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An Exploration of Quality of Life and Depression in Old Age
(Arcada - Nylands svenska yrkeshögskola, 2013)According to previous researches, it has been proven that depression and quality of life have a relationship with each other. The presence of depressive symptoms lowers the quality of life and low quality of life increases ... -
A general perspective of alcohol abuse among elderly
(Arcada - Nylands svenska yrkeshögskola, 2011)This subject was chosen because alcohol abuse among elderly is a growing problem which is hidden and hasn’t been given enough attention. The purpose is to provide essential information about alcohol problems amongst the ... -
A general perspective of falls amongst the elderly. A Literature review study
(Arcada - Nylands svenska yrkeshögskola, 2012)This subject was chosen after the authors had been on several practice work in different old people’s homes in Helsinki. The authors realized that falls are a concern among elderly population and researched on the topic ... -
Guidelines on how to promote optimal oral health for frail elderly as a geronom
(Arcada - Nylands svenska yrkeshögskola, 2015)Aim: The study seeks to discover the influence optimal oral health care and services have on the frail elderly living in elderly homes. Focus will be based on optimal services ren-dered by staff in elderly homes Research ... -
Health promotion in elderly with osteoarthritis in Kenya
(Arcada - Nylands svenska yrkeshögskola, 2012)There are no specific causes of osteoarthritis that can be identified; however several fac-tors can increase the risk of developing osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a multi-factorial disease that occurs with predisposing ... -
Impact of physical activities in elderly with depression:- a literature review
(Arcada - Nylands svenska yrkeshögskola, 2014)Aim: The aim of this research is to explore the effect of physical activities in treating depression among elderly population living in an institution using different existing literature. Also, aim is to make this study ... -
Individualized Activity Book : Suggestive approach for creating an individualized activity book for the elderly living in long term care settings.
(Arcada - Nylands svenska yrkeshögskola, 2010)This literature review is conducted to see the possible barriers to perform recreational ac-tivities with the elderly living in long-term care. The author further study the benefit of properly planning the activities. Ten ... -
Information and Communication Technology for Elderly: A Literature Review
(Arcada - Nylands svenska yrkeshögskola, 2014)The rapid development of technology is on the same pace as the growth of elderly in the world. Older people is being considered as a digitally excluded group of the society. The communica-tion technology, computer and ... -
information needed to ensure effective use of the individual hearing aid within elderly service: a literature review
(Yrkeshögskolan Arcada, 2015)AIM: The aim of this study is to make a plan for an easy to use Hearing Aid (HA) care and maintenance booklet. Focus will be on finding solutions for elderly people with hard of hearing who need an individual hearing device ... -
Loneliness Among Elderly Living at Home
(Arcada - Nylands svenska yrkeshögskola, 2012)Previous researches have proven that, 39% of elderly who live in the community in Finland experience loneliness at least sometimes. But these researches have focused more on the community as a whole but not specifically ... -
Loneliness in the elderly family caregiver
(Arcada - Nylands svenska yrkeshögskola, 2012)The purposes of the study was to find out more about the reasons and possible implemen-tations to loneliness in the elderly family caregiver, it was also intended to find out vari-ous supports for the elderly family ... -
Malnutrition among older people living in institutional care : Literature review
(Arcada - Nylands svenska yrkeshögskola, 2013)Abstract: Malnutrition among older people living in the institutional care is an existing problem. The aim of the thesis is to raise awareness about factors that lead to malnutrition among older people living in ... -
Mapping Out The Consequences of Urinary Incontinence Among Elderly Women Living At Home: Literature Review
(Arcada - Nylands svenska yrkeshögskola, 2014)The aim of this study is to map out the psychological and social impact of urinary incontinence among elderly women living at home. This study answers the following (2) research questions so as to investigate the result. ... -
Meaning of physical activities for the elderly
(Arcada - Nylands svenska yrkeshögskola, 2012)The aim of this thesis is to address the motivation of the elderly people to engage in phys-ical exercise. It is part of the study guide on geriatric rehabilitation in the Self-Directed Physiatrist Education Program for ... -
Mindfulness in Eldercare : A Perspective for Caregivers
(Arcada - Nylands svenska yrkeshögskola, 2013)Abstract: The approach to eldercare will have to be modified. Amongst the reasons for this are demographic change and a more demanding generation of baby-boomers. Another cause is the combination of high work load and ... -
Multi-sensory environment for elderly people suffering from dementia at Kuustankaartano
(Arcada - Nylands svenska yrkeshögskola, 2010)This project was done after an inquiry from Kusstankartano. The idea came after discussed some possibilities; to design and create enhancements with Snoezelen methods that could be used by anyone. The aim of the project ... -
Music interventions and its importance to the lives of elderly persons
(Arcada - Nylands svenska yrkeshögskola, 2015)The aim of the thesis: is to explore the benefits of music interventions by caregiver in elderly care. One research question was created to fulfill the aim by conducting a literature review: What are the effects of music ... -
Omaishoitajien lakisääteisten vapaapäivien käyttämättömyyden syitä : Kirjallisuuskatsaus
(Arcada - Nylands svenska yrkeshögskola, 2013)Omaishoidon merkitys on yhteiskunnalle suuri. Omaishoitajien ja hoidettavien henkilöiden asemaa on vahvistettu luomalla heille oma tukijärjestelmä, jota on edelleen kehitetty. Rahallisen korvauksen rinnalle yhtenä merkittävänä ... -
Oral health of the elderly in institutions
(Arcada - Nylands svenska yrkeshögskola, 2014)Abstract: Aim: To explore ways on how oral health of the elderly living in institutions could be improved. Research questions were formulated to guide the research process in order to achieve the objective of the study ... -
Osteoporosis in the elderly, pharmacological and non pharmacological prevention and treatment
(Arcada - Nylands svenska yrkeshögskola, 2011)The aim of this study is to highlight and identify osteoporosis in the elderly as well as to analyze on the current risk factors causing osteoporosis and pharmacological prevention and treatment. This study has three ...