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Efektywność rehabilitacji w chorobach zwyrodnieniowych kręgosłupa

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Wróblewska I., Bieszcz-Płostkonka K., Błaszczuk J., Kurpas D.

Family Medicine & Primary Care Review

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2014

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issue 1

35-38

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Wstęp. Choroba zwyrodnieniowa kręgosłupa jest przewlekłą i postępującą chorobą polegającą na przedwczesnym zużyciu i zwyrodnieniu tkanek tworzących funkcjonalne połączenia kręgów. Jest najczęstszą przyczyną dolegliwości bólowych. Do jej rozwoju predysponują: wiek, otyłość, praca i nadmierna aktywność fizyczna, wiążące się z dużymi obciążeniami,wady wrodzone i zaburzenia hormonalne. Cel pracy. Ocena efektów prowadzonej rehabilitacji jako jednej z metod leczenia chorób zwyrodnieniowych kręgosłupa u pacjentów po odbytym turnusie rehabilitacyjnym. Materiał i metody. Badaniem objęto 100 pacjentów Centrum Rehabilitacji Rolników w S zklarskiej Porębie w wieku 23–65 lat ze zdiagnozowanymi chorobami zwyrodnieniowymi kręgosłupa. Ankietowanymi w większości były kobiety (73%, 73) w wieku 51–60 lat (57%, 57). W badaniu wykorzystano autorską,anonimową ankietę, którą pacjenci wypełniali między majem i czerwcem 2013 r. Wyniki. Wśród ankietowanych 39% (39) miało zwyrodnienia w okolicy kości krzyżowej kręgosłupa, 29% (29) w odcinku lędźwiowym, a pozostali: szyjnym (16%, 16), piersiowym (14%, 14) i w okolicy kości ogonowej (2%, 2). U większości badanych (64%, 64) zwyrodnienia występowały powyżej 10 lat, a dolegliwości bólowe miały charakter ciągły (58%, 58). Spośród ankietowanych 45% (45) deklarowało, że w ramach leczenia korzysta z farmakoterapii i rehabilitacji. Większość z nich (96%, 96) dobrze znosiła zabiegi fizjoterapeutyczne, po których u 88% (88) wystąpiła poprawa samopoczucia. Wnioski. U ankietowanych dominowały zwyrodnienia w odcinku szyjnym i lędźwiowym, które dawały duże dolegliwości bólowe. Zastosowanie dostępnych metod rehabilitacyjnych spowodowało poprawę samopoczucia ankietowanych

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Background. The spine osteoarthritis is a chronic and progressive disease involving the premature wear and degeneration of tissues forming functional connections between vertebrae. It is the most common cause of pain. Predisposing factors are: age, obesity, work and excessive physical activity involving weight lifting, birth defects and hormonal disorders. Objectives. Purpose of this study was to evaluate the rehabilitation effectiveness, as one of the treatment modalities for degenerative diseases of the spine on the state of patients after one course of rehabilitation.Material and methods. The study comprised 100 patients aged 23–65 years who were diagnosed with a degenerative disease of the spine. Study group consisted predominantly of women (73%, 73), aged 51–60 years (57%, 57). The material was collected by the use of anonymous surveys among the patients of the Farmers Rehabilitation Center in Szklarska Poręba in May–June 2013. Results. 39% (39) of the respondents had degeneration in the sacral region, 29% (29) in lumbar area, neck was affected in 16% (16), and the thoracic and coccyx area comprised 14% (14) and 2% (2) respectively. In the majority of respondents (64%, 64) degeneration was present for more than 10 years, and the pain complaints were constant (58%, 58). 45% (45) of respondents declared the use of pharmacological treatment and rehabilitation. Most of them (96%, 96) tolerated the physiotherapy well and after the treatment 88% (88) had an improvement in well-being. Conclusions. In the surveyed dominated degeneration in the cervical and lumbar spine, which gave great pain. The use of the available methods of rehabilitation resulted in improved well-being of the study patients

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The Economic Situation and the Care Needs of Older Persons in Poland

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Błędowski P.

Polityka Społeczna

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2011

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vol. 38

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issue special issue: MEDICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, SOCIOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC ASPECTS OF AGEING IN POLAND. POLSENIOR

30-35

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The analysis of the answers provided by 60% of the surveyed population to the questions about the economic situation of their households shows that the income received by women is generally lower. The same applies to the earnings of the households where the respondents lived. 27.6% of the men and twice as many women (55,1%) received a revenue of up to 1000 PLN a month. Monthly revenue of more than a half of the respondents did not exceed 1250 PLN. Despite this fact, 2/3 of the respondents rated their revenue management capabilities as good, indicating that they live sparingly and can afford to make all the necessary purchases. However, this assessment does not seem to reflect the objective state and is rather over-optimistic. Overall, 18.6% of older people claim that they definitely need help of another person in their daily life. Although over 90% of them receives such assistance, it is in 80% of cases granted solely by the family. The study showed for the first time in Poland how as we age increases the level of the demand for care, from 5.5% in the age group 60–64 years to even 50.3% among those aged 90 years and over. Slightly more often men require repeated assistance during the day (69.3% of all in need of assistance) than women (65.4%).

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The importance of older people's participation in the financial services market

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Czechowska I. D.

Przedsiębiorczość i Zarządzanie

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2014

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vol. 15

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issue 2

131-141

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The article presents definitions on population aging, characterises the analysed group of population, and discusses selected aspects of its activity in the financial services market. Its purpose has been to determine the importance of the elderly as the users of financial services. As demonstrated, the activity of customers aged 60+ in the financial services market is of significance for various players in this market, as well as from the micro and macro perspective. The hypothesis that this subject area is neither sufficiently known nor recognized has been proved to be true. To improve the situation, financial institutions should analyse in detail the needs of elderly customers to develop targeted products and services, while older people should be more active and use them more often.

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Quality of life of the elderly

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Rosenfeld L.

Kultura-Społeczeństwo-Edukacja

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2018

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vol. 14

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issue 2

PL

Drawing on Simone de Beauvoir’s call for a change perspective on old age, as perceive, this article reviews the literature for factors and aspects that influence the quality of life of the elderly. Simone de Beauvoir saw old age as the individual’s unending struggle with the indifference that elderly people encounter, and with pain and illnesses. The improvement in the situation of the elderly cannot be accomplished by merely raising pensions and providing fair housing; rather it is necessary to have a more profound change – a change of life (de Beauvior, 1996). Hence, improving the quality life of elderly people necessitates a more holistic approach, that considers physical functioning, mental, social, environmental and cognitive condition in addition to traditional aspects involving health and economic aspects.

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Dobrostan finansowy osób w dojrzałym i starszym wieku w wybranych krajach Unii Europejskiej

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Sobolewska-Poniedziałek E.

Ekonomia. Wrocław Economic Review

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2017

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vol. 23

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issue 4

95 - 109

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The dynamic nature of demographic changes taking place on the European continent implies the necessity of their analysis, both in the context of causes and effects. The scope of the analysis of these works will take into account first of all the consequences of changes in the age structure of the population, as a result of which the percentage of older people increases. This, in turn, determines that the socio-economic effects of these changes may be on the one hand a barrier to development, and on the other, a chance for new development opportunities. The purchasing power of people in mature and old age, combined with their growing share in the overall population structure, may inspire and cause the emergence of new industries and market segments focused primarily on meeting the needs of older people. The aim of the article is a comparative analysis of financial well-being of older people as a factor affecting the quality of life. The analysis will cover the situation of older Poles in the context of the situation of citizens of other EU Member States. The research will use the method of desk research, data from international statistics, in particular from Eurostat, will be used. In addition, the research methods used in the work will be the description method and critical analysis of domestic and foreign literature.

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Physical Recreation in the Relation of the Functional Efficiency and the Quality of Life of Elderly People

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Rowiński R., Dąbrowski A.

Polityka Społeczna

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2011

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vol. 38

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issue special issue: MEDICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, SOCIOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC ASPECTS OF AGEING IN POLAND. POLSENIOR

44-51

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The aim of study was to investigate the role of physical activity in maintaining and improving functional capacity and quality of life for seniors. We analyzed research material PolSenior nationwide study carried out in 2008-2010 on a sample of 4979 people over 65 years of age. Also presented the results of own research on the role of regular physical activity in functional performance and impact on the quality of life for seniors, carried out in the nationwide PolSenior research subproject. These studies were conducted in 2009, on a group of 236 people aged 65+, twice, at the beginning and at the end of a 6-month program of physical activity. Respondents, with women as vast majority, participated in organized recreation activities on average two times a week for 60 minutes, primarily practicing gymnastics. The intensity of effort during the course of physical activity was moderate and adapted to the capabilities of research group members. In PolSenior survey people free of physical disabilities appear more frequently than in the studies carried out by Central Statistical Office back in 1987. Percentage of women aged 65 + participating in a 6-month program of exercises, capable of performing the exercises and activities that require physical fitness is much higher than in the PolSenior study. The observed effects of improved physical fitness and quality of life of seniors participating in the 6-month program of physical activity influence their functional autonomy as well as their social independence

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СОЦІАЛЬНО-ПЕДАГОГІЧНА ПРОФІЛАКТИКА НАСИЛЬСТВА СТОСОВНО ЛЮДЕЙ ПОХИЛОГО ВІКУ В ІНФОРМАЦІЙНОМУ СУСПІЛЬСТВІ

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Лисенко Ю.

Педагогічні науки: теорія, історія, інноваційні технології

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2017

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issue 8(72)

284-294

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The article addresses the problem of violence against the elderly people. The types of violence (physical, sexual, psychological, and economic) and their manifestations concerning this age category are revealed. It is noted that this phenomenon is latent, since official statistics is not available in the majority of European countries, and Ukraine in particular. Therefore, the purpose of the paper is to prove the urgency and timely social-pedagogical prevention of violence against the elderly people, as well as to substantiate effective ways of its minimization, using the pro-social potential of the information society. In order to realize this goal, it is necessary to apply such methods of research as analysis, synthesis, comparison and generalization of results in relation to the stated problem. An analysis of the regulatory framework provides grounds for concluding that it is extremely difficult to gather sufficient evidence to justify the prosecution in court, due to the weak legal framework and vague definitions of the offense in the specific articles of the relevant codes. In this regard, the offender’s guilt is difficult to prove. As a result, offenders often avoid punishment and continue to commit violence. Social-pedagogical prevention of violence is a complex of measures aimed at preventing the violation of human rights in respect to its honor, dignity and living conditions. Such work should be carried out with all age categories: with children in order to prevent peer violence and protection of childhood, among parents in order to identify adequate methods of raising children and developing interpersonal skills (parents, relatives, neighbors and others); with representatives of various social institutions serving this category of persons in order to enhance professionalism and prevent professional burnout, with the elderly people in order to train them to protect themselves from violent attacks and to help others with the “peer-to-peer” technology. The emphasis is made on the conditions of the information society, which influence the development or suppression of such a phenomenon. In particular, having the information on ways to avoid violence, the work of the relevant institutions and providing the necessary services to victims of violence, a person has the opportunity to protect himself and others. The prospect of further research is the study of the structure and content of social-pedagogical support for the elderly people in the conditions of the information society.

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Impact of demographic factors on usage of stress coping strategies chosen by elderly people

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Lembas D., Starkowska A., Mak M., Konecka M., Bikowska M., Groszewska K., Korzonek M.

Family Medicine & Primary Care Review

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2017

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issue 1

34-38

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Polish Senior Citizens’ Opinion Concerning Old Age and Preparing For It

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Halicka M., Halicki J.

Polityka Społeczna

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2011

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vol. 38

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issue special issue: MEDICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, SOCIOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC ASPECTS OF AGEING IN POLAND. POLSENIOR

17-22

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The article presents the results of the PolSenior national survey on how elderly people perceive old age and how they prepare for it. According to the respondents old age usually starts when one’s health deteriorates (55,9%), when one becomes dependent on other people (49,5%) and also when a person loses his/her strength and becomes less active (46,2%). The major problems related to old age, identified by the subjects, are the following: illnesses, suffering (66,9%), disability and dependence on other people (63,2%) and loneliness (30,9%). The respondents identified the following actions they used to take or are taking now bearing in mind the time when they grow older: regular medical checkups (34,7%), building and maintaining good family relationships (32,8%), as well as leading a healthy lifestyle (30,6%). Such factors as gender, age and environment account for striking differences in opinions.

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Care for elderly people in Herrljunga – Sweden. The study visit report

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Sierżantowicz R., Elijason M., Wessbo G.

Progress in Health Sciences

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2012

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vol. 2

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issue 2

222-224

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The study visit between June and July 2012 included observation on rules regarding care for elderly people in Herrljunga commune (Swedish: Herrljunga komun). In Sweden, similar to other countries, the percentage of elderly people – those above 65 years old - is systematically growing. Care for elderly people is organized by authorities of the communes (komun). Health visitors are subjects to local government supervision Their main task is to develop rules and procedures for geriatric care. A patient’s health state indicates the commitment of staff, whether it should be a single visit, day care or 24/7 care.

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Rehabilitacja medyczna osób starszych. Zasadność, potrzeby i możliwości

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Mrożek-Gąsiorowska M. A.

Zdrowie Publiczne i Zarządzanie

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2011

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vol. 9

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issue 1

128-143

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Rehabilitation of people with disabilities is a process aimed at enabling them to reach and maintain their optimal physical, sensory, intellectual, psychological and social functional levels. WHO, in “World Report on Disability”, defines rehabilitation as a set of measures that assist individuals who experience, or are likely to experience, disability to achieve and maintain optimal functioning in interaction with their environments. Lack of rehabilitation services creates a barrier to full inclusion and participation in all aspects of life. The aim of this article was to present the nature of medical rehabilitation, in particular medical rehabilitation of elderly people. The basic definitions of medical rehabilitation and physiotherapy were also presented. The medical rehabilitation system in Poland, its organization and funding system was shown based on publications and statistical data of the Central Statistical Office (GUS) as well the access to medical rehabilitation services and selected medical procedures was assessed based on available data from National Health Fund (NFZ) and Ministry of Health (MZ).

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Profile kompetencji społecznych studentów przygotowujących się do sprawowania opieki nad osobami starszymi – badania polsko-niemieckie

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Kanios A., Bocheńska-Brandt A.

Kwartalnik Pedagogiczny

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2019

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vol. 64(4 (254))

237-254

PL

The ageing of people is one of the most important social issues of the modern world. This is a global phenomenon, concerning all regions and almost all countries. This problem pertains also to Poland and Germany. The following article is based on empirical studies whose subject were the social competencies profiles of Polish and German students preparing for caregiving of the elderly people. The method of the study was a diagnostic survey, whereas the research instruments used in the study were PROKOS. Social Competencies Profile by A. Matczak and K. Martowska and The questionnaire for the analysis of motivation to work with elderly people for students of social wellbeing majors (self-constructed questionnaire). Research studies were carried out between October and December 2018. In Poland, they involved students from Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin and the University of Rzeszów, while in Germany, students from universities of Münster, Osnabrück, Bielefeld and Wolfsburg. German students (200 people) constituted the main group, whereas the comparative group consisted of 167 Polish students. The results of the research demonstrated significant statistic differences in the range of all distinguished types of social competencies between the examined Polish and German groups of students (p < 0,001).

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Aging of Society and in Society

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Halicka M.

Pedagogika Społeczna

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2018 (R. XVII)

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issue 3(69)

33-44

EN

Attention in the article is focused on the basic concepts in the gerontological sense, namely: aging, old age and elderly people. The in-depth analysis concerned three areas of issues: aging of society, aging in society and proposals of preparation for old age. Aging is a process that affects everyone and should be prevented. Demanding and even challenging older people is one of the methods.

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Difficult Art of Staying in Motion

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Picheń A.

Anthropos?

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2018

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issue 27 W ruchu

217-229

EN

The main aim of this article is to discuss the obstacles that limits the activity of people in the elderly. The author analyzes the urban space, the home space, contrast the problems found in to the solutions offered by modern technology. The author also makes a diagnosis that the cessation of seniors' activity is not the result of aging, but the effect of preventing movement through external factors. Analyzing examples (literature, architectural manifestos, advertising), she states that the desire to move and overcome barriers is a natural need of every human being.

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Wsparcie społeczne, samoocena i jakość życia nieformalnych opiekunów osób starszych

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Pyszkowska A., Naczyński M.

Społeczeństwo i Edukacja. Międzynarodowe Studia Humanistyczne

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2015

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issue 2(17)

265-276

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Aging society challenges with questions of not only how but mostly who will take care of an increasing number of elderly people. Research shows that the care situation causes stress, sense of isolation and depression amongst caregivers who most frequently are family members. The aim of this study was to examine differences between informal caregivers and control group of non-caregivers consisted of 78 participants aged 35 60. The study compared variables including social support from family, friends and professionals and self-esteem. The investigation showed no statistically significant differences between groups. It is assumed that cultural factors played a significant role in given results as further research is required.

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Determinanty wsparcia społecznego wśród starszych mieszkańców wsi

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Mirczak A.

Labor et Educatio

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2014

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issue 2

189-203

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Research over the past decades has demonstrated that the social support impacts significantly on health of individuals and their ability to cope with stress. The purpose of this study was to examine the level and kinds of the received support and examine its predictors. The study was performed personally, using interviews based on the structural questionnaires. The group of respondents consisted of 203 people aged 65 years and over living in rural areas in Małopolska. The social support was evaluated by means of the Medical Outcomes Study Social Support Survey (MOS SSS) scale. The analysis of the collected research material was performed using the statistical package SPSS 19 for Windows and multivariate analysis techniques. The obtained results indicate that participants were experienced high level of instrumental support. In addition, the level and type of received support was determined by respondents: age, self-health assessment, disability in physical functioning and family situation.

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Challenges of Local Senior Policy and Problems of the Elderly During the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Face of Deinstitutionalisation of Social Services

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Kubiak M. M.

Polish Political Science Yearbook

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2022

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issue 4(51)

141-162

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The COVID-19 pandemic affected the elderly in a special way. On the one hand, it contributed to the increase in health deficits and those related to social isolation. On the other hand, it also had a significant impact on the level and methods of support provided to seniors. The pandemic situation turned out to be a particular challenge for local governments and non-governmental organisations operating in various areas of senior policy. The general aim of the article was to analyse the state’s initiatives aimed at counteracting the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic addressed to seniors and examples of activities of the local government and the civil sector cooperating with it for the benefit of this group of people. In turn, the specific objective was to identify and understand the greatest difficulties that seniors had during the pandemic and the role played by the non-governmental organisation (both during the pandemic and as an entity of potential support in the future, which was particularly interesting given the European Union promoting services provided in the local environment). In connection with the specific objective, qualitative research was carried out using the in-depth interview method. The interviews were based on scripts that concerned four areas: problems and experiences of the elderly during the pandemic, help and support, communication, health, and well-being.

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The optimization of elderly care in Szczecin – research report

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Bugajska B., Iwański R., Giezek M., Ciemniak A.

EXLIBRIS Biblioteka Gerontologii Społecznej

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2017

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issue 1 (13) /2017 Active and Healthy Ageing

107-120

EN

The aim of the research was the examination of the available solutions in the field of meeting the needs of dependent elderly people in Szczecin and indicating priority actions in terms of elderly care optimization, possible to implement in Szczecin, on the basis of the diagnosis of the needs as well as resource and financial analysis. The method of desk research, including statistical and financial data concerning the social care sector, was used in the article. On the basis of the collected data it is possible to state that investing in sheltered accommodation is an alternative solution for building a nursing home. It is a less expensive replacement, which provides dependent seniors with a higher standard of care and support.

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How to Measure the Elderly’s Quality of Life in European Rural Areas? A Look at Poland

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Zalewska M., Sawicka Z.

Barometr Regionalny. Analizy i prognozy

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2016

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issue 3(45)

79-88

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The study is aimed at identifying the information gap in the field of quality of life research, with regard to the quality of life and rural development indicator systems. In addition, selected indicators particularly important for the elderly in the European Union rural areas are compared. The existing indicator systems which enable an international comparison have a wide scope. Their disadvantages are that only some of them are classified by rural and urban areas (Eurostat indicators), that they are selected and presented in accordance with the current EU policy targets (rural development indicators) and that data are aggregated up to the NUTS 3 level (subregional), which makes it difficult to use this information for strategic planning at the local level. Among the three selected measures of quality of life of the elderly in rural areas, Poland ranks well below the average in access to health care.

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Artykuł ma na celu wskazanie luki informacyjnej w obszarze badań nad jakością życia, w odniesieniu do istniejących systemów wskaźników jakości życia lub rozwoju obszarów wiejskich. Porównano wybrane wskaźniki jakości życia dla obszarów wiejskich Unii Europejskiej, szczególnie istotne z punktu widzenia osób starszych. Istniejące systemy wskaźników jakości życia umożliwiające międzynarodowe porównania mają szeroki zakres przedmiotowy. Ich wadą jest natomiast przedstawianie tylko części wskaźników w rozgraniczeniu na obszary wiejskie i miejskie (wskaźniki Eurostat), dobór i sposób prezentacji wskaźników zgodny z aktualnymi priorytetami polityki UE (wskaźniki rozwoju obszarów wiejskich) oraz agregacja danych najwyżej do poziomu NUTS 3 (podregiony), co utrudnia wykorzystanie tych informacji do planowania strategicznego na poziomie lokalnym. Spośród wybranych trzech mierników jakości życia osób starszych na obszarach wiejskich, Polska wypada wyraźnie poniżej średniej w dostępności do usług medycznych.

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Subiektywne poczucie satysfakcji życiowej osób starszych

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Gregorczuk-Prosicka J.

Kultura-Społeczeństwo-Edukacja

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2021

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vol. 19

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issue 1

145-159

EN

Life satisfaction is a complex and highly subjective concept. Scholars studying this issue have made numerous attempts to define it. Whether we are happy, or have a sense of fulfilment, or we delight in the years we have lived through and in everyday life, it is all related to the aforementioned life satisfaction. The article deals with the subjective sense of life satisfaction among elderly people who are members of the Senior Club in a rural-urban district. The article is based on material obtained from in-depth interviewing. The research objective was to explore and obtain thorough knowledge of the sense of life satisfaction of elderly people. Particular attention is paid to selected factors that determined the perception of life satisfaction. On the basis of the participants’ opinions, certain groups of factors were selected that were more often indicated as key factors in the assessment of life satisfaction, i.e. health, housing situation, place of residence, family relations, neighbourly relations and a sense of social utility. The article presents the complexity of the problem and the need for an individual approach to the topic, due to the changing face of ageing and old age.

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