This document outlines research on longevity and aging well conducted as part of the GEnetics of Healthy Aging (GEHA) study. It discusses factors that may contribute to survival to advanced ages, such as genetics, lifestyle, social connections and mental outlook. Life stories were collected from nonagenarian and centenarian sibling pairs in several European countries to understand their experiences. Common themes that emerged among survivors included positivity, adaptability, independence and a sense of humor. The research aims to identify characteristics of successful aging and slowing the aging process through a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
Value Ageing Queen's University BelfastCASALA CENTRE
This document summarizes a Marie Curie Industry-Academia Partnerships and Pathways Action project called "Value Ageing" which aims to incorporate European fundamental values into ICT for ageing. It lists the 9 beneficiary organizations across 7 countries and describes the objectives, work packages, deliverables, and secondments/exchanges between the partner organizations over the 48 month project period. The Queen's University Belfast involvement, including their work packages and secondments, is specifically highlighted.
This document discusses collaboration across sectors in trans-sectoral research towards creating flourishing places. It addresses issues like aging populations, urbanization, and sustainability. It advocates for collective leadership and partnerships between different organizations to address challenges through an integrated and holistic approach.
Scalable Intervention Technology for Older AdultsCASALA CENTRE
This document describes a scalable technology platform for remotely coaching older adults in their homes. The platform uses in-home monitoring data and self-reports to create personalized user models and tailor coaching messages and interventions. Modules address cognitive exercises, physical activity, sleep, socialization and other areas. The goal is to extend the reach of healthcare using lower-cost personnel, integrate family caregivers, and deliver continuous remote care interventions to improve quality of life while reducing costs. Pilot studies with 40 participants are testing the platform's usability and effectiveness.
This document discusses the concept of "cortesia", which refers to politeness, courtesy, and respect in conduct and communication. It outlines cortesia as a social norm and code that respects people, especially those who are frail like older adults. The document calls for "cortesi" technologies, where the design and procedures of technologies embody cortesia by being harmonious, welcoming, respecting social roles and distances, and not betraying trust. Well-designed technologies with cortesia can help improve quality of life, especially for older users.
Implementing telecare for older people the w lothian experienceCASALA CENTRE
This document summarizes a study on implementing telecare for older people in West Lothian, Scotland. The study aimed to explore how a radical telecare innovation impacted older people's citizenship goals of independence, social participation, and identity. Key findings included that telecare supported independence and community participation but could also potentially lead to less human contact and narrower social networks. The conclusion was that telecare supported citizenship goals but wider social and policy factors could also limit these.
This document outlines a practical toolkit for cross-border impact assessments between the EU and neighboring countries. The toolkit provides a 6-step process and definitions, guidance questions, examples, and frameworks to help identify and consider the social, economic, and environmental impacts of cross-border cooperation programs and projects in a transparent way. It is meant to support actors at both the program and project levels.
1. The document discusses building knowledge networks for quality improvement and patient safety in the Irish health service.
2. It emphasizes that networks allow for the exchange of information, contacts, and experience between professionals. This helps disseminate innovation and provide support.
3. The document provides examples of existing networks and resources in Ireland that can be leveraged, such as programs in chronic disease, surgery, and quality improvement. It also discusses challenges around data, IT systems, and culture.
Ian Carter, National Director Acute Care, Health Service ExecutiveInvestnet
This document discusses opportunities for collaboration between the public and private sectors in healthcare. It outlines several key points:
1) The healthcare sector is under pressure to develop new, better, and cheaper services as demand increases while resources are limited. Collaboration between public and private sectors could help address this challenge.
2) A framework is proposed for the different roles of public and private sectors over the lifecycle of developing and introducing new healthcare products and services.
3) Successful partnerships require coordination, commitment, trust and addressing barriers such as cultural differences between public and private sectors. Both sectors must understand and accommodate each other.
Value Ageing Queen's University BelfastCASALA CENTRE
This document summarizes a Marie Curie Industry-Academia Partnerships and Pathways Action project called "Value Ageing" which aims to incorporate European fundamental values into ICT for ageing. It lists the 9 beneficiary organizations across 7 countries and describes the objectives, work packages, deliverables, and secondments/exchanges between the partner organizations over the 48 month project period. The Queen's University Belfast involvement, including their work packages and secondments, is specifically highlighted.
This document discusses collaboration across sectors in trans-sectoral research towards creating flourishing places. It addresses issues like aging populations, urbanization, and sustainability. It advocates for collective leadership and partnerships between different organizations to address challenges through an integrated and holistic approach.
Scalable Intervention Technology for Older AdultsCASALA CENTRE
This document describes a scalable technology platform for remotely coaching older adults in their homes. The platform uses in-home monitoring data and self-reports to create personalized user models and tailor coaching messages and interventions. Modules address cognitive exercises, physical activity, sleep, socialization and other areas. The goal is to extend the reach of healthcare using lower-cost personnel, integrate family caregivers, and deliver continuous remote care interventions to improve quality of life while reducing costs. Pilot studies with 40 participants are testing the platform's usability and effectiveness.
This document discusses the concept of "cortesia", which refers to politeness, courtesy, and respect in conduct and communication. It outlines cortesia as a social norm and code that respects people, especially those who are frail like older adults. The document calls for "cortesi" technologies, where the design and procedures of technologies embody cortesia by being harmonious, welcoming, respecting social roles and distances, and not betraying trust. Well-designed technologies with cortesia can help improve quality of life, especially for older users.
Implementing telecare for older people the w lothian experienceCASALA CENTRE
This document summarizes a study on implementing telecare for older people in West Lothian, Scotland. The study aimed to explore how a radical telecare innovation impacted older people's citizenship goals of independence, social participation, and identity. Key findings included that telecare supported independence and community participation but could also potentially lead to less human contact and narrower social networks. The conclusion was that telecare supported citizenship goals but wider social and policy factors could also limit these.
This document outlines a practical toolkit for cross-border impact assessments between the EU and neighboring countries. The toolkit provides a 6-step process and definitions, guidance questions, examples, and frameworks to help identify and consider the social, economic, and environmental impacts of cross-border cooperation programs and projects in a transparent way. It is meant to support actors at both the program and project levels.
1. The document discusses building knowledge networks for quality improvement and patient safety in the Irish health service.
2. It emphasizes that networks allow for the exchange of information, contacts, and experience between professionals. This helps disseminate innovation and provide support.
3. The document provides examples of existing networks and resources in Ireland that can be leveraged, such as programs in chronic disease, surgery, and quality improvement. It also discusses challenges around data, IT systems, and culture.
Ian Carter, National Director Acute Care, Health Service ExecutiveInvestnet
This document discusses opportunities for collaboration between the public and private sectors in healthcare. It outlines several key points:
1) The healthcare sector is under pressure to develop new, better, and cheaper services as demand increases while resources are limited. Collaboration between public and private sectors could help address this challenge.
2) A framework is proposed for the different roles of public and private sectors over the lifecycle of developing and introducing new healthcare products and services.
3) Successful partnerships require coordination, commitment, trust and addressing barriers such as cultural differences between public and private sectors. Both sectors must understand and accommodate each other.
Alena Turner provides a health midterm project that includes sections on her personal health history, family health history, 25 questions answered by her grandmother about health when she was a child, her family's health history, fitness and nutrition data from a recent week, her social and emotional health including hobbies, pets, favorite trip, schools attended and clubs/sports, a health triangle assessing her physical, emotional and social health, and a photo timeline of her life from childhood to present day. She concludes with her personal crest symbolizing aspects of her unique self.
Life Lessons From Hospice Patients 8 18 09mdosenga
The document shares life lessons from patients of an 18-year hospice worker. Many patients regretted spending too much time working and not enough with family and friends. They wished they had taken better care of their health by eating healthier and exercising more. The top lessons were to spend less time striving for more at work, work less overtime, and spend more quality time with loved ones enjoying life in the present moment.
was born at Kapiolani Hospital in Honolulu, Oahu, in the territory of Hawaii in 1951. He found out from a lady in a gift shop that the hospital had to move its Labor and Delivery Department into the basement after the attack on Pearl Harbor, then moved again to the third floor. This was to ensure the safety of the pregnant mothers and their babies, of which he and his mother Katherine were part of.
He and his family moved to San Francisco, California in 1958, a year before Hawaii officially became the 50th state.
1. The document provides tips for living a healthy, wealthy, and wise life. It emphasizes taking care of your physical and mental health through regular checkups, rest, and stress reduction.
2. Financial tips include not overspending and appreciating what you have accumulated. It also stresses the importance of relationships, enjoying life, and spending quality time with family and friends.
3. Facing life's challenges with courage and positivity is discussed. Specifically, the document advises not fearing illness or death but facing them with confidence instead. Overall, it promotes living life to the fullest through health, relationships, and personal growth.
Grace Family Church provides a weekly schedule of services and events, including Sunday morning services, life groups during the week, and youth events on Fridays. The document highlights upcoming special events in November, December, and January and provides details on regular programs like kids' church, fueled youth group, and life groups. It also shares stories from church members about their involvement and experiences at Grace Family Church.
The document discusses Jordana Henry's work with students at Everett Alvarez High School through programs like Puente Juniors and Sophomores. It describes the realities many students in Salinas face, as the city is home to many farmworkers who work long hours in difficult conditions for low wages. As a result, many students struggle without parental financial or academic support to achieve their goals of attending college. The document emphasizes Henry's goal of helping students build legacies and escape cycles of poverty and violence in their community.
The Art of Aging - 10 Ways to Age GracefullyTina Powell
70 million Americans are 60 years and older. Master these 10 ways to age gracefully and look fabulous no matter what age you are. These life lessons came from Carol Karels from my Valley Toastmasters chapter. We can all benefit from her advice!
Successful aging can be conceptualized in three dimensions - decline, change, and development. While physical and cognitive abilities naturally decline with age, such as reduced senses and night vision, other capacities like the ability to love and find joy remain intact. Additionally, aging can involve positive development as people tend to become more patient, self-accepting, and able to tolerate complexity. The study of two cohorts over 75 years identified variables like absence of smoking and alcohol abuse before age 50 as most important for successful aging outcomes like being happy, active and socially supported in late life. Case studies illustrate how lifestyle choices and social support differentiated those who aged well, like Richard Lucky, from those who did not, such as Alfred Paine.
An attempt to understand adolescent from their perspective.
This presentation is not a scholarly presentation. This is to assist a discussion in connection with adolescence.
This video describes the similarities and differences between Marianist Schools Our Lady of Nazareth in the Mukuru Slums of Nairobi, Kenya and Gross Catholic High School in Bellevue, Nebraska.
This document summarizes a class reunion for the RMCAT Batch '89. It includes profiles of several classmates 25 years after graduating high school. It discusses where they live, their families, jobs and life experiences. It encourages staying connected and sharing updates for future reunions.
Toni Silver was born prematurely in 1990 and suffered from a collapsed lung that required critical surgery, spending four months in the hospital. She graduated from high school in 2009 and now works as a single mother pursuing her dreams. Her family is her backbone of support through all life's challenges. In her free time, she enjoys playing cards and video games with family.
The document summarizes the traditional marriage process and roles in Yoruba culture. Courtship begins between ages 18-28 as young people identify potential spouses. Marriage involves six steps, culminating in the bride moving to her husband's lineage after the bride-price is paid. This includes symbolic items like honey, salt, and palm oil that represent blessings for the couple like fertility and long life. The husband's role is to provide, protect, and lead as priest, while the wife supports her husband, mothers the home, and nurtures children. In-laws advocate for the family and provide counsel. Overall, marriage establishes the foundation for family, which is the most sacred institution in Yoruba culture.
This document contains testimonials from various individuals describing their experiences using Ageloc Vitality supplements. The testimonials describe improvements in energy levels, focus, sleep quality, joint flexibility, blood pressure, appetite, and more. One individual, a 77-year old woman, noticed increased energy, lower blood pressure, improved sleep, and reduced joint stiffness while taking the supplements but saw a return of previous issues when she ran out for a few weeks. The document suggests referring interested individuals to the person who provided this document to learn more about Ageloc Vitality.
The article discusses three women - Anastasia Pollard, Jane Newton, and Sara Carrillo - who each eat the same meal every day. Pollard has toast and coffee every morning alone in her kitchen. Newton eats a daily lunch of rice, vegetables, and tofu. Carrillo maintains her childhood breakfast of coffee, milk, and toast with raspberry jam no matter where she lives. The women find benefits like routine, self-care, and mindfulness from their consistent daily meals.
This article discusses how eating the same meal every day can provide benefits for some people. It profiles three women - Anastasia, Jane, and Sara - who each eat a consistent breakfast or lunch. Anastasia has coffee and homemade bread each morning alone in her kitchen. Jane eats a bowl of protein, greens, and carbs for lunch at her desk daily. Sara has coffee and toast every morning, though she has adapted it based on where she lives. All three women find pleasure, routine, or mindfulness in their consistent meals. The article explores how a set daily meal can provide stability, self-care, or a break from decisions.
The article discusses three women - Anastasia Pollard, Jane Newton, and Sara Carrillo - who each eat the same meal every day. Pollard has toast and coffee every morning alone in her kitchen. Newton eats a daily lunch of rice, vegetables, and tofu. Carrillo maintains her childhood breakfast of coffee, milk, and toast with raspberry jam no matter where she lives. The women find benefits like routine, self-care, and mindfulness from their consistent daily meals.
NTANN Been there Haven't Done That Emotional Empathy...Supporting NICU ParentsTerri Major-Kincade
This document summarizes key themes from parent narratives of children with life-threatening illnesses or disabilities. It discusses parents' perspectives on cherishing every moment with their child, the difficult transition to their new role, and what really matters to them such as their child experiencing love. The document also explores parents' fears around the uncertainty of their child's condition and potential regrets or feelings of guilt.
Tina Woodley was born in St. Kitts and grew up in St. Eustatuis, later living in Holland, Austria and Germany before settling on Bonaire. She has a career in sports and personal training and wants to share her fitness and nutrition secrets, especially for women over 40, to maintain a youthful and vibrant look through a healthy lifestyle. Her book, Every Day a Day Younger, provides principles for holistic wellness of body, mind and spirit to feel and look younger than one's age.
Demographic change as a cataylst for knowledge societyCASALA CENTRE
This document discusses how demographic change can catalyze the knowledge society. It argues that both young and old populations contribute valuable knowledge, with the young providing explorative innovation and the old providing experience and conceptual innovation. An aging workforce is needed as more knowledge is applied and companies collaborate more. However, older workers feel their knowledge is not being utilized. The document advocates for policies that promote lifelong learning and allow older workers to share their knowledge and experience.
Stephen McGowan is the Head of Creative Industries and Innovation. The document discusses various topics from different decades such as the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, school days, and WWII. It also mentions creative and cultural industries, government, academia, and various initiatives related to the economy, health, education, social inclusion, arts, libraries, planetariums, museums, and sport.
Alena Turner provides a health midterm project that includes sections on her personal health history, family health history, 25 questions answered by her grandmother about health when she was a child, her family's health history, fitness and nutrition data from a recent week, her social and emotional health including hobbies, pets, favorite trip, schools attended and clubs/sports, a health triangle assessing her physical, emotional and social health, and a photo timeline of her life from childhood to present day. She concludes with her personal crest symbolizing aspects of her unique self.
Life Lessons From Hospice Patients 8 18 09mdosenga
The document shares life lessons from patients of an 18-year hospice worker. Many patients regretted spending too much time working and not enough with family and friends. They wished they had taken better care of their health by eating healthier and exercising more. The top lessons were to spend less time striving for more at work, work less overtime, and spend more quality time with loved ones enjoying life in the present moment.
was born at Kapiolani Hospital in Honolulu, Oahu, in the territory of Hawaii in 1951. He found out from a lady in a gift shop that the hospital had to move its Labor and Delivery Department into the basement after the attack on Pearl Harbor, then moved again to the third floor. This was to ensure the safety of the pregnant mothers and their babies, of which he and his mother Katherine were part of.
He and his family moved to San Francisco, California in 1958, a year before Hawaii officially became the 50th state.
1. The document provides tips for living a healthy, wealthy, and wise life. It emphasizes taking care of your physical and mental health through regular checkups, rest, and stress reduction.
2. Financial tips include not overspending and appreciating what you have accumulated. It also stresses the importance of relationships, enjoying life, and spending quality time with family and friends.
3. Facing life's challenges with courage and positivity is discussed. Specifically, the document advises not fearing illness or death but facing them with confidence instead. Overall, it promotes living life to the fullest through health, relationships, and personal growth.
Grace Family Church provides a weekly schedule of services and events, including Sunday morning services, life groups during the week, and youth events on Fridays. The document highlights upcoming special events in November, December, and January and provides details on regular programs like kids' church, fueled youth group, and life groups. It also shares stories from church members about their involvement and experiences at Grace Family Church.
The document discusses Jordana Henry's work with students at Everett Alvarez High School through programs like Puente Juniors and Sophomores. It describes the realities many students in Salinas face, as the city is home to many farmworkers who work long hours in difficult conditions for low wages. As a result, many students struggle without parental financial or academic support to achieve their goals of attending college. The document emphasizes Henry's goal of helping students build legacies and escape cycles of poverty and violence in their community.
The Art of Aging - 10 Ways to Age GracefullyTina Powell
70 million Americans are 60 years and older. Master these 10 ways to age gracefully and look fabulous no matter what age you are. These life lessons came from Carol Karels from my Valley Toastmasters chapter. We can all benefit from her advice!
Successful aging can be conceptualized in three dimensions - decline, change, and development. While physical and cognitive abilities naturally decline with age, such as reduced senses and night vision, other capacities like the ability to love and find joy remain intact. Additionally, aging can involve positive development as people tend to become more patient, self-accepting, and able to tolerate complexity. The study of two cohorts over 75 years identified variables like absence of smoking and alcohol abuse before age 50 as most important for successful aging outcomes like being happy, active and socially supported in late life. Case studies illustrate how lifestyle choices and social support differentiated those who aged well, like Richard Lucky, from those who did not, such as Alfred Paine.
An attempt to understand adolescent from their perspective.
This presentation is not a scholarly presentation. This is to assist a discussion in connection with adolescence.
This video describes the similarities and differences between Marianist Schools Our Lady of Nazareth in the Mukuru Slums of Nairobi, Kenya and Gross Catholic High School in Bellevue, Nebraska.
This document summarizes a class reunion for the RMCAT Batch '89. It includes profiles of several classmates 25 years after graduating high school. It discusses where they live, their families, jobs and life experiences. It encourages staying connected and sharing updates for future reunions.
Toni Silver was born prematurely in 1990 and suffered from a collapsed lung that required critical surgery, spending four months in the hospital. She graduated from high school in 2009 and now works as a single mother pursuing her dreams. Her family is her backbone of support through all life's challenges. In her free time, she enjoys playing cards and video games with family.
The document summarizes the traditional marriage process and roles in Yoruba culture. Courtship begins between ages 18-28 as young people identify potential spouses. Marriage involves six steps, culminating in the bride moving to her husband's lineage after the bride-price is paid. This includes symbolic items like honey, salt, and palm oil that represent blessings for the couple like fertility and long life. The husband's role is to provide, protect, and lead as priest, while the wife supports her husband, mothers the home, and nurtures children. In-laws advocate for the family and provide counsel. Overall, marriage establishes the foundation for family, which is the most sacred institution in Yoruba culture.
This document contains testimonials from various individuals describing their experiences using Ageloc Vitality supplements. The testimonials describe improvements in energy levels, focus, sleep quality, joint flexibility, blood pressure, appetite, and more. One individual, a 77-year old woman, noticed increased energy, lower blood pressure, improved sleep, and reduced joint stiffness while taking the supplements but saw a return of previous issues when she ran out for a few weeks. The document suggests referring interested individuals to the person who provided this document to learn more about Ageloc Vitality.
The article discusses three women - Anastasia Pollard, Jane Newton, and Sara Carrillo - who each eat the same meal every day. Pollard has toast and coffee every morning alone in her kitchen. Newton eats a daily lunch of rice, vegetables, and tofu. Carrillo maintains her childhood breakfast of coffee, milk, and toast with raspberry jam no matter where she lives. The women find benefits like routine, self-care, and mindfulness from their consistent daily meals.
This article discusses how eating the same meal every day can provide benefits for some people. It profiles three women - Anastasia, Jane, and Sara - who each eat a consistent breakfast or lunch. Anastasia has coffee and homemade bread each morning alone in her kitchen. Jane eats a bowl of protein, greens, and carbs for lunch at her desk daily. Sara has coffee and toast every morning, though she has adapted it based on where she lives. All three women find pleasure, routine, or mindfulness in their consistent meals. The article explores how a set daily meal can provide stability, self-care, or a break from decisions.
The article discusses three women - Anastasia Pollard, Jane Newton, and Sara Carrillo - who each eat the same meal every day. Pollard has toast and coffee every morning alone in her kitchen. Newton eats a daily lunch of rice, vegetables, and tofu. Carrillo maintains her childhood breakfast of coffee, milk, and toast with raspberry jam no matter where she lives. The women find benefits like routine, self-care, and mindfulness from their consistent daily meals.
NTANN Been there Haven't Done That Emotional Empathy...Supporting NICU ParentsTerri Major-Kincade
This document summarizes key themes from parent narratives of children with life-threatening illnesses or disabilities. It discusses parents' perspectives on cherishing every moment with their child, the difficult transition to their new role, and what really matters to them such as their child experiencing love. The document also explores parents' fears around the uncertainty of their child's condition and potential regrets or feelings of guilt.
Tina Woodley was born in St. Kitts and grew up in St. Eustatuis, later living in Holland, Austria and Germany before settling on Bonaire. She has a career in sports and personal training and wants to share her fitness and nutrition secrets, especially for women over 40, to maintain a youthful and vibrant look through a healthy lifestyle. Her book, Every Day a Day Younger, provides principles for holistic wellness of body, mind and spirit to feel and look younger than one's age.
Demographic change as a cataylst for knowledge societyCASALA CENTRE
This document discusses how demographic change can catalyze the knowledge society. It argues that both young and old populations contribute valuable knowledge, with the young providing explorative innovation and the old providing experience and conceptual innovation. An aging workforce is needed as more knowledge is applied and companies collaborate more. However, older workers feel their knowledge is not being utilized. The document advocates for policies that promote lifelong learning and allow older workers to share their knowledge and experience.
Stephen McGowan is the Head of Creative Industries and Innovation. The document discusses various topics from different decades such as the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, school days, and WWII. It also mentions creative and cultural industries, government, academia, and various initiatives related to the economy, health, education, social inclusion, arts, libraries, planetariums, museums, and sport.
Arts council ni arts and older people programmeCASALA CENTRE
The Arts and Older People Programme aims to increase arts participation among older people in Northern Ireland and address social issues they face like isolation, poverty, and health issues. It is a 3-year, £700,000 programme jointly funded by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and The Atlantic Philanthropies. So far, over £374,608 has been allocated to 32 community and arts organizations. An interim evaluation found funded projects successfully meet the strategic themes so far but recommended further emphasizing social justice elements in remaining projects.
Ageing creatively bios for chairs and speakersCASALA CENTRE
This document provides brief biographies of the chairs and speakers for the Value Ageing Seminar. It introduces 13 individuals: Professor David Cleland, Minister Carál Ní Chuilín, Mr Conn Murray, Dr Gerry Mulligan, Mr Stephen McGowan, Ms Fionnuala Walsh, Dr Emilio Mordini, Dr. R. Benjamin Knapp, Professor Holly Jimison, Dr Maeve Rea, and Dr Karim Hadjri. For each person it lists their professional roles, qualifications, areas of research or work, and relevant experience related to ageing, technology, health, arts, or public policy.
This document contains abstracts from several presentations at a Value Ageing Seminar. It discusses:
1) An overview of an Arts Council strategy and program focusing on arts and older people.
2) Issues around privacy and ethics with ICT for assisting older adults.
3) Examples of using arts and technology for creative solutions to challenges.
4) A software platform for scalable health interventions like coaching and home-based care for older adults.
5) Learning from nonagenarian siblings in four countries about factors contributing to healthy aging.
6) The importance of collaboration in trans-sectoral research, using an example from Ireland.
7) How demographic change can drive innovation
Closing the Loop in Ambient Assisted Living – towards Feedback and Interventions to support health and emotional wellbeing. Presented at CARDI Conference, Croke Park, Wednesday 2nd November 2011
Connected Health & Ambient Assisted Living Symposium 2011CASALA CENTRE
The document outlines an agenda for the Connected Health & Ambient Assisted Living Symposium 2011, which was jointly hosted by BioBusiness, CASALA, and the Netwell Centre. The symposium took place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dundalk and included keynote speakers and presentations on connected health and ambient assisted living technologies from organizations such as NICTA, Alere, ECCH, IDA, UPMC, the HSE, and the University of Ulster.
This document discusses positioning within the mobile ecosystem and focuses on Nokia, Blackberry, Apple, and Android between 2006 and 2011. It also discusses demographics, economics, technology, healthcare and caring for aging populations. A quote from Ireland's Minister of Health advocates for moving away from hospital-centered care towards more community-based primary care through reallocating resources.
The document outlines the development of imAtHome, a communication device aimed at older adults living alone. It describes SeniorsAtHome Ltd conducting a feasibility study supported by Waterford City Enterprise Board that showed a need for such a system in Ireland as existing systems were only managed in the UK. They then proved the concept of imAtHome using an Innovation Voucher from Enterprise Ireland. The imAtHome product was developed as a consumer plug and play device that is expandable with accessories. SeniorsAtHome Ltd is now in discussions with distribution partners in the UK, Netherlands, and Germany to go global with the product but this will require additional resources and partnering with a distributor.
MM-CASALA-20110915-Mulvenna-Maurice.ppsxCASALA CENTRE
This document discusses connected health and outlines some action steps. It summarizes that connected health involves technologies that allow aging in place and independent living through remote monitoring and care. It explores dimensions of connected health like technical aspects, business models, and timing of engagement. Examples discussed include providing therapeutic support to those with dementia at night using music and images on bedside devices, as well as investigating the unmet needs of older community members. The document proposes holding an electronic town meeting in the first quarter of 2012 in Ireland on connected health, involving various stakeholders to discuss open data, user-centered innovations, and interfaces for connected health.
This document discusses connected health in Ireland. It notes there is no dedicated centre of excellence yet, but several research centres conduct activities in connected health. It outlines academic activities and education courses related to connected health. It also discusses challenges for connected health including commercial perspectives, product roadmaps, marketing, funding. It proposes developing a test bed infrastructure and initiatives to support connected health innovation in Ireland.
Rigney Dolphin is an Irish BPO company that established a Connected Health division in 2009. It operates telehealth and remote patient monitoring programs using nurses based in Waterford. The document discusses Rigney Dolphin's role in the healthcare ecosystem, partnerships with organizations like Cleveland Clinic, challenges in the sector around business models and funding, and components of successful telehealth solutions. It emphasizes the importance of collaborations, engaging clinicians, and understanding how large healthcare providers operate in order to deliver effective remote care programs.
The document discusses positioning within the value chain in connected health. It defines the value chain as a series of activities that each provide value for the customer, with the whole being greater than the sum of the parts. It identifies some of the challenges in operating within a value chain, such as defining customers and partners, managing commercial risk, and protecting intellectual property. The document also discusses opportunities for leveraging value chains, such as understanding where real value can be created and minimizing non-value adding activities.
This document discusses remote patient monitoring for heart failure patients using the HeartPhone system. It outlines challenges in remote monitoring including low sensitivity of weight-based monitoring alone and the need for an integrated healthcare ecosystem. The HeartPhone system aims to improve on manual monitoring by analyzing daily weight trends combined with other patient-reported data inputs. This enhanced algorithm could improve sensitivity for detecting worsening heart failure and reduce the workload of clinicians. Overall, remote monitoring provides an opportunity to better manage the growing chronic disease population in a sustainable way through an integrated patient-centered care model.
This document summarizes and discusses several roadmaps and initiatives related to aging populations in Europe and the region of Louth, Ireland. It discusses the landscape of existing roadmaps, challenges and opportunities, and the BRAID roadmap project which takes a vision-based approach. It also summarizes Louth's Age-Friendly Business Strategy and its goals to position the region as a leader in age-friendly business. The document discusses engaging stakeholders in the roadmapping process and outlines an integrated local/regional plan and economic vision for Louth.
The document discusses using information and communication technologies (ICT) to improve healthcare delivery. It argues that ICT can make healthcare easier, better, and safer by (1) enabling remote patient monitoring to support chronic disease management, (2) integrating disparate clinical records into a single electronic care record to improve access to patient information, and (3) developing innovative connected health solutions to enhance communication between patients and healthcare providers. The author believes that with continued investment and adoption of the right technologies, ICT has great potential to transform healthcare delivery and optimize the use of clinical data.
The document discusses services for older people in Ireland. It aims to support older people remaining in their homes and communities, provide family carer support, and ensure high quality residential care. Priorities include hospital avoidance, accelerated discharge, residential care avoidance, and improved quality of care and quality of life. Over 360 million is spent annually on home care services. Main reasons for residential care admission are dementia, falls, and stroke. The Health Service Executive has 20 clinical care programs including care of the elderly to improve quality, access, and cost effectiveness of services. Objectives of the elderly clinical care program include improving management of acutely ill older patients, increasing independence at home, reducing falls, and improving education.
This document discusses using telehealth to manage congestive heart failure (CHF) patients. It provides background on the costs of CHF, highlights some successes of telehealth programs in reducing readmissions and costs. It then describes UPMC's telehealth program for CHF patients, including their goals of reducing readmissions and visits. It outlines their methods, such as medication management and education, and shares some pilot data results. It concludes by discussing next steps like standardizing order sets and exploring telehealth/telemonitoring.
Laurie Orlov - Ageing in Place Technology WatchCASALA CENTRE
This document discusses aging in place technology and its potential to help seniors live independently in their homes. It outlines four categories of aging in place technology: communication and engagement, safety and security, health and wellness, and learning and contribution. The document also discusses barriers to adoption of aging in place technology by seniors and the market potential, which is estimated to be over $20 billion in the US and double globally. It proposes solutions like making offerings easy to use, targeting marketing at baby boomers, and improving referral channels.
NICTA is Australia's ICT research center with 700 people working to advance ICT and contribute to globally competitive products and services. The eHealth program at NICTA aims to demonstrate technology, make sense of health data, promote adoption, and engage in significant national health projects.
Australia spends over $1.2 billion on new eHealth initiatives including $400 million for telehealth services, $467 million for electronic health records, and $487 million to improve aged care facilities. This spending is aligned with priorities around aging in place and the $42 billion National Broadband Network.
The eHealth Record system aims to provide electronic health records for all citizens by 2012, though it is still in the early stages of
14. GEnetics of Healthy Ageing
GEnetics
-3200 pairs of 90+ brothers and sisters
across Europe
EU-funded study
-Study to look at genes for healthy
ageing
20. Survivors
• Survivors interest us all.
• They tell us the possibilities for our own
survival.
• We are fascinated by the stories of people
who survive against the odds in difficult or
extreme circumstances.
21. Isa
• It in my genes
• My father was
102
• I worked hard
• A glass of wine
Belfast Telegraph Saturday 20 January 2010
23. Background hypotheses
• Life stories may help us understand something
of the personhood of the 90 year old
• What makes them a survivor?
• What value system have they adopted?
• How do they see their past, their future, their
peers?
• What are the common strands of personality
or memory and coping skills with their
siblings, if any?
24. Visual Images
• We all have a visual image and form which is
part of the story which we tell
• Both are part of our personhood and are
interdependent
• Combining both visual and verbal stories will
enhance the richness of the life story
26. GeHA Recruitment
• Italy 5 pairs
• Poland 5 pairs
• Finland 4 pairs and 1 trio
• Northern Ireland 10 pairs and 3 trio
• Greece
• France
• Belgium
• Germany
• Ukraine
• Denmark
27. Narrative
• ‘Tell me your life story ‘
• Research teams already knew sibling pairs or trios
• Already had established a rapport with sibling pairs and families
• Sibling pairs or trios who consented loved giving their stories
• Written consent for recording and photographs
28. Structured Questions
• What age do you feel?
• What do you think makes you a survivor?
• How makes you happy in your life?
• How do you view the future?
32. William at 96 years young, supposes that
his
‘plain diet – not too much sweet stuff or
sugar’
has been important in his longevity.
Norman at 95 years says that he had
“No junk food”
“ only good food”
33. Samuel is 95,
‘going on 25’,
and considers
that he has
always
‘been
interested in
people and
interested in
life’.
34. Dorothy in her
93rd year, tells us
that she has
‘always made the
best of things’
35. Ellie at 100 reports that
“Father and
mother lived
long”
“I had cousins
too”
“The men didn’t
live so long”
38. What makes you a Survivor?
N Ireland
Kathleen 92 ‘good health and my daughter living with me’
Kelvin 93 ‘just my genes; my cousin was 99, my aunt in her 90s’
Sarah 94‘ keeping in touch with news and everything’
Grace 94 ‘my father lived to 94’
Jane 95 ‘good food when we were young’
Pauline 95 ‘its my Guardian Angel; she looks after my mishaps’
Mary 99 ‘ hard work, it was hard work’
Ellen 96 ‘ if you work hard you just survive’
Sarah 94 ‘ we hadn’t very much, but our parents were good’
Lilian 100 ‘I just worked on, I didn’t think of myself’
Dorothy 93 ‘It must be my genes; my mother was 90, my aunt 95 and
another one 94 on father’s side’
Thomas 94 ‘ My father lived to 98; good care and attention’
Norman 96 ‘Hard work that’s the secret’
43. What makes you a Survivor?
Poland
Pelagia 93 ‘I worked hard, rather hard; I did not smoke’
Jadwiga 94 ‘my grandmother lived long; I like to do crosswords’
Koldra 93 ‘hard-bitten in work; fed healthy food in the forest’
Marcjanna 94 ‘I tell the priest I drink vodka every day; but it isn’t true!’
Janina 96 ‘joyful; they say I look young’
Fausta 99 ‘don’t know’
Stranilawa 92 ‘I enjoyed a bit of vodka to help me’
Bradnaska 90 ‘ I have always worked; I have been working’
52. What makes you a Survivor?
Italy
Antonietta93 ‘they gave us cod liver oil to drink, till we were 15 or 16’
Assunta 100 ‘working so hard, heavy jobs’
Augusta 95 ‘Health, a quiet life;I don’t feel melancholy’
Giula 94 ‘working hard, working a lot’
Germana 96 ‘working hard, I had 4 men to look after!’
Fausta 99 ‘don’t know’
Virginia 97 ‘I have been happy, our mother loved us’
Adelma 90 ‘ I have always been healthy; I have been working’
Dante 96 ‘I feel young, I don’t have ill health’
Giovanna 96 ‘I have always lived day by day; I don’t know’
62. What makes you a Survivor?
Finland
Maila 93 ‘hard to say-well genes’
Meeri 98 ‘my father was 91; I have lived to 98’
Hilkka 95 ‘it’s how it plays out and luck’
Pulmu 93 ‘ Heavenly care and strength for each day dawning’
Maija ‘You settle for what comes along’
Matti 94 ‘a joyful character, that doesn’t worry unnecessarily’
Anna 90 ‘I was only ill last summer for the first time’
Laura 91 ‘it might be my fighting spirit’
Sylvie90 ‘it’s no good taking the gloomy view’
Karl 95 ‘ the last package from my mother saved my life’
Eva 92 ‘this is my country now, I can speak Finnish’
63. Genes Physical Activity
Good Health
Social Connections
Eating well 90 year
old
Survivor Don’t Worry
Alcohol
???
Luck Mental Activity
Smoking
64. Summary
-Maintain mental and physical health
-Hard work and determination
-Eat properly
-Good sense of Humour
-Good family and social support
-Choose long-living parents!
65. Summary
Is this what we see in our sibling pairs
who start with a good gene capital, but
then build upon this with a common,
perhaps good family, life experience and
this facilitates their ‘ageing-well profile’?
81. Summary
Throughout the interviews, across all the
countries, we seem to see
a sense of positivity
optimism
a self deprecating sense of humour
adaptability
a feisty independence
emerging as the phenotype for the
successful ageing personality.
83. Special thanks to
GEHA teams
in
Italy, Poland, Finland and N Ireland
Laura and Elisa and Claudio
Kasia and Ewa
Antii and medical students
Anne and Susie
84. Digital Stories
• Combine Narrative and Photographs
• 90 year old sibling pairs across Europe
• Powerful empowerment tool for Older People
• Dissemination tool for GEHA and ACUME2
85. Changing Ageing Partnership
(Queens University Initative)
-empowering older people
-enhancing positive attitudes
to ageing
-giving older people a voice