Essays about: "Elderly People"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 277 essays containing the words Elderly People.

  1. 21. The experience of elderly cognitive impairment groups and their carers under the background of COVID-19 socialisolation : A literature review

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för vårdvetenskap

    Author : Ningji Cai; Dan Zhang; [2023]
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    Abstract : Background: The covid-19 epidemic is spreading globally, and the restrictionsimposed by the epidemic pose significant challenges for older cognitively impairedpopulations and their carers, and social isolation will have a profound impact on theirhealth and well-being. Understanding the experiences of older cognitively impairedpopulations and their carers can help improve the quality of care and social support. READ MORE

  3. 22. Designing a Mobile Application to Measure Walking Speed for NPH Patients

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Martin Lindén; [2023]
    Keywords : NPH; walking speed; user experience; design guidelines; NPH; gånghastighet; användarupplevelse; designriktlinjer;

    Abstract : Impairments in walking and balance are symptoms of normal pressure hydrocephalus. Measuring walking speed is therefore important for diagnosing and following the rehabilitation of patients with the diagnosis. However, performing the measurement at the hospital is costly and requires a lot of resources. READ MORE

  4. 23. Intergenerational blame attribution - a consequence of the perceived personal post-crisis economy of youth in Sweden?

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Maral Darakhsh; [2023]
    Keywords : intergenerational tension; threat; authoritarianism; blame attribution; modernization theory;

    Abstract : Motivated by recent claims from youth that older generations are jeopardizing their future, the purpose of this thesis is to study potential explanations for the variation of intergenerational blame attribution among Swedish youth. Ordinary least squares regression analysis is conducted on survey data, especially focused on young participants, to test several hypotheses about how perceived economic threats and one’s value orientation can impact young people’s motivation to blame elderly generations for economic difficulties. READ MORE

  5. 24. Elderly’s everyday travel as an effect of the pandemic. Understanding travel in Gothenburg from a capability and gender approach

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för ekonomi och samhälle

    Author : Siri Antonsson; [2022-08-23]
    Keywords : Capability; Constraints; Elderly; Everyday travel; Gender Perspective; Time Geography;

    Abstract : People's everyday travel changed dramatically when the world was affected by the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. One group that has been particularly affected by the pandemic, not least by limiting their social contacts or avoiding travel altogether, but also because of the high risk of becoming very ill, is elderly people. READ MORE

  6. 25. Are M-health Applications Accessible for Elders?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för informatik

    Author : Ahmad Khalil; Lazar Vuletic; [2022]
    Keywords : Technology; M-health; Elders; Accessibility; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The rapid advancements in technology have brought benefits to many sectors, including the health sector. Popular technologies related to e-health and m-health have transformed traditional healthcare and are getting more popular among physicians and patients. READ MORE