Essays about: "physical impairment"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 39 essays containing the words physical impairment.

  1. 1. Effect of Tai Chi on the elderly people withmild cognitive impairment : A descriptive literature review

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för vårdvetenskap

    Author : Yujing Cheng; Huihui Pang; [2023]
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    Abstract : Background: Tai chi impact on patients with mild cognitive impairment, delay theprocess of cognitive impairment and may help promote their recovery.Aim: To describe the effects of Tai Chi in older people with mild cognitive impairment. READ MORE

  3. 2. Vulnerability & Resilience in an Ageing Population : A Case Study on Individual Self-Reliance & Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction Policies in Japan

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Victor Bergenek; [2023]
    Keywords : Disaster Risk Reduction; DRR; Ageing Population; Vulnerability; Resilience; DRM; Disaster Risk Management; Individual Self Reliance; Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction; Japan; Case Study; Elderly; Vulnerable Groups.;

    Abstract : Natural disasters and hazards pose significant risks and challenges for people and communities all around the world, among the groups most vulnerable to these events are elderly populations who face physical, social, and psychological hardships in the face of disasters. The vulnerability and lacking resilience of elderly are a growing global concern as their proportion of the world's population is steadily increasing with an estimated 1 in 6 people being aged 65 and over by 2050, doubling the current number. READ MORE

  4. 3. The parasport experience of people with physical impairments

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen Idrottsvetenskap (IDV)

    Author : Helene Osvang Bischoff; [2023]
    Keywords : parasport experience; parasport participation; parasport benefits; parasport in Sweden; people with physical impairment; FIFH Malmö;

    Abstract : Physical impairment is the most common type of impairment in Sweden. It is estimatedthat 500,000 to 600,000 individuals in the population have a physical impairment.People with physical impairments have higher rates of chronic diseases, report lowerperceived health, and experience more depressive symptoms than the rest of thepopulation. READ MORE

  5. 4. 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

  6. 5. Barriers and facilitators for physical activity among older people with visual impairment - a qualitative study

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för folkhälsovetenskap

    Author : Frida Ragnhäll; [2023]
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