Search for dissertations about: "äldre par"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 21 swedish dissertations containing the words äldre par.
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1. Ageing and Caring as Couples with Disabilities
Abstract : In gerontology and care research, care is often studied in ways in which older people and people with disabilities are portrayed as dependent on the care of younger or non-disabled people. This thesis, in contrast, studies care provided by people that are both old and have physical disabilities. READ MORE
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2. Evaluation of Swedish Ice Cleat Distribution Programs : From Program Design to Ice Cleat Use
Abstract : Winter conditions, characterized by snow and lowered temperatures, can make travel by foot difficult. Older adults aged 65 and above are especially at risk of slipping and falling on icy or snowy surfaces. Minor falls can result in severe injuries due to their frailty. READ MORE
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3. Outdoor Mobility, Place and Older People - Everyday Mobilities in later Life in a Swedish Neighbourhood
Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis is to offer an understanding of everyday mobilities outdoors among older persons from a place- and context-dependent perspective. The emphasis is to take a gentle approach towards an overall perspective with consideration to physical aspects (like the home neighbourhood), social aspects (like social networks and social participation) and mental aspects (like place images, mental maps and fear of crime). READ MORE
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4. Facing dementia as a we : Investigating couples’ challenges and communicative strategies for managing dementia
Abstract : We live longer than ever before, which means that we also live longer with disorders such as those connected with dementia. Most people diagnosed with dementia live in ordinary housing for a long time, relying on their social network for support, mainly involving spouses or adult children. READ MORE
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5. Case management for frail older people. Effects on healthcare utilisation, cost in relation to utility, and experiences of the intervention
Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to investigate healthcare utilisation patterns and to explore the effects of a case management intervention for frail older people on healthcare utilisation and costs in relation to utility. A further aim was to explore the older people’s and case managers’ experiences of the intervention. READ MORE