Essays about: "elderly in sweden"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 183 essays containing the words elderly in sweden.

1. 1. THE NEW ERA OF HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY? LIFESTYLE, FREEDOM AND COMMUNITY; A social anthropological study about how living in a co-housing building can affect the elderly’s quality of life and freedom.

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

   Author : Teresita Stamm Alfredsson; [2023-09-27]
   Keywords : Co-housing; Elderly; Quality of life;

   Abstract : This thesis explores the elderly’s choice to change their housing situation and their option to move to a co-housing building. Cohousing is a type of housing arrangement that promotes social contact and community between the neighbors. READ MORE

3. 2. 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

4. 3. 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

5. 4. Private and public quality of care- a comparison of pressure sore prevalence in Swedish care homes

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Hedda Carlsson; [2023]
   Keywords : private healthcare; nursing homes; care homes; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : This paper compares the quality of private and public health care, by studying Swedish care homes for elderly and disabled persons. The outcome of interest is the prevalence of pressure ulcers. Pressure ulcers are partly preventable by for example care home staff routines, nutrition and movement plans. READ MORE

6. 5. Har lagringsdugliga grönsaker en plats inom svensk krisberedskap? : en undersökning av skånska kommuners krisberedskap för livsmedelsförsörjningen

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

   Author : Nadia Andersson; [2023]
   Keywords : Civilförsvar; lagring; livsmedelsstrategi; offentlig sektor; rotfrukter; SWOT-analys; totalförsvar;

   Abstract : Krig, pandemi, naturkatastrofer och flyktingkriser har skett mer frekvent de senaste åren. Med bakgrund av detta finns det ett ökat intresse för att skapa större förståelse för hur Sveriges krisberedskap ser ut idag och främst inom livsmedelsförsörjningen. READ MORE