Search for dissertations about: "Ageing well"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 235 swedish dissertations containing the words Ageing well.

2. 1. Ageing well : mobile ICT as a tool for empowerment of elderly people in home health care and rehabilitation

   Author : Anita Melander-Wikman; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Physiotherapy; Sjukgymnastik;

   Abstract : The ageing of Europe's population is a crucial challenge for the 21st century. Today, the mean life expectancy in Sweden is 83 years for women and 78 for men. Ageing well is a frequently used process, describing the objectives of future elderly care and rehabilitation. READ MORE

4. 2. The art of ageing well : a salutogenic perspective on physical activity for older adults

   Author : Helena Ericson; Susanna Geidne; Mikael Quennerstedt; Inger Eliasson; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Health resources; exercise; salutogenesis; sport and physical activity; ageing well;

   Abstract : This thesis examines older adults’ participation in physical activity, and is framed within a salutogenic theory regarding ageing well, or as others say, healthy ageing. Ageing well can be studied in numerous ways. Since this thesis is within the field of Sport Sciences, different physical activity initiatives for older adults are in focus. READ MORE

5. 3. Healthy Ageing and Well-Being in Old Age

   Author : Albin Dahlin Almevall; Karin Zingmark; Sofi Nordmark; Johan Niklasson; Lisbeth Fagerström; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Healthy ageing; Well-being; Aged; Aged; 80 and over; Nursing; Omvårdnad;

   Abstract : In the decades to come, Sweden will be facing an unprecedented increase in the proportion of inhabitants aged 80 years or older. This age group is characterised by large heterogeneity; however ageing also poses challenges for health and well-being. These challenges apply not only to the individual, but also to the health care systems. READ MORE

6. 4. Active Ageing a Path towards Ageing Well. Physical Functioning, Physical Activity, Falls Self-Efficacy and Social Participation in Community-Dwelling Elderly

   Author : Hadeel Halaweh; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Active ageing; Ageing well; Health-related quality of life; Physiotherapy; Qualitative analysis; Social roles;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to study factors of importance for active ageing with a focus on physical functioning, physical activity, falls self-efficacy, health-related quality of life and social participation in community-dwelling elderly above 60 years old. Methods: Study I (n=108) evaluated the psychometric properties of the Falls Efficacy Scale-International (Arabic version) (FES-I (Ar)) using validity and reliability testing. READ MORE

7. 5. Anti-Ageing Strategies : How to avoid failure in sodium-ion batteries

   Author : Le Anh Ma; Reza Younesi; Daniel Brandell; Laurent Duda; Philipp Adelhelm; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; sodium-ion batteries; manganese-based cathodes; solid electrolyte interphase; ageing mechanism; Chemistry with specialization in Inorganic Chemistry; Kemi med inriktning mot oorganisk kemi;

   Abstract : In order to move away from fossil fuels, batteries are one of the most important technologies to store energy from renewable sources. The rapid demands of battery applications put pressure on supply chains of raw materials, such as lithium, nickel, copper, aluminium and cobalt. READ MORE