This document provides information on an online Master's in Dementia and Aging Studies program offered by Texas State University. The program is the first of its kind in the United States and offers three tracks: long term care administration, practitioner, and research. Plans are outlined for future facilities at Texas State like a Dementia Village to conduct research and empower persons with dementia. Background information is also given on issues related to aging with dignity and independence.
Can Service Learning Enhance Social ResponsibilityJulie Gahimer
This document discusses how service learning experiences can be used to develop social responsibility in students in health professions programs. It describes a physical therapy course that includes a poverty simulation and 30 hours of service work with different populations. Students write reflections on how the experience relates to social and political issues and social responsibility. The reflections are evaluated on understanding diverse perspectives and linking experiences to broader contexts. Examples are provided of how students demonstrated indicators of social responsibility like advocating for health, promoting cultural competence, and ensuring social justice. The conclusion is that service learning can effectively impact the complex concept of social responsibility.
Economic empowerment programmes and women participation in community developm...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study on the Empowerment Support Initiative (ESI) in Rivers State, Nigeria, which aims to empower women through various programs. The study examined the implementation of ESI programs, women's participation in the programs, and the impact on women's involvement in community development. The researcher conducted a survey of over 2,000 women involved with community groups. The results showed that the extent of implementation of ESI programs, women's participation in decision-making, and the influence of ESI on women's roles in their communities were all rated as very low. The document concludes that more needs to be done to improve ESI's effectiveness in achieving its goals of enhancing women's socioeconomic status and participation in
Microfinance for disabled people how is it contributingAlexander Decker
Microfinance institutions have traditionally overlooked disabled people and excluded them from mainstream lending programs. While microfinance aims to help the poor and vulnerable, there are few examples of programs specifically serving disabled populations. Some pilot programs have found that disabled people can be economically active and reliable clients when given access to financial services. However, simply providing loans is not enough - disabled clients also need additional support services. Mainstreaming disabled clients also poses challenges for microfinance institutions in terms of staff training and developing inclusive policies. Strategic partnerships with disability organizations could help improve access and financial inclusion for disabled communities.
Addressing the Stigma The Embodied Experience of Transit Riders in Sonoma CountyPamela Wentzel
This document provides background information on a study about the embodied experiences of public transit riders in Sonoma County. It discusses literature related to challenges faced by transit dependent populations, including issues around food access, isolation in rural communities, safety concerns for those with disabilities, gender-based experiences, barriers to employment, and environmental considerations. The study aims to uncover patterns around community isolation, gender relationships, and experiences of those with physical limitations through interviews with local transit riders.
This document provides an introduction to a term paper on the socioeconomic effects of disability. It discusses several key topics:
1) The costs of disability, including direct costs like additional living expenses and public disability programs, as well as indirect costs like lost productivity. However, costs are difficult to quantify due to varying definitions and limited data.
2) The relationship between disability and poverty, as disabilities often limit economic opportunities and increase expenses, putting people at higher risk of falling below the poverty line.
3) Barriers people with disabilities face in education, resulting in lower educational attainment and fewer opportunities to participate meaningfully in the labor market.
4) Major barriers people with disabilities encounter in the labor market
This thesis examines how new technologies like driverless cars could help address transportation challenges faced by people with disabilities. It begins with a brief history of disability policy in the US, from early institutions like schools for the deaf, to the shift in the 20th century to view disability as a civil rights issue. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 aimed to prevent discrimination, but challenges remain around financial instability and lack of transportation options. New technologies may help overcome these challenges by enabling on-demand transportation services tailored to individual needs. The thesis proposes a pilot program in Connecticut to test autonomous vehicles for paratransit services.
A presentation from Wilson Majee, Ph.D, MPH, from the University of Missouri, suggests a model for community health & wellness that seeks to bridge the poverty gap by making resources at a university available to those within the community.
Can Service Learning Enhance Social ResponsibilityJulie Gahimer
This document discusses how service learning experiences can be used to develop social responsibility in students in health professions programs. It describes a physical therapy course that includes a poverty simulation and 30 hours of service work with different populations. Students write reflections on how the experience relates to social and political issues and social responsibility. The reflections are evaluated on understanding diverse perspectives and linking experiences to broader contexts. Examples are provided of how students demonstrated indicators of social responsibility like advocating for health, promoting cultural competence, and ensuring social justice. The conclusion is that service learning can effectively impact the complex concept of social responsibility.
Economic empowerment programmes and women participation in community developm...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study on the Empowerment Support Initiative (ESI) in Rivers State, Nigeria, which aims to empower women through various programs. The study examined the implementation of ESI programs, women's participation in the programs, and the impact on women's involvement in community development. The researcher conducted a survey of over 2,000 women involved with community groups. The results showed that the extent of implementation of ESI programs, women's participation in decision-making, and the influence of ESI on women's roles in their communities were all rated as very low. The document concludes that more needs to be done to improve ESI's effectiveness in achieving its goals of enhancing women's socioeconomic status and participation in
Microfinance for disabled people how is it contributingAlexander Decker
Microfinance institutions have traditionally overlooked disabled people and excluded them from mainstream lending programs. While microfinance aims to help the poor and vulnerable, there are few examples of programs specifically serving disabled populations. Some pilot programs have found that disabled people can be economically active and reliable clients when given access to financial services. However, simply providing loans is not enough - disabled clients also need additional support services. Mainstreaming disabled clients also poses challenges for microfinance institutions in terms of staff training and developing inclusive policies. Strategic partnerships with disability organizations could help improve access and financial inclusion for disabled communities.
Addressing the Stigma The Embodied Experience of Transit Riders in Sonoma CountyPamela Wentzel
This document provides background information on a study about the embodied experiences of public transit riders in Sonoma County. It discusses literature related to challenges faced by transit dependent populations, including issues around food access, isolation in rural communities, safety concerns for those with disabilities, gender-based experiences, barriers to employment, and environmental considerations. The study aims to uncover patterns around community isolation, gender relationships, and experiences of those with physical limitations through interviews with local transit riders.
This document provides an introduction to a term paper on the socioeconomic effects of disability. It discusses several key topics:
1) The costs of disability, including direct costs like additional living expenses and public disability programs, as well as indirect costs like lost productivity. However, costs are difficult to quantify due to varying definitions and limited data.
2) The relationship between disability and poverty, as disabilities often limit economic opportunities and increase expenses, putting people at higher risk of falling below the poverty line.
3) Barriers people with disabilities face in education, resulting in lower educational attainment and fewer opportunities to participate meaningfully in the labor market.
4) Major barriers people with disabilities encounter in the labor market
This thesis examines how new technologies like driverless cars could help address transportation challenges faced by people with disabilities. It begins with a brief history of disability policy in the US, from early institutions like schools for the deaf, to the shift in the 20th century to view disability as a civil rights issue. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 aimed to prevent discrimination, but challenges remain around financial instability and lack of transportation options. New technologies may help overcome these challenges by enabling on-demand transportation services tailored to individual needs. The thesis proposes a pilot program in Connecticut to test autonomous vehicles for paratransit services.
A presentation from Wilson Majee, Ph.D, MPH, from the University of Missouri, suggests a model for community health & wellness that seeks to bridge the poverty gap by making resources at a university available to those within the community.
People with Disabilities and the Right to Community LivingCitizen Network
David Towell outlines three keys to citizenship and three pathways to positive change in the lives of people with learning disabilities and in our communities.
This document summarizes an online discussion about designing transformative programs that address unpaid care work from a women's rights perspective. Participants discussed what the characteristics and measurable outcomes of successful programs might look like. Suggestions included recognizing the value of unpaid care work, reducing the time required through infrastructure improvements, redistributing responsibilities to men and boys, and ensuring those with care responsibilities are represented in decision-making. Measuring changes in the distribution of care tasks within households and increases in resources for care services and infrastructure were proposed as ways to assess programs' success in challenging gender norms and reducing women's disproportionate burden of unpaid care work.
The document discusses using baby boomer volunteers to help address the challenges of caring for an aging population given a shortage of caregivers. It identifies 3 needs: 1) A rapidly growing elderly population needing care at home; 2) A shrinking caregiver base; and 3) An underutilized group of baby boomer volunteers who want to remain engaged. The goal is to effectively recruit, train and retain baby boomer volunteers to provide services to the elderly. Key factors for successful programs include understanding volunteer motivations, designing roles that appeal to both altruistic and egoistic motivations, providing feedback, and ensuring volunteer experiences remain satisfying over time.
The document summarizes John Powell's presentation on collaborative solutions for inclusive and sustainable community economic development. It discusses how opportunity structures differ between communities and regions. It advocates looking at the relationships between institutions, systems and people. The presentation focuses on strategically connecting communities to opportunity through collaboration, engagement and empowerment across multiple domains to create equitable regions where all people and places have access to basic needs and a voice in their future.
Putting Children First: Session 2.1.D Marlene Ogawa - Social connectedness as...The Impact Initiative
Putting Children First: Identifying solutions and taking action to tackle poverty and inequality in Africa.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 23-25 October 2017
This three-day international conference aimed to engage policy makers, practitioners and researchers in identifying solutions for fighting child poverty and inequality in Africa, and in inspiring action towards change. The conference offered a platform for bridging divides across sectors, disciplines and policy, practice and research.
Tensions and antagonistic interactions of risks and ethics of using robotics ...Araz Taeihagh
This systematic review identifies four technological risks and five ethical issues associated with the use of robotics and autonomous systems in long-term care. The four technological risks are safety, privacy, liability, and adverse employment consequences for existing nursing care workers. The five ethical issues are loss of autonomy, loss of human interaction and social connectedness, objectification and infantilisation, deception, and social justice. The review also finds that some technological risks and ethical issues interact and offset each other in antagonistic ways. Understanding these risks, ethical issues, and their interactions is important for developing policies to govern the use of robotics in long-term care settings.
The document discusses the need for increased community-based services and education programs to support the growing aging population. As people live longer, more older adults will require additional assistance that community programs can provide. Key considerations for expanding these programs include the rising number of older adults, lower income families needing affordable options, and growing demand for non-traditional education approaches. Sufficient funding from government, community organizations, and private sources will be needed to meet this rising community need.
Teagen Johnson: CHNA Dane County, WI: Creighton MPH602Teagen Johnson
The document provides a community health needs assessment for Dane County, Wisconsin. It outlines the assessment process, which includes defining the community, identifying stakeholders, collecting and analyzing demographic and health indicator data, and prioritizing issues. Key findings include the county's diverse and educated population with access to healthcare, lower than average rates of obesity, diabetes and heart disease but high rates of chronic disease overall. Teen pregnancy and low birthweight are relatively low concerns.
Information Communication Technologies are not gendered biased.Its usage is equally effective for both males as well as females. its effectiveness and impact depend on how the person uses it. This particular ppt. tells its readers about the power of ICT and how women can use it for their empowerment while performing various roles which she performs during her life.
Peer support and DPULOs: three case studies (DRUK)Rich Watts
Three excellent case studies from Disability Rights UK on how DPULOs can help commissioners with peer support in different ways. You can find the original on the DRUK website here: http://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/dpulocasestudies.htm
"Silver Workers": Their Motives of working in Post-Retirement PeriodThe M.S University
This ppt is about senior citizens working in their post retirement period.It mainly focuses on their needs to work in this phase of life. This is a part of the larger study conducted for partial fulfillment of Ph.D. degree.
The document discusses the disablement model and public health approach to aging. It begins by outlining Nagi's concept of disability, which views disability as a gap between an individual's abilities and the demands of their social and physical environment. It then discusses the International Classification of Impairments, Disabilities and Handicaps (ICIDH) model and its evolution into the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) model. The document notes that disability results from the interaction between an individual and their environment, and that similar impairments can lead to different levels of disability depending on environmental and personal factors. It concludes by discussing how modifying tasks and environments can help reduce disability.
Older People and Personalisation in Australia - More Choice and Voice?Carrie Hayter
This document discusses the changing role of older people in Australia's aged care system, which is moving towards a model of "personalization." While proponents argue this provides more choice and control, critics contend that too much choice can overwhelm users and lead to marketization of services. The research questions examine the risks of mechanisms promoting choice and voice for older community care users. There is debate around what choice truly means for vulnerable users and whether voice mechanisms are more important than choice. The discussion suggests Australia needs more discussion on how to promote the voices of older users in policy design.
Accessibility and women with disabilities 2013samarthyamindia
This document discusses accessibility issues faced by women with disabilities in India. It summarizes key provisions of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) related to accessibility, mobility, discrimination, and participation. Women with disabilities in India face numerous barriers, including inaccessible infrastructure, lack of accessible public services, and increased risk of violence and abuse. The document recommends amending and adding to CEDAW provisions from the UNCRPD to better address the needs of women with disabilities and promote their full and equal participation.
Crime Trends in Nursing Homes Throughout Oklahoma Over The Past 30 YearsTalisha Griffin
This document provides an introduction and literature review for a research project examining crimes against nursing home residents in Oklahoma over the past 30 years. The introduction discusses the increasing elderly population and challenges providing adequate care. The literature review covers topics like caregiver stress and neglect, the burden on the long-term care industry, lack of medical autopsies, underreporting of elder abuse, and proposes an "Anchor Theory" to explain nursing home abuse and neglect. The research aims to analyze crime trends using various sources and provide policy suggestions to address the problem.
ICT has made a huge contribution to women's empowerment. women living in remote and rural areas are also being benefitted by ICT and they are making their contribution to society-building and development of the country.
The document discusses gender representation in media. It notes that media often portrays women in sexualized ways on magazine covers and advertisements to attract audiences. This leads to gender stereotyping that overgeneralizes characteristics of each gender. The document analyzes how women are commonly objectified or depicted as submissive in advertisements and Bollywood films. It suggests this is done to sell cultural and gender differences in a discriminatory way. Overall, the document argues that media representation of gender needs to change to avoid reducing women to objects and to depict them as fully capable.
Is Choice the only Fruit? – Hearing Older People's VoicesCarrie Hayter
The document discusses choice and voice for older people in aged care policy in Australia. It debates the benefits and risks of choice as the main policy mechanism, and whether choice alone is sufficient. It also examines the rise of the consumer model and assumptions about older people as consumers. The risks of individualized funding models are outlined, as well as the importance of collective voice mechanisms. Finally, the document calls for further research on the perspectives of diverse groups of older people regarding choice and voice.
The Future of an Aging Population - Glen HiemstraGlen Hiemstra
This presentation was made on February 18, 2009 to a conference on Aging, held in Savannah, Georgia, and aimed at the community of people in Coastal Georgia concerned with the issue. The material drew from an earlier conference on Aging held in Atlanta.
The document discusses several options and models that allow older adults to age in place rather than moving to nursing homes. It describes nursing home occupancy rates and limitations. Alternative models discussed include Green House communities, MedCottage temporary living structures, Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs), and universal design principles that make homes more accessible for aging. The document argues that these alternatives can allow seniors to remain in their communities at a lower cost than nursing home care and change attitudes about aging.
People with Disabilities and the Right to Community LivingCitizen Network
David Towell outlines three keys to citizenship and three pathways to positive change in the lives of people with learning disabilities and in our communities.
This document summarizes an online discussion about designing transformative programs that address unpaid care work from a women's rights perspective. Participants discussed what the characteristics and measurable outcomes of successful programs might look like. Suggestions included recognizing the value of unpaid care work, reducing the time required through infrastructure improvements, redistributing responsibilities to men and boys, and ensuring those with care responsibilities are represented in decision-making. Measuring changes in the distribution of care tasks within households and increases in resources for care services and infrastructure were proposed as ways to assess programs' success in challenging gender norms and reducing women's disproportionate burden of unpaid care work.
The document discusses using baby boomer volunteers to help address the challenges of caring for an aging population given a shortage of caregivers. It identifies 3 needs: 1) A rapidly growing elderly population needing care at home; 2) A shrinking caregiver base; and 3) An underutilized group of baby boomer volunteers who want to remain engaged. The goal is to effectively recruit, train and retain baby boomer volunteers to provide services to the elderly. Key factors for successful programs include understanding volunteer motivations, designing roles that appeal to both altruistic and egoistic motivations, providing feedback, and ensuring volunteer experiences remain satisfying over time.
The document summarizes John Powell's presentation on collaborative solutions for inclusive and sustainable community economic development. It discusses how opportunity structures differ between communities and regions. It advocates looking at the relationships between institutions, systems and people. The presentation focuses on strategically connecting communities to opportunity through collaboration, engagement and empowerment across multiple domains to create equitable regions where all people and places have access to basic needs and a voice in their future.
Putting Children First: Session 2.1.D Marlene Ogawa - Social connectedness as...The Impact Initiative
Putting Children First: Identifying solutions and taking action to tackle poverty and inequality in Africa.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 23-25 October 2017
This three-day international conference aimed to engage policy makers, practitioners and researchers in identifying solutions for fighting child poverty and inequality in Africa, and in inspiring action towards change. The conference offered a platform for bridging divides across sectors, disciplines and policy, practice and research.
Tensions and antagonistic interactions of risks and ethics of using robotics ...Araz Taeihagh
This systematic review identifies four technological risks and five ethical issues associated with the use of robotics and autonomous systems in long-term care. The four technological risks are safety, privacy, liability, and adverse employment consequences for existing nursing care workers. The five ethical issues are loss of autonomy, loss of human interaction and social connectedness, objectification and infantilisation, deception, and social justice. The review also finds that some technological risks and ethical issues interact and offset each other in antagonistic ways. Understanding these risks, ethical issues, and their interactions is important for developing policies to govern the use of robotics in long-term care settings.
The document discusses the need for increased community-based services and education programs to support the growing aging population. As people live longer, more older adults will require additional assistance that community programs can provide. Key considerations for expanding these programs include the rising number of older adults, lower income families needing affordable options, and growing demand for non-traditional education approaches. Sufficient funding from government, community organizations, and private sources will be needed to meet this rising community need.
Teagen Johnson: CHNA Dane County, WI: Creighton MPH602Teagen Johnson
The document provides a community health needs assessment for Dane County, Wisconsin. It outlines the assessment process, which includes defining the community, identifying stakeholders, collecting and analyzing demographic and health indicator data, and prioritizing issues. Key findings include the county's diverse and educated population with access to healthcare, lower than average rates of obesity, diabetes and heart disease but high rates of chronic disease overall. Teen pregnancy and low birthweight are relatively low concerns.
Information Communication Technologies are not gendered biased.Its usage is equally effective for both males as well as females. its effectiveness and impact depend on how the person uses it. This particular ppt. tells its readers about the power of ICT and how women can use it for their empowerment while performing various roles which she performs during her life.
Peer support and DPULOs: three case studies (DRUK)Rich Watts
Three excellent case studies from Disability Rights UK on how DPULOs can help commissioners with peer support in different ways. You can find the original on the DRUK website here: http://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/dpulocasestudies.htm
"Silver Workers": Their Motives of working in Post-Retirement PeriodThe M.S University
This ppt is about senior citizens working in their post retirement period.It mainly focuses on their needs to work in this phase of life. This is a part of the larger study conducted for partial fulfillment of Ph.D. degree.
The document discusses the disablement model and public health approach to aging. It begins by outlining Nagi's concept of disability, which views disability as a gap between an individual's abilities and the demands of their social and physical environment. It then discusses the International Classification of Impairments, Disabilities and Handicaps (ICIDH) model and its evolution into the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) model. The document notes that disability results from the interaction between an individual and their environment, and that similar impairments can lead to different levels of disability depending on environmental and personal factors. It concludes by discussing how modifying tasks and environments can help reduce disability.
Older People and Personalisation in Australia - More Choice and Voice?Carrie Hayter
This document discusses the changing role of older people in Australia's aged care system, which is moving towards a model of "personalization." While proponents argue this provides more choice and control, critics contend that too much choice can overwhelm users and lead to marketization of services. The research questions examine the risks of mechanisms promoting choice and voice for older community care users. There is debate around what choice truly means for vulnerable users and whether voice mechanisms are more important than choice. The discussion suggests Australia needs more discussion on how to promote the voices of older users in policy design.
Accessibility and women with disabilities 2013samarthyamindia
This document discusses accessibility issues faced by women with disabilities in India. It summarizes key provisions of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) related to accessibility, mobility, discrimination, and participation. Women with disabilities in India face numerous barriers, including inaccessible infrastructure, lack of accessible public services, and increased risk of violence and abuse. The document recommends amending and adding to CEDAW provisions from the UNCRPD to better address the needs of women with disabilities and promote their full and equal participation.
Crime Trends in Nursing Homes Throughout Oklahoma Over The Past 30 YearsTalisha Griffin
This document provides an introduction and literature review for a research project examining crimes against nursing home residents in Oklahoma over the past 30 years. The introduction discusses the increasing elderly population and challenges providing adequate care. The literature review covers topics like caregiver stress and neglect, the burden on the long-term care industry, lack of medical autopsies, underreporting of elder abuse, and proposes an "Anchor Theory" to explain nursing home abuse and neglect. The research aims to analyze crime trends using various sources and provide policy suggestions to address the problem.
ICT has made a huge contribution to women's empowerment. women living in remote and rural areas are also being benefitted by ICT and they are making their contribution to society-building and development of the country.
The document discusses gender representation in media. It notes that media often portrays women in sexualized ways on magazine covers and advertisements to attract audiences. This leads to gender stereotyping that overgeneralizes characteristics of each gender. The document analyzes how women are commonly objectified or depicted as submissive in advertisements and Bollywood films. It suggests this is done to sell cultural and gender differences in a discriminatory way. Overall, the document argues that media representation of gender needs to change to avoid reducing women to objects and to depict them as fully capable.
Is Choice the only Fruit? – Hearing Older People's VoicesCarrie Hayter
The document discusses choice and voice for older people in aged care policy in Australia. It debates the benefits and risks of choice as the main policy mechanism, and whether choice alone is sufficient. It also examines the rise of the consumer model and assumptions about older people as consumers. The risks of individualized funding models are outlined, as well as the importance of collective voice mechanisms. Finally, the document calls for further research on the perspectives of diverse groups of older people regarding choice and voice.
The Future of an Aging Population - Glen HiemstraGlen Hiemstra
This presentation was made on February 18, 2009 to a conference on Aging, held in Savannah, Georgia, and aimed at the community of people in Coastal Georgia concerned with the issue. The material drew from an earlier conference on Aging held in Atlanta.
The document discusses several options and models that allow older adults to age in place rather than moving to nursing homes. It describes nursing home occupancy rates and limitations. Alternative models discussed include Green House communities, MedCottage temporary living structures, Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs), and universal design principles that make homes more accessible for aging. The document argues that these alternatives can allow seniors to remain in their communities at a lower cost than nursing home care and change attitudes about aging.
Aging of the future will be different from aging of the pastRon Cheshire
1. Population aging will be different in the future compared to the past due to declining fertility rates and increasing life expectancies which are resulting in an older population profile.
2. Social programs and pension plans were established in the 1960s under different demographic conditions characterized by population growth and a younger population structure.
3. The demographic dividend from growing populations is now a thing of the past as fertility rates have stabilized at lower levels.
As person get older, many health problems become more likely to pass, including problems that bear on the body and brain. And though some of these problems are unavoidable, becoming a senior citizen does not doom someone to a life of wellness troubles. to avoid this, here is summary of several steps that can be taken in prosperous age to avoid later health problems.
This Policy Framework is intended to inform
discussion and the formulation of action plans
that promote healthy and active ageing.(World Health Organization)
Health Promotion and Population Health: an Health Promotion Clearinghouse Re...Rafa Cofiño
Within the “Health Promotion and Population Health” resource list, you will find a variety of
information from provincial, national and international sources on the topic population health. This
resource list is organized into five sections: Overview, Documents, Organizational Links, Other Tools
and Resources, and Funding Opportunities.
Emerging topics discussed in the Aging track of the Future Agenda, exploring what the key topics in aging will be by 2025. This will be updated after the AARP workshop on 2 October.
Nearly 20% of seniors suffer from some form of mental illness, with the most common being dementia, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer's. The rate of suicide among seniors is the highest of all age groups at twice the national average for those over 85. Common mental disorders seen in seniors include dementia, often mistaken as just a part of aging but is actually a form of mental illness; Alzheimer's, a form of dementia that causes progressive memory loss and cognitive decline; anxiety disorders characterized by high anxiety, panic attacks, and phobias; and schizophrenia, affecting thoughts and behavior through delusions and hallucinations. As a caregiver, providing humor, reassurance, distraction, understanding, and ensuring medication compliance and doctor visits can help
This document provides an overview of health and wellness in aging adults. It discusses how aging is defined and key demographics of the older adult population. The major body systems are examined, including typical age-related changes, assessments of health concerns, and nursing interventions. For example, the cardiovascular system sees a loss of elasticity over time, requiring monitoring of vital signs, fluid balance, and careful medication management for older patients. The document emphasizes promoting wellness, preventing disease, and maintaining quality of life for aging individuals.
Prepared by Helene Andre and Luka Grujic for French Tech Hub
The aging population is expected to sky rocket in the next decade and the United States has to rethink how it will deliver care for its elderly.
With recent advancements in technology, Aging in Place has emerged as strong solution to address this pressing need.
In this presentation, French Tech Hub explores the dynamics of the U.S. aging population and gives an overview of the solutions that are being developed for Aging in Place.
By 2030 one-fifth of the U.S. population will be 65 or older. Older populations are "not what they used to be" and need not support the myths about old age. This powerpoint talks about the upside of growing older.
Concept and definitions
Health education
Beliefs and approaches in health promotion
Health promotion strategies and priority actions
Public health, social movement, health inequity and millennium goals
Canadian experience in health promotion
Conclusion
Elder abuse refers to the mistreatment and exploitation of older adults. It can include physical, emotional, sexual, or financial abuse, as well as neglect by caregivers or others in a trusting relationship.
1) The global population of people over age 60 is nearly 700 million currently and is expected to reach 2 billion by 2050, outpacing the number of children.
2) In the Philippines, there are over 4.5 million senior citizens comprising nearly 6% of the population as of 2009.
3) Elderly people face issues like abuse, neglect, loneliness due to loss of spouse and friends, poverty, declining health, and discrimination.
Needs assessments carried out by social workers evaluate an elderly person's living conditions, independent living skills, financial situation, family support, and needs for services. This determines if they require domiciliary care at home, attendance at day centers which provide activities and meals, or placement in residential or nursing homes that provide 24-hour care, meals, activities, and assistance with daily tasks.
This document provides an overview of health care for the elderly in India. It discusses the increasing elderly population in India and challenges they face. Key points include:
- India's elderly population is growing rapidly and will exceed 300 million by 2051, placing stress on families and the health system.
- The elderly experience many health issues like cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, accidents and falls. Functional and economic dependency is also a major problem.
- Proper nutrition, physical activity, social engagement and managing medications are important for healthy aging. Support is needed through home care, day care centers and institutionalization in some cases.
- The government has introduced policies and programs to support elderly welfare, but more support is
6210 Week 8 Community Resources for Older Individuals.docxwrite30
The document discusses a community resources assignment for older individuals. It instructs students to identify three agencies in their local community that support older adults and describe the services provided. Students are asked to analyze gaps in existing services and propose improvements. They must also recommend additional services needed to better serve the senior population and explain their choices. The assignment aims to evaluate community support and resources for the elderly and identify opportunities to enhance their well-being.
The proposed business will serve the community's needs by providing a notary, administrative assistance, and somebody to help fill out applications and read letters people don't understand. Operations will be run by qualified and experienced staff. The staff will be certified and have the necessary skills to provide the services that the community needs. Also, our presence will be an asset to the community because we will provide jobs to those who are unemployed. Services to be offered by the organization will include cars insurance, taxation and related operations, money transfers, and computer access. The proposed organization will be located in a convenient location that is easily accessible by the community members. We will also provide convenient working hours, so people do not need to miss work or school to care for their administrative needs. The proposed business will be able to provide the services the community demands because they require them.
The document discusses health disparities among the elderly in the United States and strategies to promote social justice. It notes that government programs have improved standards of living for older adults but that inequalities in healthcare coverage remain between racial groups. Ensuring affordable healthcare access and educating providers could help reduce these gaps. However, some proposals like the CLASS program to support independent living are facing elimination despite the challenges faced by many families. Overall, the document argues that eliminating all health disparities is necessary to improve quality of life for all elders and achieve equal treatment regardless of age, race or socioeconomic status.
PART IBriefly define andor discuss the terms listed below. Use .docxdanhaley45372
PART I
Briefly define and/or discuss the terms listed below. Use your own words. Use the background material, but it is also acceptable to use the library or other Internet resources. Explain why these concepts are important for financial accounting.
· Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP);
· Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB);
· Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC);
· Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
· Annual Report
· 10-K
Two or three sentences are sufficient to explain each of the six items. Do not use an essay format.
Show sources when appropriate, and APA format is suggested but not required.
The objective for this assignment is to analyze accounting concepts for financial accounting.
PART II
Review the three components in the background material to answer three questions about accounting and its purpose:
· What is accounting?
· What is the importance of accounting?
· What are corporate financial statements?
Case Assignment
Required
Create a table with four columns as shown below and complete the last three columns using the expectations listed in Assignment Expectations.
Question
Complete the Statement
(3–5 sentences)
Corporate Perspective
(3–5 sentences)
Investor Perspective
(3–5 sentences)
Accounting refers to:
Accounting is important because:
Corporate Financial statements are:
Assignment Expectations
Submit a completed table as shown above. Do not copy definitions, but explain in your own words and with examples, if appropriate. Write 3–5 sentences in each cell.
Show sources when appropriate and APA format is suggested, but not required.
Running head: Abuse of Older Adults
Elder abuse is a continuous or a single act that occurs in a relationship where trust is expected but causes distress to later life of a person. Elder mistreatment entails psychological, physical, sexual, exploitation, abandonment and emotional abuse. The effects of abuse of older adults include nutrition and hydration problems, persistent physical pain and soreness, wounds and injuries. I will evaluate the issues associated with abuse of older adults and describe the changes in social policy that impacted how human service professional support this population in this paper. Furthermore, I will consider the needs of older adults and describe the types of service plans that can be created for victims of elder adult's abuse. A proposal of human service programs for elderly adults that experience elder abuse will be made as well as a description of how human service agencies can prevent future abuse of older adult’s thus promoting self-empowerment.
Issues associated with elder abuse are health status, cognitive ability, and social network. These problems are the major risk factors for abuse of older adults. Cognitive capacity is the ability of an individual to process information and solves problems. Older adults experience decreased information processing and problems solving skills as a result of declining cognitive flex.
This document provides an overview of how older adults can serve as a valuable resource for after-school programs. It notes that older adult volunteers are available, motivated, consistent, and versatile. Research on programs like Experience Corps shows that older adult volunteers can improve school culture, limit behavioral issues, and boost student achievement. While older adults represent a great opportunity, after-school programs must invest in planning and support to effectively engage older adult volunteers. The document provides sample roles, strategies, and materials to help programs integrate older adults.
'I Need Connection' City Life research paper 2010Janet Reid
This document provides an executive summary and background for a research project conducted by two community development students. The research was commissioned by City Life, a Christian charity that provides services to the homeless and disadvantaged in Frankston, Victoria. The objectives of the research were to understand what health and wellbeing means to City Life's clients, identify barriers they face, and discover services that could help support their health and wellbeing. The research utilized participatory action research methods including surveys, focus groups, and a forum with 50 total clients. Key findings included that clients have physical and/or mental illnesses, rely on government pensions, and desire better social connections and support groups to improve their health and wellbeing. Based on the findings, the researchers
Role Of A Care Coordinator At The Community Care Access...Diane Allen
The community intervention plan aims to improve children's mental health in the Hillside-Quadra area through establishing a monthly parent support group, conducting a needs assessment to identify gaps in services, and developing after-school programs for at-risk youth to increase social engagement and support.
Natalie Turner discusses how age-friendly communities and dementia friendly communities can learn from each other to better support vulnerable older people. Both frameworks aim to promote independence and inclusion, but dementia friendly initiatives specifically focus on combating stigma and raising awareness of dementia. While age-friendly communities emphasize prevention and the social and physical environment, dementia friendly communities prioritize inclusion of those with dementia and caregivers. Initiatives could better coordinate by including dementia stakeholders, aligning resources, and adapting actions plans based on dementia friendly design principles.
The future of community based services and educationRegina Oladehin
The document discusses the future of community-based services and education for those with disabilities or special needs. It outlines how in the past, those with disabilities were often institutionalized but now there is a focus on community-based services. Key considerations for the future include a growing and more diverse elderly population, potential funding challenges, and ensuring services reach all in need regardless of factors like income or ethnicity. Community services will need to adapt to remain inclusive and accessible to changing demographics.
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Community Strategic Plan
Student’s Name
University Affiliation
Community Strategic Plan
Introduction
For care provision to be effective in the nursing field today, people are turning more towards the provision of community-based care (Lundy, Janes & Lundy, 2016). This requires one to clearly understand the specific care needs of the community to come up with programs to meet these needs. In the paper, we are going to identify a focus area I could work on in my community, the various health risks they can are vulnerable to and how to carry out a community assessment on my focus area.
Identify an area of focus in community health within your own community.
The health area that I would be highly interested in my community is lifestyle improvement. Lifestyle diseases have become a major health concern in my community since we have recording a great number of diseases such as child and adult obesity, diabetes and gout among many other lifestyle diseases. The main cause of this is making wrong lifestyle choices. My interest in this area is to help provide education to the community on lifestyle choices and what they ought to avoid and therefore help reduce the number of lifestyle diseases being recorded and also ensure that they are able to access healthy food choices.
Using Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns framework (p. 130 in your e-text), assess the health risks in your community.
· Health perception-health management pattern: Individuals in the community have not embraced primary care interventions. They often seek medical care when they have already contacted diseases or when a disease is already in its chronic stages making management harder.
· Nutritional-metabolic pattern: Individuals are at higher risk of lifestyle disease due to the pattern of fast food consumption. The presence of so many fast foods joints has encouraged this behavior especially for the children
· Elimination pattern: No Information
· Activity-exercise pattern: Individuals are actively involved in recreation activities but have very poor physical exercise patterns. This paired with the consumption of fast food such as burgers has led to increase in obesity rates.
· Sleep-rest pattern: The community can be commended for their good sleep patterns people are found resting or asleep early enough, and this enables them to get adequate hours of sleep.
· Cognitive-perceptual pattern: Individuals in the community have good Cognitive-perceptual patterns, and this is evident through proper language development as well as memory.
· Self-perception–self-concept pattern: The concept of self-esteem is slowly falling for individuals in the community. This is as a result of lifestyle diseases such as obesity which people are experiencing right from a young age. This leads to the formation of negative attitudes towards self.
· Roles-relationships pattern: The family relationships are ...
The document summarizes key findings from a survey on physical activity and walkable communities in Simcoe Muskoka, Ontario. The survey found that over a third of respondents did not have trails or paths within a 10-minute walk of home, but over 75% supported adding them. Nearly 70% were unaware of the term "walkable community" but awareness could influence physical activity levels. Recommendations included education campaigns promoting walkable communities and conducting additional surveys to identify infrastructure needs.
This document provides an internship report submitted to the Kerala State Planning Board on integrating children with disabilities into mainstream schools through education. It begins by acknowledging those who provided guidance and assistance during the internship. It then discusses definitions of disability, issues with underreporting disability data in India, and the importance of robust disability data for informing policies aimed at integrating persons with disabilities into society. The focus is on emphasizing the need to integrate persons with disabilities into mainstream society through education.
This document discusses the implications of the Care Act 2014 for people experiencing multiple exclusion homelessness (MEH). It describes how MEH involves a combination of severe issues like addiction, health problems, and trauma. It also discusses how VOICES of Stoke developed a "communication aid" or toolkit to help articulate MEH individuals' needs to social services for assessment. The toolkit aimed to improve collaboration between services and increase MEH groups' access to support under the Care Act. Feedback showed the toolkit helped clarify needs and led to more appropriate assessments.
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Serving Learning Organization – Rough Draft
Ray Wilson
University
Combatting Senior Isolation with Volunteerism
Senior isolation is a social issue that many of our senior citizens face today. It is estimated that 40% of our senior population suffers from senior isolation. Senior isolation in the elderly has been linked to an increase in illnesses, mortality, depression, elder abuse and a higher incidence of the elderly needing long term care services. It is one of the largest risks to our aging senior’s health and well-being. Volunteer work can help combat senior isolation and have a positive impact on a senior’s health. Senior citizens make up 15.2 percent of the total population of the United States according to the 2016 census bureau and it is reported that by 2060 the number of senior citizens will double. Senior volunteer programs that promote involvement can assist in combating isolation and the negative health consequences while keeping our seniors healthy and active within their communities.
Senior Corps is an organization that currently engages roughly 220,000 older adults between the ages of 55 and above within America in service to their communities through its Foster Grandparent, Senior companion and RSVP programs according to Nationalservice.gov. Utilizing the strengths and assets of our seniors today not only keeps our seniors from isolation but also benefits the communities in which they live. The primary focus of Senior corps is to utilize the strengths, skills and attributes of seniors 55 and above to help tutor, mentor, care for and volunteer to meet the needs of others within their community while also having mutually positive benefits to the health and wellness of the aging senior population. Senior Corp programs not only improve the lives of those served but also the lives of the senior volunteers. Service learning opportunities within Senior Corps could produce beneficial outcomes for the American communities that Senior Corps volunteers, the partnering universities and the student service learners reside. The collegiate service learning students can play an instrumental role in increasing awareness with marketing strategies including recruitment events and informative meetings to promote participation, and enrollment into the programs. Creating and implementing marketing plans while utilizing their technology skills and social media platforms, collegiate service learners can assist Senior Corps in increasing the number of senior volunteers enrolled within each of the programs. Intergenerational learning can promote valuable relationships and partnerships that help bridge the generation gap. Service learners in intergeneration settings report “positive outcomes related to a better understanding of the older generation, enjoyment of interacting with the elders, appreciation of the life exp.
Factors That Contribute to The Health Issue and Interventions.docxwrite31
This document provides instructions for a report on a critical health issue affecting a community. Nurses are asked to identify a public health or community health issue in their local area, describe the contributing factors and any current interventions. They should also discuss the role of nursing in interventions and provide evidence-based recommendations to expand the scope of efforts to address the issue. The report should be 3-4 pages, cite at least 3 scholarly sources, and follow APA style.
This document discusses the need for choice and patient-centered care in children's palliative care. It notes that there are approximately 49,000 children in the UK with life-limiting conditions, yet their voices are often not heard and patient choice is absent. Parents describe the system as a "minefield" with a lack of support and coordination. Short breaks for respite care are important but often not funded by local authorities. Choice is limited by a lack of services due to underfunding. The document calls for improved coordination, a national inquiry, mandated joint commissioning, and greater transparency and accountability in funding to better meet the needs of children requiring palliative care and their families.
The exchange of social support via social networks of maternal caregivers for...IUPUI
The document discusses a study that explored the social networks and social support of mothers who care for children with autism spectrum disorders. It aims to understand the characteristics of their social network structures, types of social support embedded in the networks, and relationships between demographics, social support and network structure. The study involved interviews and surveys with 52 mothers who were asked about their social networks, social support, caregiving activities, and characteristics of their children. The results found that mothers engage more in sharing informational support than receiving it, and network size and social support were positively correlated. Future research should examine network roles and frequencies in more detail.
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Human Ecology students work independently to
help solve local challenges.
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A new siininicr internship program recruits iindergraduate students
to apply the hndings of Ihinuin F.cology research to eoniiiuinities in
New York—ultimately bringing together the college's education,
research, and outreach initiatives.
Last summer, two students participatetl in the program—;i
partnership with Oirnell Ciiopcrative I'.xtension. Julie Luntigren
worked with Kosali Simon, assistant professor ot policy analysis and
management, on her efforts to explain the Medieare prescription
drug hcnefit to area senior citizens. And Ahssa Ritter worked
with C^hristine Olson, professor of nutritional sciences, and Nancy
Wells, associate professor of design and environmental analysis, on
environmental factors that lead to obesity, particularly in pregnant
women.
Unlike many other summer jobs, the program is set up to
give students the opportunity to work independently to address a
challenge facing central New York communities.
"The program was really a way to give students a chanee to dive
in and make a difference," saiti Josejihine Swanson, assistant dean and
associate director of Cornell Ciooperative l'extension. "Its a fantastic
way to use our research to help local communities and educate our
students at the same time."
This summer, the eoilege has plans to expand the program to
include six interns in total, inehuhng positions to help with obesity
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Helping seniors navigate Medicare Part D
1/iinilgren started her internship with ;i lofty task—trying
to help seniors l)ettcr untlcrstnnd the prescription drug
benefit that's part of the federni Medicare program. The
plan, v\ hich otters ¡irescriptinn drug coverage to millions
ot seniors who were previously not covered, in\()hes
dozens of New York-specific choices and complex benefits
that start and stop at various times through the ye;ir.
l.undgrcns main responsibilities inckiiled connecting
with count;' offices interested in expanding their Medicare
Part D eilueation programs, and then creating brochures
based to help educate seniors about the benefit.
"She served as our eyes and ears in the community, and
rcidly got 11 sense of what the counties neeiied," said Robert
Harris, a registered pharmacist and project manager for
the C'URxKD Medicare Part D enrollment proiect. "That
alloweil us to fill in those gaps."
I.undgren said the experience proviiied opportunities
she's never had before— t̂o work independently on a major
social issue and have a chance to make a real difference in
the lives ot people.
"By raising awareness about Medicare Part D's
complexities, we boped to help seniors get the most out of
the benefit ;itid optimize its efficiency in tbe community,"
she said."T he idea was that by giving tbem a sense of the
larger picture, they woul ...
This webinar explored the motivators and barriers to active travel for people in their 50s and 60s, and by extension, what might work to get people in this age group walking or cycling as their default mode of travel.
Find out more: https://ageing-better.org.uk/events/best-foot-forward-understanding-active-travel
This document discusses opportunities and challenges for community organizations in engaging with the changing healthcare environment for aging populations. It outlines how community organizations are well-positioned to innovate through person-focused care, mitigate financial risk for healthcare entities, help transition patients through different care settings, and support end-of-life needs. However, key challenges include engaging healthcare partners who have different cultures, financially aligning, sharing data, and translating awareness of opportunities into concrete actions through organizational reinvention. The document provides strategies for community organizations to build partnerships and their business case for engagement.
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Suzanne Lagerweij - Influence Without Power - Why Empathy is Your Best Friend...Suzanne Lagerweij
This is a workshop about communication and collaboration. We will experience how we can analyze the reasons for resistance to change (exercise 1) and practice how to improve our conversation style and be more in control and effective in the way we communicate (exercise 2).
This session will use Dave Gray’s Empathy Mapping, Argyris’ Ladder of Inference and The Four Rs from Agile Conversations (Squirrel and Fredrick).
Abstract:
Let’s talk about powerful conversations! We all know how to lead a constructive conversation, right? Then why is it so difficult to have those conversations with people at work, especially those in powerful positions that show resistance to change?
Learning to control and direct conversations takes understanding and practice.
We can combine our innate empathy with our analytical skills to gain a deeper understanding of complex situations at work. Join this session to learn how to prepare for difficult conversations and how to improve our agile conversations in order to be more influential without power. We will use Dave Gray’s Empathy Mapping, Argyris’ Ladder of Inference and The Four Rs from Agile Conversations (Squirrel and Fredrick).
In the session you will experience how preparing and reflecting on your conversation can help you be more influential at work. You will learn how to communicate more effectively with the people needed to achieve positive change. You will leave with a self-revised version of a difficult conversation and a practical model to use when you get back to work.
Come learn more on how to become a real influencer!
This presentation by Professor Alex Robson, Deputy Chair of Australia’s Productivity Commission, was made during the discussion “Competition and Regulation in Professions and Occupations” held at the 77th meeting of the OECD Working Party No. 2 on Competition and Regulation on 10 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/crps.
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Collapsing Narratives: Exploring Non-Linearity • a micro report by Rosie WellsRosie Wells
Insight: In a landscape where traditional narrative structures are giving way to fragmented and non-linear forms of storytelling, there lies immense potential for creativity and exploration.
'Collapsing Narratives: Exploring Non-Linearity' is a micro report from Rosie Wells.
Rosie Wells is an Arts & Cultural Strategist uniquely positioned at the intersection of grassroots and mainstream storytelling.
Their work is focused on developing meaningful and lasting connections that can drive social change.
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Carrer goals.pptx and their importance in real lifeartemacademy2
Career goals serve as a roadmap for individuals, guiding them toward achieving long-term professional aspirations and personal fulfillment. Establishing clear career goals enables professionals to focus their efforts on developing specific skills, gaining relevant experience, and making strategic decisions that align with their desired career trajectory. By setting both short-term and long-term objectives, individuals can systematically track their progress, make necessary adjustments, and stay motivated. Short-term goals often include acquiring new qualifications, mastering particular competencies, or securing a specific role, while long-term goals might encompass reaching executive positions, becoming industry experts, or launching entrepreneurial ventures.
Moreover, having well-defined career goals fosters a sense of purpose and direction, enhancing job satisfaction and overall productivity. It encourages continuous learning and adaptation, as professionals remain attuned to industry trends and evolving job market demands. Career goals also facilitate better time management and resource allocation, as individuals prioritize tasks and opportunities that advance their professional growth. In addition, articulating career goals can aid in networking and mentorship, as it allows individuals to communicate their aspirations clearly to potential mentors, colleagues, and employers, thereby opening doors to valuable guidance and support. Ultimately, career goals are integral to personal and professional development, driving individuals toward sustained success and fulfillment in their chosen fields.
This presentation by OECD, OECD Secretariat, was made during the discussion “Competition and Regulation in Professions and Occupations” held at the 77th meeting of the OECD Working Party No. 2 on Competition and Regulation on 10 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/crps.
This presentation was uploaded with the author’s consent.
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This presentation, created by Syed Faiz ul Hassan, explores the profound influence of media on public perception and behavior. It delves into the evolution of media from oral traditions to modern digital and social media platforms. Key topics include the role of media in information propagation, socialization, crisis awareness, globalization, and education. The presentation also examines media influence through agenda setting, propaganda, and manipulative techniques used by advertisers and marketers. Furthermore, it highlights the impact of surveillance enabled by media technologies on personal behavior and preferences. Through this comprehensive overview, the presentation aims to shed light on how media shapes collective consciousness and public opinion.
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Presentation slides from XP2024 conference, Bolzano IT. The slides describe a new view to leadership and combines it with anthro-complexity (aka cynefin).
1. DR. CHRISTOPHER J. JOHNSON
T E X A S S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y
“ T H E R I S I N G S T A R O F T E X A S . ”
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M.S. DEMENTIA & AGING STUDIES (ONLINE)
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The Future of Aging Services
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Plans for the future for
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4. Background
There is an increased focus on aging with dignity and independence.
There are multiple circumstances affect the ability to live independently and with
dignity. Especially for persons with dementia (PWD).
A majority of the U.S. aging population will experience declining health and
functional incapacity.
Often, social networks often become unavailable (caregiver burdens, geographical
distance, death of friends/family etc.)
Further complications such a memory loss often result in loss of autonomy and
security.
Individual dignity and independence may be hindered by dynamic and complex
issues that take place daily.
Most communities and care facilities are largely underprepared to respond.
5. Meaningful Involvement
Community based
Community solutions
Villages
Natural Occurring Retirement Communities
Culturally Sensitive Communities
Inclusion
Aging in Place
Universal Design
“Dementia Citizenship”
Technological and Transportation
Internet
Automobile customizations and safety features
Telecare
7. Community Solutions
Community Partnerships for Older Adults (CPFOA)
Community capacity is increased as well as increased quality of life for elders.
The main goal is to enhance the community to assist elders
It also enhances local responses to their needs.
Examples
Created travel voucher system for transportation.
Trained local public employees from the post office & local businesses
to recognize signs of need in older adults they encounter daily.
Engaged the public school system to train high school students to
assist older adults at home.
Black, K., D. Dobbs and T. Young. 2015. “Aging in the Community: Mobilizing a New Paradigm of Older
Adults as a Core Social Resource.” Journal of Applied Gerontology 34(2):219-243.
8. Community Solutions
Center for Civic Partnership (CCP)
There is proactive planning for large influx of aging Baby Boomers.*
There are reciprocal benefits for the general community as well as active and
engaged older adults.
CCP created a toolkit for community planning, engagement, and action.
Toolkit includes:
Planning overview
Step-by-step data gathering activities
Case studies
Resources for communities to emulate throughout the nation
* CURRENT COMMUNITIES SERVED ARE IN CALIFORNIA. CCP SPONSORS THE
CALIFORNIA HEALTHY CITIES AND COMMUNITIES PROGRAM
9. Village Model
This is a non-governmental approach, strictly consumer driven.
Most Villages rely primarily on member fees and donations.
This continues to be a promising model for addressing service needs among the
middle class.
It provides a variety of support services to assist members age in place, meet
service needs, and promote health and quality of life.
There is questionable ability to meet needs of culturally and economically
diverse seniors.
Scharlach, A., C. Graham, and A. Lehning. 2011. “The “Village” Model: A Consumer-Driven Approach for
Aging in Place.” The Gerontologist 52(3):418-427
10. Innovative Service Areas (ISA) & Co-housing
ISA, a European approach, provides a range of co-located and locally integrated
services in small communities. Research found that elders had greater satisfaction,
feelings of security and longer housing independence among those who lived in
ISA’s compared with other elders.
The ISA project model consists of housing providers, gerontologists, care providers,
architects, researchers and local officials coming together to support the aging
population. Housing is integrated into the local community.
This includes multi-dimensional support including various levels care (i.e. physical
health and social support services) and participation from local citizens and
government.
Co-Housing
The U.S. does not use the European ISA model, however, similar ISA approaches
are are developing. Although the numbers are small in the U.S., the concept of “co-
housing” is being explored.
Singelenberg, J., H. Stolarz, and M. McCall. 2014. “Integrated Service Areas: An Innovative Approach to Housing,
Services and Supports for Older Persons Aging in Place.” Journal of Community & Applied Social Psychology, 24:69-73.
11. Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities
(NORC)
The focus is promoting health and mental well being of the aging population
through collaborative efforts of formal/informal home and community based
services and support.
The idea occurred naturally where there was an “unintentional concentration of
elders” (Hunt and Gunter-Hunt 1985).
There is much variation among the different types of NORCs. Some are in wealthy
communities while other exist in subsidized low income neighborhoods.
There is concern of funding, as NORCs are built using government funds.
Research suggests that the increased expansion of additional NORCs, the health and
well being of older adults will be maximized. This ultimately reduces costs
associated with the rapidly growing adult population.
NORCs are considered a innovative approach for seniors as they age.
Hunt, M. and G. Gunter-Hunt. 1987. “Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities.” Journal for the Elderly 3(3/4):3-21.
Guo, K. and R. Castillo. 2012. “The U.S. Long Term Care System: Development and Expansion of Naturally Occurring Retirement
Communities as an Innovative Model for Aging in Place.” Aging International 37:210-227.
12. Healthy Aging Resources and Programs (SHARP)
This program targets undergraduate college students, current care-givers
(aging services and community), and others interested in retraining.
It consists of four competency-based courses focusing on healthy aging,
behavior change strategies, program management, an internship, and an
option for leader training. Content includes bio psychosocial aging ( e.g. sex
and race differences, chronic illnesses, disabilities) and communication skills,
motivational theories, and group dynamics.
Five pilot programs have shown statistically significant improvements among
faculty and students after training. The program provides a well-tested,
evidence based, effective model for addressing workforce preparation in
support of healthy aging service programs.
Frank, J., M. Altpeter, J. Damron-Rodriguez, J. Driggers, L. Lachenmayr, C. Manning, D. Martinez, R. Price, and P. Robinson. 2014. “Preparing the Workforce for
Healthy Aging Programs: The Skills for Healthy Aging Resources and Programs (SHARP) Model.” Health Education & Behavior 41(15):195-265.
13. Smart Features for Older Drivers (SFOD)
AAA & University of Florida teamed up to identify SFOD, to optimized their comfort and safety.
Safety features include seat belt positioning and types of airbags.
Ergonomics that reduce operator fatigue and discomfort, such as adjustable pedals and seats.
Comfort, such as ease of entry and exit, leg room, and size of control buttons.
Value which includes total cost of ownership to include price, operating and maintenance costs. It
also includes the vehicles reliability, fuel economy and resale value.
AAA has a dropdown section on their website that allow a person to explore vehicle features that may further assist and
aging driver. Various individual considerations include:
Limited knee range of motion; hip or leg pain
Short-statured or overweight
Arthritic hands; diminished motor skills
Limited upper body rang of motion: back, neck, shoulders, arms
Diminished vision
Cognitive decline or reduced mental capabilities
AAA also provides vehicle suggestions based on individual considerations.
American Automobile Association. 2011. Find the Right Vehicle for You. Retrieved 9/1/2015 http://seniordriving.aaa.com/maintain-mobility-independence/car-buying-
maintenance-assistive-accessories/find-right-vehicle-you.
14. Transportation & Mobility: Car-Fit
Car-Fit is an educational program offering older adults the opportunity to
check how well their personal vehicles their vehicles “fit” them. Car-Fit works
in conjunction with AAA, The American Occupational Therapy Association, and
AARP-Drivers safety.
Older drivers can improve their safety by ensuing their cars are properly
adjusted for them.
Car-Fit events are offered throughout the U.S. Trained technicians and/or
health professionals work with each driver and their vehicle to ensure they “fit”
their vehicle properly with maximum comfort and safety.
Car-Fit. 2015. Helping Mature Drivers Find their Safest Fit. Retrieved 9/7/2015 http://www.car-fit.org.
15. Communication & Information
The Internet is a new window into the world which facilitates communication
and cognitive activity for the elderly.
Contributes to their greater autonomy, satisfaction, and provides space and re-establishes their social
voice.
It provides a dynamic environment, i.e. email, social media, information.
The results of one study (Llorente-Barroso et al. 2015) show elders are
becoming more interested in the Internet and technological devices. They are
beginning to make them part of their lives as they have discovered the
possibilities they offer such as communication with others and independent
information seeking.
The Internet can improve their cognitive activity and facilitate a positive
attitude, which strengthens their self-esteem. Ex. Luminosity Brain Games
Llorente-Barroso, C., Viñarás-Abad, M., and Sánchez-Valle, M. (2015). “Internet and the Elderly: Enhancing Active Ageing.” Comunicar, 23(45): 29-36.
16. Universal Design
Universal design homes enables the use by virtually anyone, regardless of their
abilities or disabilities.
Features: Raising electrical outlets and lowering light switches; use lever-handle knobs instead of
round doorknobs; minimizing steps; eliminating barriers; and accommodations for single-floor
living.
Further modifications are tailored to specific needs of resident:
Kitchen work spaces/countertops that allow for wheelchairs.
Doors at least 36 inches wide for those using an assisted device.
Wall-mounted cabinets eliminating the toe kick.
Color selections to reduce glare and or confusion.
Any room in a house can be modified to fit individual needs.
Evans, L. 2013. Exisiting Homes can be Friendlier to Aging. Retrieved 9/10/2015 http://www.homeadvisor.com/article.show.Universal-Design.8330.html
Brunet, A.M. (N.d. ) Optimal Space Planning for Universal Design in the Kitchen. Retrieved 9/10/2015
http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4580854/w/sid=1/list/Optimal-Space-Planning-for-Universal-Design-in-the-Kitchen
17. Home-Based Telecare Services
Telecare has the potential to improve intractable problems in health care; including limited access,
inconsistent quality of care, and cost inflation. Home-based telecare service items and products are
based on four orientation categories: (1.) Functional, (2.) Social-psychological, (3.) Educational, and
(4.) Integrated.
The complete list is found in Wu and Lu’s 2014 research.
Medical reminder: Reminder to take medicine to prevent the wrong dosage and or taking medication at the wrong time.
Healthy diet reminder: Platform that provides meal ordering and delivering, including healthy and special diets for appropriate
nutrition.
Social supportive network: A link between elderly people and social supportive network providing adequate social welfare and aid in
the communities.
Medication guide: An interactive surface for inquiry medication guide including usage and side effects.
Self-Rehabilitation: A platform providing home rehabilitation guide to assist those who have needs. This may improve the completion
of rehabilitation course and prevent unnecessary visits to the hospital.
Outpatient arrangement: A link between ambulatory services and the elderly in need of help arranging and reminding them of visits.
Visual health consultation: A camera system providing visual consultations with professional medical staff such as nurse or
nutritionist.
New technologies will bring healthcare and social connections to elders where they live, making it
possible to live more independently and age in place in the comfort of their own homes.
Wu, Y.H. and Y. Lu. 2014. “Qualitative Research on the Importance and Need for Home-Based Telecare Services for Elderly People.” Journal of Clinical
Gerontology & Geriatrics 5:105-110.
18. Culturally Sensitive Communities
Residents share a common culture, language, and belief system.
Architecture, landscaping, and color schemes are representative of home culture and
are integrated within the care facility.
Especially important for those coming from gerontocratic cultures such as Koreans,
Hindus, Chinese, and Japanese.
Residential communities and adult daycare programs may include familiar music,
dance, cuisine, and cultural events, to include caregivers speaking the same language
and understand norms and taboos.
As the United States continues to be more ethnically diverse, these
communities may help to empower the elders and create stronger social
connections.
Rosenfeld, J. and J. Popko. 2010. “Home Community, and Gerontocracy: Forecasting the Future of Senior Housing.” Journal of the American Society on
Aging 34(3):61-68.
19. Electronic Memory Aids (EMA)
Research by Oriani et al. (2003) Italy – England, evaluated the utility of external
electronic support of prospective memory in mild-to-moderate AD patients.
Findings suggest that EMA may be effective in supporting prospective memory in AD patients, reducing
significantly prospective memory errors.
A patient may, without supervision, use the device to remember to take medication at the correct time, have dinner
at the right time, or for particular appointments, such as doctor visits and birthdays.
There is the potential to use the device in the early stages of dementia to improve the quality of life for patients and
their families, by limiting the need for constant supervision and support of family care giver.
Their usefulness in the AD patient's everyday life depends on the methodology that is adopted to help the patient
learn how to use these methods. In the learning process of using an EMA, which is typically introduced by their
therapist and then by their caregiver, two aspects are important: (1) The AD patient needs to be trained to respond
correctly to the external aid and (2) the patient needs to use the aid as independently as possible in everyday
situation.
The study demonstrates that it is possible to train a person with mild-to-moderate dementia to respond correctly
and to use an EMA to remember to do tasks at certain times. Patients with mild-to-moderate dementia, use of an
EMA is superior to use of a written reminder, and that attempting to use a written reminder for prospective
activities may, for some patients, as ineffectual as trying to commit the activities to member with no external
support.
Oriani, M., Moniz-Cook, E., Binetti, G., Zanieri, G., Frisoni, G., Geroldi, C., De Vreese, L. and Zanetti, O. 2003. “An Electronic Memory Aid to Support
Prospective Memory in Patients in the Early Stages of Alzheimer's Disease: A Pilot Study.” Aging & Mental Health 7(1):22-27.
20. COGKNOW Day Navigator (CDN)
Research in the Netherlands and Sweden evaluated a newly developed integrated
multifunctional digital prosthetic (CDN).
The COGKNOW Day Navigator consists of a touch screen, a mobile device, sensors, a
home hub and a central server. Several features such as colors and icons can be adjusted
to personal preferences.
Findings suggest that persons with dementia and caregivers valued the CDN overall as
user-friendly and useful.
The memory support (day and time indication, reminders), picture dialing and the radio
control in particular were perceived as helpful by PWD. The mobile device was also valued
positively. Caregivers considered the reminders, radio control and music player the most
helpful. PWD and caregivers are willing to accept assistive technology, provided they can
rely on the technical performance and stability of the device. Although further studies are
needed, the CDN is expected to be a useful tool for supporting community dwelling
persons with mild dementia and their caregivers.
Meiland, F., Bouman, A., Sävenstedt, S., Bentvelzen, S., Davies, R., Mulvenna, M., Nugent, C. Moelaer, F. Hettinga, M., Bengtsson, and Dröes, R. 2012.
“Usability of a New Electronic Assistive Device for Community-Dwelling Persons With Mild Dementia.” Aging & Mental Health 16(5):584-591.
21. COGKNOW Day Navigator (CDN)
Meiland, F., Bouman, A., Sävenstedt, S., Bentvelzen, S., Davies, R., Mulvenna, M., Nugent, C. Moelaer, F. Hettinga, M., Bengtsson, and Dröes, R. 2012.
“Usability of a New Electronic Assistive Device for Community-Dwelling Persons With Mild Dementia.” Aging & Mental Health 16(5):584-591.
COGKNOW touch screen with handset
COGKNOW mobile device
22. COGKNOW Day Navigator (CDN)
Image courtesy of NCBI http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3874241/bin/nihms475305f3.jpg
Diagram of the COGKNOW system network between caregivers and patients using
handheld and desktop devices.
23. Way finding Aid
PWD tend to fail in planned way finding. Its common they cannot
position themselves accurately and have difficulties in finding and
retracing their steps to retour back home. Unfamiliar environments
have been found to be especially challenging.
Research in Finland evaluated the prototype of a way finding aid using
predefined routes; modalities included were visual, audio, and tactile
signals. The findings from their study conclude, in most cases, the
orientation with the way finding aid on predefined routes succeeded.
The severity of dementia did not seem to predict success in orientation
with the way finding aid. Using the landmarks wasn’t as successful as
using “left”, “right” and “go straight on” commands as the way finding
advice.
Sorri, L., E. Leinonen, and M. Ervasti. 2011. “Wayfinding Aid for the Elderly with Memory Disturbances.” ECIS 2011 Proceedings Paper 137.
24. Mobile Robots
Research by Matthews et al. (2010) examined if mobile robotic devices have the
capability of providing physical and cognitive assistance with navigation.
During a field trial, the researchers observed the responses of persons with and without
cognitive and physical impairments, when navigational guidance was given by two
mobile robots through audio, video, and gestural cues. N= 28 adults. Seven males and
21 females. Mean age: 82.82±4.96 years.
Two separate robots were used, a humanoid robot known as Pearl and a robotic walker
named Intelligent Mobility Platform. BOTH robots were rated highly for ease of use,
comfort, security, walking stability, and confidence in the robot's ability to provide
guidance to an unknown destination.
Both robots were well received by participants.
Mobile robots have great potential for assisting persons with dementia with wayfinding
and the ability to move with purpose from one place to another. More research is
needed.
Matthew, J. S. Sereika, S. Engberg, J. Rogers, and S. Thrun. 2010. “Responsiveness of Older Adults to Navigational guidance from Mobile Robots in
Retirement Communities.” Gerontechnology 9(2):308.
25. Mobile Robots
Matthew, J. S. Sereika, S. Engberg, J. Rogers, and S. Thrun. 2010. “Responsiveness of Older Adults to Navigational guidance from Mobile Robots in
Retirement Communities.” Gerontechnology 9(2):308.
Pearl IMR – Intelligent Mobility Platform
26. Robotic Pets:
also called emotional , companion , or therapeutic robots
Pet therapy has been widely used with PWD. Research has shown that the
presence of a dog enhanced socialization (e.g., increases in verbalization,
smiles, looking, etc.) in residents with dementia.
While traditional pet therapy has been shown to enhance well-being, there
are situations where a substitute artificial companion, such as robotic pet,
may be a better match.
The advantages of robotic pets have been listed as the highly imitative, life-like
behavior; modeling of emotional states usually experienced by humans; and
provision of alternative models of communication.
Studies have reported improvements in quality of life, relationships, and
loneliness in elders who have interacted with robotic pets.
Moyle, W., M. Cooke, E. Beattie, C. Jones, B. Klein, G. Cook, and C. Gray. 2013. “Exploring the Effect of Companion Robots on Emotional Expression in
Older Adults With Dementia: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.” Journal of Gerontological Nursing (5):46.
27. Robotic Pets: PARO
PARO, a therapeutic robotic seal, has been shown to have a psychological effect on
PWD. Enhanced relaxation, motivation and improved improving the socialization of
PWD with others, including caregivers.
PARO has tactile sensors and moves its tail and flippers and opens its eyes when petted.
Artificial intelligence software changes the robot's behavior based on a host of sensors that
monitor sound, light, temperature, and touch. It responds to sounds, can learn its name, and
learns to respond to words its owner uses frequently. It can show emotions such as surprise,
happiness, and anger, and will cry if it is not receiving sufficient attention. It produces sounds
similar to a real baby seal and is active during the day and sleeps at night.
Moyle, W., M. Cooke, E. Beattie, C. Jones, B. Klein, G. Cook, and C. Gray. 2013. “Exploring the Effect of Companion Robots on Emotional Expression in
Older Adults With Dementia: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.” Journal of Gerontological Nursing (5):46.
28. Robotic Pets: PARO
A pilot study in Australia (2013) aimed to compare the effect of companion
robots to participation in an interactive reading group on emotions.
Findings suggested PARO may be useful as a treatment option for PWD
creating enhanced well-being.
Moyle, W., M. Cooke, E. Beattie, C. Jones, B. Klein, G. Cook, and C. Gray. 2013. “Exploring the Effect of Companion Robots on Emotional Expression in
Older Adults With Dementia: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.” Journal of Gerontological Nursing (5):46.
29. Robotic Pets:
CATS – NeCoRo vs. Plush
A pilot study compared the benefits of a robotic cat and a plush toy
cat as interventions for PWD. Interacting with the cats were linked
with decreased agitation and increased pleasure and interest.
Similar trends were seen for the two cats. Both types of cats held the
participants’ interest, with the robotic cat also producing significant
increases of pleasure. Persons with severe dementia can be engaged
in interactions with a robotic cat as well as a plush cat.
Study participants with higher levels of cognitive impairment
tended to be engaged with the robotic cat for a shorter duration than
those with higher levels of cognitive functioning, however,
cognitively impaired residents were, in fact, engaged with the
robotic cat.
Libin, A. and J. Cohen-Mansfield, J. 2004. “Therapeutic Robocat for Nursing Home Residents with Dementia: Preliminary Inquiry.” American Journal Of
Alzheimer's Disease And Other Dementias 19(2):111-116.
30. Robotic Pets:
CATS – NeCoRo
Libin, A. and J. Cohen-Mansfield, J. 2004. “Therapeutic Robocat for Nursing Home Residents with Dementia: Preliminary Inquiry.” American Journal Of
Alzheimer's Disease And Other Dementias 19(2):111-116.
Robotic Cat NeCoRo
31. Robotic Pets: AIBO
The use of Sony’s computerized, or robotic, “pet” called AIBO, may be a means
of stimulating social interaction in residents with dementia without the
drawbacks associated with live animal visitation.
Kramer et al. (2009) study compared the effects of visitation by a person, a
person accompanied by a live dog, and a person accompanied by an AIBO, on
behavioral indicators of social interaction among female nursing home
residents with dementia.
They found that the three types of visits stimulated residents to initiate
conversation, touches, and looks at other individuals (human, dog, and AIBO).
Both the live dog and AIBO stimulated resident social interaction beyond that
stimulated by the visitor alone.
The AIBO induced longer looks and more resident-initiated conversation than
the live dog and provided a positive source of social interaction.
Kramer, S., Friedmann, C. and P. Bernstein. 2009. “Comparison of the Effect of Human Interaction, Animal-Assisted Therapy, and AIBO-Assisted
Therapy on Long-Term Care Residents with Dementia.” Anthrozoos, 22(1):43-57.
32. Robotic Pets: AIBO
The success of the robotic dog in stimulating social interaction by dementia
residents, suggests that it may provide a viable alternative to live animal
visitations.
Kramer, S., Friedmann, C. and P. Bernstein. 2009. “Comparison of the Effect of Human Interaction, Animal-Assisted Therapy, and AIBO-Assisted
Therapy on Long-Term Care Residents with Dementia.” Anthrozoos, 22(1):43-57.
33. Wearable Video Monitoring
The IMMED Project, Mégret et al. (2010) – France – Is a new application for
multimedia indexing, using a system that monitors the instrumental activities
of daily living to assess the cognitive decline caused by dementia.
Using this new device, researchers collect video data that can be analyzed to
extract meaningful events occurring in everyday life.
This study evaluated the impact of the proposed system to the clinical
diagnostic of dementia disease by medical experts is planned in the future of
this work.
The feedback from medical researchers at the time of the study, encouraged
the IMMED research team to continue to improve the automatic analysis
and establish larger scale experiments.
Mégret, R., V. Dovgalecs, H. Wannous, S. Karaman, J. Benois-Pineau, E. El Khoury, J. Pinquier, P. Joly, R. André-Obrecht, Y. Gaë stel, and J. Dartigues.
2010. “The IMMED Project: Wearable Video Monitoring of People with Age Dementia.” ACM Multimedia Video Program Italy, Pg.1299-1302.
34. Wearable Video Monitoring
Mégret, R., V. Dovgalecs, H. Wannous, S. Karaman, J. Benois-Pineau, E. El Khoury, J. Pinquier, P. Joly, R. André-Obrecht, Y. Gaë stel, and J. Dartigues.
2010. “The IMMED Project: Wearable Video Monitoring of People with Age Dementia.” ACM Multimedia Video Program France, Pg.1299-1302.
Also see: https://immed.labri.fr/docs/Slides_ICPR.pdf
Human daily activity indexing
Range for image collecting
Camera and placement
35. SenSeCam is a wearable camera that can automatically take pictures to supplement memory. It
can be combined with other devices that collect GPS data and audio (the software was still in
developmental stages in 2012) that assigns context to image sets based on location, movement, and
photograph contents (i.e. faces), allowing for the individual to use the software without caregiver
intervention.
DejaView is a proposed design to integrate facial recognition technology with wearable sensors and
context-assigning software.
MemExerciser system is also a self-guided system that has resulted in an increase in the percentage
of details remembered over time.
Very little empirical research has been performed to gauge the effectiveness of various types of
supplemental memory devises.
Future Technologies
Charness, N., R. Best, and D. Souders. 2012. “Memory Function and Supportive Technology.” Gerontechnology 11(1):22-34.
Microsoft’s SenSeCam