Essays about: "elders"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 54 essays containing the word elders.

  1. 16. VAHVISTAA : to maintain, to strengthen

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Arkitekthögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Ellinor Lopez Hannu; [2020]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : In Tornedalen the culture - stories, language and music, is carried by the elder people. The knowledge coming from hundred years of life in Tornedalen was learned through a transfer of experiences from one generation to the next. READ MORE

  3. 17. Digitalization in The Banking Industry : Adapting to The Crisis

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Sebastian Palmquist; [2020]
    Keywords : Banking; Fintech; Digitalization; Elderly; Adaptation;

    Abstract : Research problemThe world is currently undergoing one of the most substantial crises of the past century, causing disruption both socially and economically. The effect on the Swedish inhabitants has been impactful, especially for elders, who are crippled in the ability to complete necessary tasks including private banking. READ MORE

  4. 18. 'Belonging' as a concept in placemaking: Exploring perceptions in Ikaria, Greece : A study of belonging in the elderly in the Greek Blue Zone of Ikaria

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Ellen Zouras; [2020]
    Keywords : longest living; longevity; belongingness; geographical belonging; Icaria; Christos Rachon; Raches;

    Abstract : Globally, increased length-of-life trends parallel the rise in reported levels of loneliness. Social connectedness is associated with a 50% reduced risk of premature mortality, and research has shown there is a moderately strong association between people who are lonely and people who have an unmet desire to belong. 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. How can we increase sociability amongst elderly through Interaction design?

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

    Author : Felix Lindén; [2019]
    Keywords : Interaction design; Elderly technology; Social isolation; qualitative research; design process; User-centric;

    Abstract : Detta projekt undersöker social isolering och ensamhet bland äldre. Målet med projektet är att öka sällskapligheten bland äldre. Metoderna bygger på en användarcentrerad strategi och med kvalitativ forskning och kvantitativ data som genereras. Som en del av en interaktionsdesignstudie. READ MORE