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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 ...
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 ...
Animal Therapy for Elderly with Memory Disorders : A Literature Review
(Arcada - Nylands svenska yrkeshögskola, 2012)
Memory loss is not a natural and normal part of ageing, but rather a symptom of a disease process. Most individuals with memory loss experience emotional distress or behavioral problems. There is an enormous amount of ...
Elderly satisfaction in physiotherapy management of musculoskeletal conditions
(Arcada - Nylands svenska yrkeshögskola, 2012)
AIM: the aim of this cross sectional survey is to measure the level of satisfaction in the management of musculoskeletal conditions and to know if really physiotherapy managements helps patients with musculoskeletal ...
Role of Communication Competence in elderly care: A Caregivers’ Perspective
(Arcada - Nylands svenska yrkeshögskola, 2012)
The aim of this thesis study is to explore through articles and journals the role of communication competence in elderly care: a caregivers’ perspective. The study used qualitative content analysis. Literature review ...
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 ...
Alcohol Misuse Among The Elderly
(Arcada - Nylands svenska yrkeshögskola, 2012)
Statistics have shown that in Finland 5-10% of the elderly have problematic or risky alcohol consumption tendencies at least occasionally. At least 1% of this group is estimated to have long-term alcohol dependency. The ...
Psychological Well-being of Spouse Caregivers of Dementia Patients and Their Coping Strategies
(Arcada - Nylands svenska yrkeshögskola, 2012)
The aim of this study is to contribute to a better understanding of challenges of family
caregivers of dementia patients resulting in adverse effects on their psychological well-being and their coping strategies. The ...
Coping with the needs of Clients with Challenging Behaviours in nursing homes ''Caregivers Perspectives'' : Challenging Behaviours
(Arcada - Nylands svenska yrkeshögskola, 2012)
Tehtyjen tutkimusten mukaan, on näytetty toteen, että työskentely haasteellisesti käyttäytyvien
vanhusten (dementia) parissa vaikuttaa hoitohenkilöstön terveydentilaan, aiheuttaen
negatiivisia seurauksia fyysiseen ja ...
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 ...