Essays about: "elderly people in the world"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 43 essays containing the words elderly people in the world.

  1. 16. Circular learning: Sustainable ways for meaningful activity in active aging and generativity

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Matilde Páscoa; [2020]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; social sustainability; social inclusion; elderly retired; artistic methods and activities; circular learning;

    Abstract : The global demographic context of contemporary society is characterized by an increasing percentage of elderly people. In fact, currently in Portugal 22% of its total population is over 65 years of age with an average retirement age of approximately 64 years of age. READ MORE

  3. 17. WEAVING IN WOOD : An architectural strategy in Umeå that strive to decrease loneliness and include elderly with physical and cognitive impairments

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Arkitekthögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Rebecka Littbrand; [2020]
    Keywords : architecture; elderly; impairments; dementia; loneliness; older people; physical and cognitive impairments; physical impairments; cognitive impairments; physical decline; cognitive decline; physical and cognitive decline; social isolation;

    Abstract : WEAVING IN WOOD  An architectural strategy in Umeå that strive to decrease loneliness and include elderly with physical and cognitive impairments A Master Thesis by Rebecka Littbrand                                                                                                   Spring 2020   Background Feelings of loneliness is common in the whole western world, especially among older people. Loneliness is of public health concerns as being a risk factor for many severe diseases and premature mortality. READ MORE

  4. 18. Evaluating the efficiency of the Swedish government policies to control the spread of Covid-19.

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Mikrodataanalys

    Author : Runaj Khatiwada; Shweta Chalise; [2020]
    Keywords : Covid-19; public health intervention; hhh4 model; efficiency.;

    Abstract : Different public health interventions such as social distancing, quarantine, use of masks in a public place, airport, and public transport restriction, closing of school, college, and shops, or even city lockdown were implemented around the world to control the spread of the highly transmissible virus ‘‘SARS-CoV-2’’, which is responsible for the current pandemic of Covid-19 disease. Like other countries, Sweden also introduced policies like banning public gatherings, commencing distance learning, keeping social distance in public places, suspending flights to and from different countries, closing religious places, banning visits to elderly homes, and many more. READ MORE

  5. 19. 3D printed food and customized siliconemolds : Investigating aesthetic appearance and food preparingmethods for a dysphagia diet

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för ekonomi, teknik och naturvetenskap

    Author : Karlo Monfared; [2020]
    Keywords : 3D printed food; additive manufacturing; dysphagia; food mold; 3D scanning; slicer; broccoli; food safe materials; food casting;

    Abstract : Dysphagia is a serious eating disorder currently affecting around 100 thousand people in Sweden and it’s estimated that 1 in 10 people will develop some form of dysphagia during their lifetime around the world. The condition occurs mainly in elders and people who’ve suffered a stroke. READ MORE

  6. 20. Medicine calendar : A Design Solution to Help the Chinese Elderly Improve Their Experience of Taking Medicine

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för design (DE)

    Author : xueyi yu; [2019]
    Keywords : Elderly people; Medicine; Sustainability; Calendar; Design;

    Abstract : Population aging is occurring all over the world as fertility declines and life expectancy rises.China, as the developing country with the largest population, is also experiencing thisphenomenon. However, the pension insurance system and health care system for theelderly has not been developed well enough. READ MORE