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Cultural Competence in provision of care
(Arcada - Nylands svenska yrkeshögskola, 2013)
The aim of the study was to explore and analyze through literature review, the importance of cultural competence in provision of care. In other words, it explores the unique ways of providing services in a way that is ...
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 ...
Review on mobility systems in elderly care institutions : an approach to manage physical activity related deconditioning
(Arcada - Nylands svenska yrkeshögskola, 2013)
According to researches, inactivity and sedentary lifestyle dominated by inadequate knowledge, motivation and behavior skills impact heavily on elderly people’s functional capabilities and subsequently deconditioning. The ...
Telerehabilitation as means to improve elderlys' independence while living at home
(Arcada - Nylands svenska yrkeshögskola, 2013)
Living independently at home promotes the well-being of elderly people aged 65 years
and above, but there are challenges that they may face such as physical impairment and
psycho-social problems. These problems may lead ...
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 ...
Causes and interventions of loneliness and isolation on the well-being of elderly in Finland : A literature review.
(Arcada - Nylands svenska yrkeshögskola, 2013)
Abstract:
This thesis aims to identify and deepen the knowledge and understanding of the
phenomena loneliness and isolation, and its impact on the quality of life on the elderly. It
also identifies the intervention ...
Prevalence and treatment of depression Amongst Institutionalized Elderly: Literature review
(Arcada - Nylands svenska yrkeshögskola, 2013)
Depression is considered treatable but high prevalence of depression is common amongst elderly living in institutional care setting. With anticipated increase in popula-tion of institutionalized elderly due to global ageing, ...
Effects of Horticulture Therapy for Elderly With Dementia in an institutional setting.
(Arcada - Nylands svenska yrkeshögskola, 2013)
Abstract:
The aim of the study was to explore the benefits or the positive effects of Horticultural therapy that has on elderly with dementia , also other forms negative impacts such as loneliness, lack of physical ...
Cultural Differences in Elderly Care
(Arcada - Nylands svenska yrkeshögskola, 2013)
The care field deals with people from different cultural background. Caregivers need to be culturally competent, that is, understand that differences exist among cultures and that individuals have different needs. Cultural ...
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 ...