines, medical care, and social support, they also face challenges such as feelings of isolation, loss of autonomy, and mental health concerns. The study highlights the importance of addressing both the physical and emotional needs of elderly residents, ensuring they experience a fulfilling quality of life. By identifying key factors such as social relationships, healthcare access, and personal autonomy, this research contributes valuable information for caregivers, policymakers, and family members to improve the living conditions of senior citizens in care homes.

2025, Libro de Actas IN-RED 2019: V Congreso de Innovación Edicativa y Docencia en Red

Service-learning (SL) is a methodology that contributes to the formation of values and the citizenship of university students, who can acquire a relevant role in the construction of a more dignified, inclusive, cohesive and equitable citizenship. The objective of the work is to quantify how the SL methodology implemented in a subject improves the competences of the students in the same course of implementation and after one year of implementation.

2025, Tourism Management

This study explores why seniors use SNSs for tourism products and services. Seniors' social capital has significant effects on attachments in SNSs. Seniors' altruism has significant effects on common bond and identity attachments. Common bond and identity have significant effects on revisit intention to SNSs. The effect of common identity on revisit intention is greater than common bond.

2025, Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences

Demographic changes in many European countries show a strong process of ageing societies. The situation proves the urgent need for action to the elderly population, the effect of which would be to improve the senior citizens' quality of life not only by creating a framework for a medical care and support but also through the emotional support and promotion of active ageing. The concept goes beyond the purpose of preventing the disease in the elderly population; it seeks instead to mobilizing and optimizing the functioning of the social group in the physical, psychological and social, as well as technological spheres. Hence, the development of a professional caregiver of an elderly person is one of the challenges of a modern world. The paper is based on the research conducted by the EduCare Project team in several focus groups from Italy, Poland, Romania and Spain, in order to identify the main competencies, skills and experiences expected from a caregiver and consequently to create a profile of a new carer for a new millennium. The method chosen for the research was focus groups with 6 to 12 participants. The qualitative analysis was conducted on the data gained from about 132 people, put in three groups of interest: trainers of elderly caregivers, elderly caregivers and elderly people. The focus groups interviews were conducted with use of a set of open-ended questions that explored the perception of all the groups in relation to research objectives. The paper defines and exemplifies what is expected from the "new carer", describes main difficulties in taking up and performing the role of a carer and presents a strategy of creating a proper relation on the "new carer" -"new senior citizen" level. The authors describe the favourable competences and skills needed for the carer's role. The research revealed the need of creating professional courses for "new carers", and also creating and using community forms of caregivers' support.

2025

Artykul wpisuje sie w problematyke refleksji i badan gerontologopedycznych zogniskowanychna zagadnieniu wspierania sprawności jezykowej i komunikacyjnej seniorow starzejących siefizjologicznie (optymalnie) lub z niewielką deterioryzacją poznawczą. Przedstawione w nimrozwazania rozpoczyna wątek poświecony nowym wyzwaniom, jakie stoją przed logopediąw XXI wieku, glownie w odniesieniu do tzw. krajow rozwijających sie. W ostatniej cześci artykuluzostaly opisane wskazania dla dzialan sluzących wspieraniu sprawności jezykowej i komunikacyjnejseniorow, ktore bazują na doświadczeniach terapeutycznych autorki. Osobne miejscepoświecono charakterystyce wybranych aspektow starzenia sie oraz wplywowi czynnikow socjokulturowychna poznawcze funkcjonowanie seniorow.

2025, Desh Vikas Journal

Hardly had I started to ponder over the theme of the present article when a prominent English daily extended me an invitation for “Explained Live: Why is India Aging So Fast?” to interact with a demographer, Srinivas Goli, on 26 October 2024, on an online platform. This program enabled and encouraged me to pen the present article, which is based on my periodic visits to various old-age homes in and around Gandhinagar district of Gujarat and interactions with aged people. The write-up reflects the author's determination to carry out an in-depth study on the socio-economic dynamics associated with India’s growing population of senior and super-senior citizens. The researcher observed a few problems among senior citizens i.e. health problems, decreasing immunity. Common ailments among the elderly include fluctuating blood pressure, muscular pain, deficiency of micronutrients (B12, calcium), arthritis, ophthalmic issues, insomnia, dysuria, dyspepsia, anxiety, auditory issues, cardiac problems, respiratory diseases, dermatological issues, and senile debility. These physical ailments often lead to psychological complications. The senior citizens are also facing psychological problems and societal problems. The author concluded that “An old-age home with basic amenities is a better alternative than a joint family setting where elderly parents are forced to live a life filled with misery” A multi-faceted strategy is essential to combat the challenges of aging in India. It is crucial to create a harmonious society where old and young generations live together happily”.

2025, Revista Latino-americana de Ambiente Construído & Sustentabilidade

Este artigo investiga o papel da ergonomia cognitiva no design de produtos para idosos institucionalizados, utilizando insights da experiência do usuário (UX). A pesquisa destaca como a adaptação das poltronas às necessidades cognitivas dos usuários pode melhorar significativamente seu conforto e bem-estar. Baseado em uma análise qualitativa das experiências dos usuários, o estudo revela que fatores como a facilidade de uso, a segurança e a autonomia desempenham papéis cruciais na aceitação e na satisfação com o design das poltronas. O artigo utiliza uma abordagem metodológica que inclui a revisão de literatura sobre ergonomia cognitiva e design de mobiliário, além de entrevistas e observações diretas com usuários idosos e profissionais de saúde. As diretrizes propostas para o design de poltronas incluem considerações sobre a simplicidade dos controles, a visibilidade dos elementos de ajuste e a facilidade de entrada e saída, todas orientadas para minimizar o esforço cognitivo e físico dos usuários. Os resultados sugerem que a integração de princípios de ergonomia cognitiva no design de poltronas pode levar a melhorias notáveis na experiência do usuário, promovendo um ambiente mais confortável e seguro. A pesquisa contribui com uma base de conhecimento essencial para designers e pesquisadores interessados em criar soluções que atendam às necessidades específicas de idosos institucionalizados, destacando a importância de um design centrado no usuário.
Palavras-chave: Ergonomia. Experiência do Usuário. Poltronas para idosos.

2025, Work, Aging and Retirement

This article investigates how a firm’s workforce characteristics affect an individual’s timing of exit from the labor market. It analyzes the relations between the age, skill, and wage structures of companies and the risk of labor market exit of Finnish older workers by using the detailed longitudinal register-based Finnish Linked Employer–Employee Data. The study follows the Finnish working population born between 1942 and 1950 (N = 216,713). Multilevel discrete-time survival analysis with individuals nested in firms is applied to estimate the risk of permanent exit from work between the ages of 53 and 68. The results show that these risks differ between firms: greater diversity in age and education levels among the workforce as well as seniority-based wage systems within a firm decrease the propensity of early exit, while being employed at a firm with an older staff increases the risk of exit. The findings from interactions between individual- and firm-level characteristics furthe...

2025

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2024, Health & New Media Research

This research examines the digital literacy and misinformation vulnerability among senior citizens in Vietnam during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study aims to understand how senior citizens navigate the infodemic and identify factors contributing to their susceptibility to misinformation.
The study utilizes participant observation and interview methodologies to explore the experiences of senior citizens with digital literacy and the impact of COVID-19 misinformation. The findings highlight the challenges faced by senior citizens in accessing accurate information and discerning misinformation. Lack of familiarity with news and social media platforms, and concerns regarding trust, privacy, and security hinder their digital literacy skills. Moreover, senior citizens are particularly vulnerable to misinformation, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions to enhance their digital literacy and empower them to navigate the infodemic effectively.

2024, Comunicación. Revista Internacional de Comunicación Audiovisual, Publicidad y Estudio Culturales

Vejez y envejecimiento son construcciones y procesos tanto biológicos como socio-culturales; no se pueden separar completamente, sino que se influyen e interrelacionan con el discurrir del tiempo. Como construcciones socio-culturales, la vejez, el envejecimiento y su definición no son conceptos inamovibles y, de hecho, varían en los diferentes contextos históricos, sociales y culturales.

2024

This thesis titled, "Lived Experiences of Badjao Street Dwellers in Metro Manila" prepared and submitted by ERICA G. CORPUZ, ANGELICA L. GOMEZ, MARICEL L. JAMANDRE, NICHOL S. PODILLANA, and ERIN MAR T. SELARIO in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Bachelor of Science in Psychology, has been examined and is hereby recommended for Oral Examination. December 2024 INSTR. EMERALDO A. SABIT JR., MA Date Adviser PANEL OF EXAMINERS Approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a grade of DR. AGNES F. MONTALBO Reader Accepted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Bachelor of Science in Psychology.

2024, Souvenir Souvenir of the 11th International Conference of Kaivalyadhama on Yoga in Cancer Care: Scope, evidence and evolution

The diagnosis of cancer is extremely traumatic adding to which is its treatment-related toxicity causing psychological distress in patients as well as their entire family. The need of the hour is to embrace adjunctive traditional modalities and interventions that may help reduce treatment related distress and improve quality of life. Yoga is one such mind body intervention that is not only gaining popularity but also an extremely beneficial practice.
Caregiver (CG) is a person who provides care to people who need help in taking care of themselves. CG may be health professionals, family members, friends, social workers or others. They may provide care at home or in a hospital or other health care setting. CGs provide steady emotional support to care seekers when their journey seems bleak and are also conduits between them and medical professionals fostering a collaborative approach.
CGs experience a rollercoaster of emotions as they constantly witness the pain and suffering of their loved ones, suppressing their own agony and struggles leading to emotional exhaustion resulting in chronic stress and burnout. Concept of ‘One Health’ by WHO recognizes the interconnectedness and encompasses a collaborative, multidisciplinary and cross-sectorial approach to ensure overall well-being. In the context of cancer care, this approach involves understanding the symbiotic relationship between patients, CGs and their support systems.
Though the task of caregiving is satisfying, it may lead to a decline in health or affect their personal, employment prospects, finances and social life. Stress, depression, sense of hopelessness and insomnia are some of the more commonly cited issues on CG health. It must be noted that the CG health has a significant impact on care recipients too. Hence our primary focus in this context is on improving the health, wellness and quality of life of CGs.
This is where complementary approaches such as Yoga can contribute as a powerful tool that addresses not only physical but also mental and emotional needs of those who selflessly care for others. Yoga reorients the feeling of caring and adds up meaning and purpose in the lives of CGs.

2024, SAECULUM CHRISTIANUM

W ZDROWIU I W CHOROBIE. ZALECENIA DIETETYCZNE W WYBRANYCH ŚREDNIOWIECZNYCH TRAKTATACH MEDYCZNYCH Z SALERNO (XI-XIII W.)

2024

This essay aims to analyzed the quality of pharmaceutical services provided through telepharmacy. The results showed that patients rated the quality of information obtained through telepharmacy as equivalent to information provided directly by pharmacists. This indicates that telepharmacy can be an effective alternative to improve patients' quality of life. Introduction In this modern era, having access to the internet has become a necessity for everyone. The internet makes all aspects of life easier. Of Indonesia's 262 million population, 54.68% use the internet; 87% are chat users and 74.84% are social media users (Winasis & Riyanto, 2020). The enormous potential of the internet in Indonesia can be utilized by pharmacies to carry out digital transformation, so that drug services become more effective and efficient. Through digitalization, pharmacies can provide more personalized and measurable services, so that patient needs can be better met. PMSE Regulation No. 80/2019 has encouraged the rapid growth of e-commerce in Indonesia, including the pharmaceutical sector. This regulation opens up opportunities for the public to more easily access various products, including medicines. The government also supports the development of a digital-based health and pharmaceutical sector, in line with the vision of Indonesia 4.0. Permenkes No. 74/2016 states that pharmaceutical services are direct services to patients that aim to improve the quality of life of patients. Pharmacists are responsible for ensuring that

2024, Current Alzheimer research

2024, Medycyna Ogólna i Nauki o Zdrowiu

Wprowadzenie i cel pracy. Celem pracy jest próba odpowiedzi na pytanie, czy wprowadzenie usług e-zdrowotnych w Polsce prowadzi do wyeliminowania barier związanych z dysfunkcjonalnością systemu ochrony zdrowia, czy też do wtórnego wykluczenia seniorów. Wśród omówionych zagadnień znajdują się dostępność usług realizowanych w ramach systemu e-zdrowie i telemedycyny oraz potrzeby osób starszych w tym zakresie. Metody przeglądu. Tekst artykułu oparto na przeglądzie literatury przeprowadzonym w 11 naukowych bazach danych z wykorzystaniem słów kluczowych: "ehealth", "e-health", "digital health", "telemedicine", "telehealth" oraz "Poland", "Polish", ograniczonym do okresu 2011-2021, oraz analizie aktów prawnych, raportów i statystyk udostępnionych przez instytucje publiczne (m.in. Ministerstwo Zdrowia, Centrum e-Zdrowia, portal ezdrowie.gov.pl). Opis stanu wiedzy. Wśród danych udostępnionych przez instytucje publiczne nie występują wyczerpujące informacje pozwalające na określenie użytkowników usług e-zdrowotnych pod względem wieku. O preferencjach osób starszych w zakresie korzystania z e-zdrowia i telemedycyny można wnioskować na podstawie wyników badań sondażowych. Według L. Bulińskiego i A. Błachnio (2017) 40% seniorów wykazuje gotowość do korzystania z innowacji technologicznych w usługach zdrowotnych. Podsumowanie. Dane dotyczące korzystania z usług e-zdrowia i telemedycyny przez osoby starsze są fragmentaryczne i rozproszone. Co więcej, badania naukowe dotyczące potrzeb seniorów w tym zakresie częściowo opierają się na niereprezentatywnych próbach. Pomimo że e-zdrowie i telemedycyna mają potencjał kompensowania nierówności w zdrowiu i różnych poziomów funkcjonalności ochrony zdrowia, należy podkreślić, że polski system e-usług zdrowotnych znajduje się nadal w fazie rozwoju.