Essays about: "gerontologi"

Found 3 essays containing the word gerontologi.

1. 1. "I am What I am. My Own Special Creation" : A qualitative interview study on queer ageing and eldercare.

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Genusvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Jesper Hultin; [2023]
   Keywords : LGBTQ seniors; eldercare; ageing; queer gerontology; social work HBTQ seniorer; äldreomsorg; åldrande; queer gerontologi; socialt arbete; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The objective of this Master’s thesis is to expand scholarship on ageing and eldercare through the lens of queer gerontology; to develop said scholarship on the queering of eldercare through the experiences of LGBTQ+ seniors and LGBTQ+ certified eldercare practitioners. Through four interviews with LGBTQ+ seniors and abovementioned practitioners, the core findings of the thesis put to question the collective subjectivity that is LGBTQ+ seniors, as neither LGBTQ+ informant thought of sexuality as an identity, but rather a practice. READ MORE

3. 2. Functional outcome for older adults with movement disabilities : A cross-sectional study

   University essay from Jönköping University/HHJ, Institutet för gerontologi

   Author : Nynne Olsen; [2021]
   Keywords : Cohort; childhood socioeconomic status; gender; rural urban; The Swedish Adoption Twin Study of Aging;

   Abstract : Background:  Previous research have found that different factors have associations with the level of function. Only few studies investigate the population of older adults with movement disabilities. READ MORE

4. 3. Security creating technology for elderly care

   University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Industridesign

   Author : Robin Bengtsson; [2020]
   Keywords : Elderly care; sense of coherence; gerontology; human centered design; doppler radar technology; product development; radar; camera; industrial design; Äldreomsorg; känsla av sammanhang; gerontologi; användarcentrerad design; dopplerradarteknologi; produktutveckling; radar; kamera; industri design;

   Abstract : The aging population is growing and as more elderly need nursing the demand on elderly care is increasing. There is a risk of not having enough staff in an industry that already lacks educated staff. Many of the employees also complain that they are stressed out. READ MORE