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Doświadczanie życia w przemocy przez kobiety w starszym wieku

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Halicka M., Halicki J., Uniwersytet w Białymstoku

Acta Universitatis Lodziensis. Folia Oeconomica

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2013

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vol. 297

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The aim of the article is to present a part of the research done within the project: Intimate Partner Violence against Older Women. In particular, these are the opinions of the research subjects on violence and a characteristic of analyzed cases of female victims of intimate partner violence. The duration, causes and forms of aggressive behaviors are presented. An attempt is also made at characterizing the female victims of violence, who have a passive attitude towards their situation.

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Examples of integrated care services in England

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Hołyst J.

Praca Socjalna

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2017

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vol. 32(5)

67-80

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The paper describes social care services for the elderly based on integrated model of activities undertaken by various professionals involved in care provision of an elderly person. Reablement Team and EMI – Staying at Home Scheme are two examples of Home Care services involving interdisciplinary co-operation in social care and health provision. The core value of these two care services are Person Centred Approach and maximising independency of an elderly person.

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Osteoporosis: a social problem in the elderly population

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Kucharska E.

Horyzonty Wychowania

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2017

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vol. 16

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issue 40

37-57

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RESEARCH OBJECTIVE: The aim of this review is to present a broader scope on osteoporosis – both as a medical problem and as a major social burden. THE RESEARCH PROBLEM AND METHODS: Osteoporosis is a systemic skeletal disease, characterized by low bone mass, leading to increased bone fragility and fractures. It does not only lead to major medical expenses, lower health-related quality-of-life but also strains the population with significant social burden. As modern science is intensively exploring the problem of osteoporosis, new research articles expanding our knowledge on this disease come out weekly. This growing body of research calls for an up-to-date review of the existing state of knowledge on osteoporosis. THE PROCESS OF ARGUMENTATION: This manuscript presents and overview on osteoporosis and associated problems such as fractures in the following order (1) Etiology and pathogenesis of osteoporosis, (2) Osteoporosis risk factors, (3) Epidemiology of osteoporosis, (4) Aging of the Polish population, (5) Clinical consequences of osteoporosis, (6) Criteria of the World Health Organization (WHO) for Caucasian women after menopause, (7) Morbidity and mortality associated with osteoporotic fractures, (8) Risk factors related to the collapse of the condition of osteoporotic patients, (9) Bone fragility and falls, (10) Recognizing osteoporosis, (11) Prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, (12) Cost of treating fractures, (13) Fracture liaison service, (14) Senior care, (15) Purpose of modern geriatrics, (16) Social inequalities and osteoporosis. RESEARCH RESULTS: The two major determinants of risk in the development of osteoporosis are peak bone mass and rate of bone loss. These two determinants are influenced by a number of genetic (non-modifiable) and environmental (partly modifiable, and modifiable) factors. Osteoporosis is becoming increasingly prevalent with the aging of the world population. Worldwide, more than 200 million people are suffering from osteoporosis, and 1 in 2 women and 1 in 4 men over 50 will have an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime. About 5% of falls result in fractures, half of which are proximal femur fractures. Out of all falls leading to fractures, 10‑25% result in injury or requirement of specialized medical care. Falls are one of the main causes of disability and the fifth most common cause of death in people over 75 years of age. CONCLUSIONS, INNOVATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: This review provides a concise overview om osteoporosis as a linked medical and social problem. It also identified a number of knowledge gaps necessary to fill in order to progress our knowledge on osteoporosis diagnosis, prevention and treatment. Understanding patients’ preferences and needs will allow to align them with appropriate service models which are likely to optimize patient outcomes.

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Starość w ujęciu islamu - stonowisko tekstów źródłowych: Koranu i hadisów

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Stefaniuk T.

Theologica Wratislaviensia

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2015

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vol. 10. Widoki na starość. Interdyscyplinarne studia gerontologiczne

117-127

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This article is devoted to a discussion of old age in terms of Muslim theology. It starts with a brief reminder of Muslim religious anthropology. In the next part I focus on what the verses of the Quran say about old age, and how these verses were interpreted by Muslim scholars. The Quran instructs primarily being a good and caring in relation to old parents, presenting, among others, the stories of the prophets who treated their parents in a very noble and merciful way. I also focus on numerious hadiths discussing various issues related to old age - calling for showing respect to every older man, regardless of his or her race, religion or social origin. In the final passages I draw attention to some elements of Islamic etiquette and Sharia referring to aging and the elderly.

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Relationship of socio-economic status with nutritional status among the elderly in a rural community of Bangladesh

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Chandra Debnath S.

Family Medicine & Primary Care Review

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2017

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issue 2

104-109

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Influence of selected demographic factors on traumas in persons over 65 years of age reporting to the Hospital Medical Ward

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Pytlak M., Tomska N., Bohatyrewicz A., Rył A., Rotter I.

Family Medicine & Primary Care Review

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2016

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issue 1

49-53

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Charakterystyka demograficzna imigrantów po 60. roku życia – Polska

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Kałuża-Kopias D., Uniwersytet Łódzki W. E.-S.

Acta Universitatis Lodziensis. Folia Oeconomica

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2013

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vol. 291

EN

Seniors on the one hand population clearly different from the younger-provoking reasons for change of residence - are much smaller economic factor (labor market), family (concluding marriage), there is no influence of the educational factor. The last quarter century is a period in which the Polish literature of geographical, demographic and gerontological research omits this topic. The purpose of this paper is to present selected determinants of older migrants to the Polish, as well as their spatial distribution in the provincial system in the past decade.

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The creative potential of the elderly through an example of grand masters

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Straś-Romanowska M.

Journal of Education Culture and Society

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2016

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vol. 7

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issue 1

135-143

EN

This article presents characteristics of the selected aspects of the creative potential in older persons. In addition to specific aptitudes or gifts, cognitive qualities such as intelligence, knowledge and experience have been indicated as the components of creative potential. Furthermore, the importance of a developed lifestyle at earlier stages of life has been highlighted, along with the attitude towards one’s aging, spiritual sensibility and motivation for creative work. An attempt has been made to illustrate distinguishing characteristics of works by outstanding creators in the latter parts of their lives. More often than not, critics cited the following characteristics of creative persons: individualism, inclination towards harkening back to the past, melancholic spirits and thought orientation regarding transcendent reality

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The incidence of falls among geriatric outpatients in relation to the number and types of drugs taken

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Kamińska M., Brodowski J., Karakiewicz B.

Family Medicine & Primary Care Review

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2016

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issue 2

123-127

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Nutritional habits in the elderly

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Kourkouta L., Ouzounakis P., Monios A., Iliadis C.

Progress in Health Sciences

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2016

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vol. 6(2)

155-159

EN

Introduction: Aging is accompanied by several physiological and psychological changes in the organism of an individual (e.g., decreased sense of taste and smell, disruption of satiety, depression), which affect the nutritional intake. Purpose: The purpose of this retrospective study is to highlight the nutritional habits of elderly people. Materials and methods: Extensive review of the recent literature in electronic databases (Pub med, Google scholar) and journals. Exclusion criterion for the articles was the language than the Greek and English. Results: The increase life expectancy is important to be accompanied by physical and mental health, quality of life and, where possible, from participation in social, economic, cultural and spiritual life. Adopting healthy dietary patterns, combined with daily physical activity, and factors such as avoiding smoking, could help considerably in reaching these goals. The physical and psychological changes occurring during aging may adversely affect nutritional status. Instead, a proper diet can positively influence the physical and emotional state of elderly people. Conclusions: Diet and generally nutrition habits of the elderly play an important role in their health.

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An active role for the elderly in the process for an integrated Europe

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López-Liria R., Díaz-López P., Rocamora-Pérez P., Aguilar-Parra J. M., Manzano-León A., Padilla-Góngora D.

Journal of Education Culture and Society

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2016

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vol. 7

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issue 1

32-41

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The European project entitled "Integrating adults and the elderly towards a Europe of knowledge", coordinated by the University of Almería, within the actions of "Grundtvig learning partnerships for adult education", has carried out the assessment of an educational program for people over 55 years in five countries. The aim of the learning partnership was “to encourage the development of innovative practices in education of older people and their transfer between countries”. Methods: Some of the following teaching tools and methods were used to promote intercultural communication skills: simulation activities, followed by reflective discussion and/or written analysis; guided group activities; local visits to contact people from other countries; ethnographic projects. Results: The courses provide knowledge and understanding about culture, institutions and different ways of life in diverse communities, and encourage reflection about their own cultural behaviour, practices and attitudes, as well as those of others. Old people enhance communication in their community, by means of meetings in which they talk about their common concerns. This can help the elderly to overcome problems and reduce feelings of loneliness. The courses also help old people acquire new knowledge and skills in a rapidly changing world. Conclusions: Participants’ motivation increased as the sessions were developed, since the contents of the classes agreed with their own interests, with a constant widening of knowledge. Everybody had an active role in the discussions. This training has shown some aspects about ageing, such as the removal of the image of the idle retired person; at the same time it promotes active retirement, intergenerational relationships and independence, and improves social and personal skills

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PHYSIOTHERAPY METHODS IN PREVENTION OF FALLS IN ELDERLY PEOPLE

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GAJOS M., PERKOWSKI R., KUJAWSKA A., ANDROSIUK J., WYDRA J., FILIPSKA K.

Journal of Education Culture and Society

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2016

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vol. 7

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issue 1

92-102

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The process of population ageing is observed not only in Poland but also in other European countries. Physiological processes of ageing reduces the functional capacity. In particular, associated diseases, progressive weakness and failure of the motor system increases the risk of collapse in seniors. Dangerous consequences of falls, inter alia, injuries, can often cause death, what justifies its classification as a so-called geriatric giant. Health and psychosocial consequences of falls should be noted. Therefore, there is a great need for induction of preventive measures. Many results of studies constantly show, that an effective intervention in preventing falls in seniors should include, first and foremost, multidirectional rehabilitation, which aims to improve balance and increase postural strength muscle. In addition, prevention should include: patient education, pharmacotherapy prescribed by a medical specialist, eyesight improvement, elimination of potential risks surrounding the patient. The introduction of multi-directional prevention of falls can reduce the risk of their occurrence up to 50%

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Wykorzystanie nowych mediów w kontekście poprawy jakości życia polskich seniorów

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Zychowicz M.

Rocznik Pedagogiczny

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2018

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vol. 41

105-113

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Subject of the report is media exclusion of elderly people in Poland, especially in area of Internet-connected activities as well as changes in social interaction model which are connected with development of the Internet. Nowadays we face with Internet revolution witch whom technological progress and web tools development allowed to partly virtualize interpersonal contacts and change the way people interact with others. Even in area of everyday life the Internet revolution allowed to modify our behaviors which were immutable from ages. The aim of this report is to assess the level of inclusion of the elderly people from Poland into area od virtual contacts and other activities as well as presenting their methods to use different media.

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NEW WAYS OF TREATMENT IN GERIATRICS AND PERCEPTION OF THOSE METHODS BY PATIENTS

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KUJAWSKA A., KUJAWSKI S., GAJOS M., PERKOWSKI R., ANDROSIUK J., JARECKA J., KOŻUCHOWSKI M., KASPERSKA P., PŁUSA S., TOPKA W.

Journal of Education Culture and Society

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2016

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vol. 7

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issue 1

75-91

EN

Developing Western societies are characterized by growing numbers of older people. This trend will increase in coming decades. Medicine and health care of developed countries has to stand against new needs of societies rich in people over sixty years old. This paper will briefly review new technologies and ways of treating disorders of older people on the one hand, and reception of these methods by older patients on the other hand. We briefly describe therapeutic methods used in clinical neuroscience dividing them into 3 categories: therapies based on implantation of external devices into the organism, therapies using video games, and therapies using virtual reality. These therapies will be discussed according to three rules, that have been proposed considering the approach for effective therapeutic methods targeting older people. It can be assumed that older people tend to be afraid of using unknown solutions, even to improve their own health states. Contrary to this claim, most of researches report very high rate of acceptance of aforementioned techniques by older people. However, laboratory teams should treat older people with extreme care so as to not provoke aversion to technologies used in intervention

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Zadania administracji publicznej w zakresie polityki społecznej wobec osób starszych – wybrane zagadnienia

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Biały S.

Zeszyt Prawniczy UAM

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2022

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issue Nr 12

7-22

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The article deals with is the implementation of social policy tasks by public administration. It analyses the notion of an elderly person in law and non-legal sciences, the notion and principles of social policy towards the elderly and the provisions of the Act on Social Welfare and the Acts conducting a special mode of action due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. Specific forms of local social policy towards the elderly are also identified and discussed. The publication aims to formulate conclusions about the existing legal status in this area.

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Przedmiotem artykułu jest realizacja zadań z zakresu polityki społecznej przez administrację publiczną. Podjęta została analiza pojęcia osoby starszej w prawie i naukach pozaprawnych, pojęcie i zasady polityki społecznej wobec osób starszych oraz przepisy ustawy o pomocy społecznej oraz ustaw prowadzających szczególny tryb działania z powodu pandemii COVID-19 oraz agresji Federacji Rosyjskiej na Ukrainę. Wyodrębnione i omówione zostały również konkretne formy lokalnej polityki społecznej wobec osób starszych. Publikacja stawia za cel sformułowanie wniosków na temat istniejącego w tym zakresie stanu prawnego.

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Psychosocial issues in elderly

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Kourkouta L., Iliadis C., Monios A.

Progress in Health Sciences

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2015

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vol. 5

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issue 1

232-237

EN

Third age is the period in which the person is withdrawn from the daily activities, such as workplace, resulting in the different psycho-social problems, such as dementia, agitation, anxiety, loneliness and social exclusion. These problems lead to people's psychological depression with its subsequent effects on their health. Exploring the psycho-social problems is of great importance, as this age is characterized by feelings of loneliness, fear, depression and isolation from themselves, unpleasant thoughts but it is also dominated by negative feelings.

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Nonthyroidal illness syndrome as independent predictor of hospital mortality in the elderly hospitalized patients with COVID-19 pneumonia – single-center observation

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Młodożeniec A., Orłowska-Florek R., Czarnożycka-Wróbel A., Gargasz K., Gala-Błądzińska A.

European Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine

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2022

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issue 3

348-354

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Introduction and aim. Elderly patients with COVID-19 are at increased risk for adverse outcomes. This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of nonthyroidal illness syndrome (NTIS) in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 pneumonia, its independent impact on patients’ survival. Furthermore, to investigate selected inflammatory biomarkers in those patients and to determine whether they predict mortality associated with the disease. Material and methods. In this single-centered, retrospective study, the medical records of 53 patients with confirmed SARSCoV-2 infection who attended the provincial hospital between October 2020 and January 2021 were reviewed. Demographic data, laboratory values, comorbidities, treatments, and clinical outcomes were collected. We compared the data in survivor and non-survivor groups. Results. Of 393 adult patients with SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia, 53 (13,49%) met the inclusion criteria and were included. The median age was 72±12.2 years, 26 patients (49%) were men. The NTIS prevalence was 62.3% and showed a strong independent correlation with disease severity and mortality in COVID-19 patients (p=0.01). The interleukin-6, white blood cells, ferritin and neutrophil ratios also differed significantly statistically between survivors and non-survivors. Conclusion. NTIS and the lowering level of FT3 pose an independent prognostic marker of clinical deterioration and higher mortality in elderly patients with COVID-19.

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Most common health problems of elderly in the opinion of health sciences students in Poland, Belarus and Greece

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Cybulski M., Krajewska-Kułak E., Sowa P., Shpakau A., Theodosopoulou E., Chadzopulu A.

Progress in Health Sciences

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2016

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vol. 6(2)

39-45

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Introduction: Health is one of the most important and cherished values in the elderly. It has been estimated that among people over 65 years old 80% of people suffer from at least one physical illness. Purpose: To identify the opinions of the respondents on the most common health problems of elderly over 60. Materials and methods: The study was conducted between January 2013 and November 2014 in three study groups: Polish, Belarusian and Greek students. A total of 600 (200 for each group) respondents were tested with the questionnaire created by authors. Results: Respondents indicated that the most characteristic physical features of elderly people are wrinkles (68.7%, n = 412), gray hair (54.3%, n = 326) while cardiovascular diseases are the most common health problem (76.3%, n = 458). The most significant factor in delaying the aging process was active lifestyle (85.3%, n = 512). Conclusions: There is a need for increased education in geriatrics and care of the elderly among students of health sciences, who in the future will be entered in the geriatric therapeutic teams. The perception of health problems of the elderly were different depending on the country of origin of the respondents. This may indicate that the students don’t know the basic diseases and ailments in this age group (for example geriatric giants).

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RETIRED ELDERLY IN A CARE INSTITUTION – THE PROCESS OF ADAPTATION TO LIFE IN A SOCIAL CARE HOME

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Szafranek A.

Studia Humanistyczne AGH

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2014

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vol. 13

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issue 4

EN

Retirement is a new stage in every person’s life. It is undoubtedly a transitional period of change and new challenges. It should be noted that it will take different forms, depending on where the elderly go to spend their retirement. Will it be their own apartment, a relative’s house, or a social care home? This article addresses the problems of spending one’s old age in a retirement home. The mainsubject is the process of adaptation of the elderly to life in an institution and the factors influencing it.

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Body Mass Index in elderly people - do the reference ranges matter?

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Babiarczyk B., Turbiarz A.

Progress in Health Sciences

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2012

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vol. 2

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issue 1

58-67

EN

Introduction: Changes in body composition have important implications for the health status and functional efficiency of the elderly. There are many different methods used to diagnose malnutrition, with BMI being used most frequently. Purpose: The objective of this research was to analyse the nutritional status of over 65 year olds using different BMI ranges and verify if the BMI cut-off values for the elderly are justified. Materials and methods: The study population consisted of people aged 65 years and over, hospitalized in selected medical and care institutions located within the Bielsko county. Information was compiled by a questionnaire and the research was conducted by a direct interview. Anthropometric measurements (weight, height, BMI) were taken and clinical data were obtained from review of the participants’ medical charts. Results: In total, 202 people took part in the study. The majority of the study population were women (73.76%). The average age of participants was 77.59 ± 7.35 years. The average length of stay was 3.16 ± 2.48 days (hospitalized patients) and 66.17 ± 55.64 months (residents of care institutions). The majority of participants (86.63%) suffered from multiple diseases. The average BMI of the surveyed was 27.76±5.34 kg/m2. According to WHO recommendations, 24.75% of participants were classified as having a “desirable” BMI, whereas 71.29% of them exceeded the “desirable” BMI range. BMI analysis in accordance with criteria proposed by the Committee on Diet and Health classified 38.61% of participants as having a “desirable” BMI, 39.11% as overweight or obese and 22.28% as being underweight. Conclusions: Our study showed that BMI range for elderly were more effective in detecting of under nutrition in study population. However, more researches are needed to define specific BMI cut-off points for elderly and, once defined, these standards should be applied as international standards.

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