Essays about: "elderly people in sweden"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 78 essays containing the words elderly people in sweden.

1. 1. Aging in place and the sense of it: Exploring the elderly’s perspective on a nursing home located in Jönköping, Sweden

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för ekonomi och samhälle

   Author : Muhamed Krestic; [2023-06-28]
   Keywords : ”Aging in place”; “sense of place”; place”; “well-being”; “quality of life”; “formal care”; “nursing home”; “elderly”; “välbefinnande”; “livskvalité”; “formell vård”; “äldreboende”; “äldre”;

   Abstract : This study explores the experiences and perspectives of older individuals residing in a nursing home with a focus on factors influencing their well-being and quality of life. The research is guided by three key concepts: Aging in place (policies and practices that allow older adults to reside in a chosen living setting for as long as possible, while avoiding unnecessary relocation), Sense of place (subjective and emotional connections individuals have with a specific place), and place (a location that holds a set of meanings). READ MORE

3. 2. A investigative study of social security in Hammarby Sjöstad

   University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

   Author : Hawber Garib; [2023]
   Keywords : Security; urban planning; water; energy efficiency; service; accessibility; Trygghet; stadsplanering; vatten; energieffektivitet; service; tillgänglighet.;

   Abstract : The conducted study has illuminated and examined Hammarby Sjöstad district administration's strategic use of the concept of "security" as a central part of their overall sustainability efforts. Hammarby Sjöstad, a prominent neighborhood in Stockholm, has established itself as an exemplary example of how urban development can integrate sustainability, environmental awareness, and quality of life. READ MORE

4. 3. Upscaling agroecology in Sweden : a participatory-backcasting approach to investigate top-down measures for promoting an agroecological transition of the Swedish agricultural system

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

   Author : Pablo Ratti; [2023]
   Keywords : Agroecology; transition; top-down; scenario; participatory policies;

   Abstract : Alongside its important contribution to the increase of yields, industrial agriculture has also generated environmental, social and economical negative side effects. Moreover, the forecasted growth of the world’s population puts more pressure for solutions on how to increase food supply while reducing the negative effects of the current agricultural system. READ MORE

5. 4. Perceptions of Virtual Reality Technologies Within Elderly Care

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

   Author : Stefan Bajin; Simon Solberg; [2023]
   Keywords : virtual reality; elder care; mental health; healthcare system; perceptions of vr;

   Abstract : The Swedish healthcare system is strained today, along with a rise in the number of elderly people in the country. Aside from the expected physical ailments facing this group, mental health issues such as depression are also common amongst older adults. READ MORE

6. 5. The post pandemic future of Folkets hus as a social meeting point in Swedish small towns

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Arkitekthögskolan vid Umeå universitet

   Author : Olivia Sköld; [2023]
   Keywords : Folkets hus; Social meeting points; Displacement; Rurality; Social sustainability;

   Abstract : Many people in Sweden live in displacement, from refugees, migrants, unemployed, homeless, lonely elderly or other socially vulnerable groups. The current built environment in Sweden, especially the rural environment, is segregating different social classes including people of different ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds. READ MORE