Search for dissertations about: "older men"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 424 swedish dissertations containing the words older men.

  2. 1. Food in older men with somatic diseases : Eating habits and approaches to food-related activities

    Author : Kerstin Kullberg; Anna Cristina Åberg; Birgitta Sidenvall; Anita Björklund; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; actvities of daily living; arthritis rheumatoid; cookery; meal patterns; men; nutrition; older people; Parkinson disease; stroke; Caring sciences; Vårdvetenskap;

    Abstract : The overall aim was to improve the knowledge and understanding of eating habits of older men with somatic diseases, and the men's perceptions about managing food-related habits, such as grocery shopping and cooking. A total of 67 men between 64 and 89 years of age were visited in their homes on two occasions with 1-2 weeks in between. READ MORE

  4. 2. Falls in older community-dwelling women and men : risk factors and safety strategies. Fall risk awareness, fear of falling, and preferred exercise properties from a gender perspective

    Author : Petra Pohl; Lillemor Lundin-Olsson; Karin Hellström; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Older people; Community-dwelling; Falls; Fall-related injuries; Fear of falling; ICF; Gender; Exercise preferences; Fall risk awareness; Falls prevention; Safety precautions; Qualitative research;

    Abstract : Background Falls are the leading cause for non-fatal injuries in older community-dwelling people. Compared to men, women fall more often, experience more fall-related injuries, and report fear of falling (FoF) more often. Falls may be prevented with specific exercises, but adherence is often low in long-term. READ MORE

  5. 3. The relationship between social support, personality and depression in the general population : Focusing on older people

    Author : Siv Grav; Ove Hellzen; Eystein Stordal; Mittuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : Depression; home nursing care; older people; personality; Depresjon; eldre; hjemmesykepleie; personlighet; sosial;

    Abstract : Today's wide variety of diseases and health problems areinfluenced in part by an aging population and by environmental andlifestyle changes. Depression is one of the most quickly growingdisorders, causing a huge decrease in quality of life. Depression alsoincreases with age. READ MORE

  6. 4. Older Adults with Dual Sensory Loss : Prevalence, Diagnoses & Rehabilitation Services

    Author : Elin Lundin; Stephen Widén; Agneta Anderzén-Carlsson; Moa Wahlqvist; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Dual sensory loss; Healthy aging; Older adults; Prevalence; Rehabilitation services; Qualitative content analysis; Funktionsnedsättning och samhälle; Disability research;

    Abstract : Introduction: Globally, the population aged 65 years and older are predicted to double within 30 years. The risk of developing vision loss in combination with hearing loss – dual sensory loss (DSL) increases with age. READ MORE

  7. 5. Older and Feeling Unsafe? Unravelling the Role of Perceived Unsafety in the Well-being of Older Adults Residing in Senior Apartments

    Author : Nadezhda Golovchanova; Katja Boersma; Henrik Andershed; Karin Hellfeldt; Liesbeth de Donder; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; perceived unsafety; fear of crime; well-being; life satisfaction; men-tal health; emotion regulation; vulnerability; older adults; advanced age; upplevd otrygghet; rädsla för brott; välmående; livstillfreds-ställelse; mental hälsa; känsloreglering; sårbarhet; äldre vuxna; åldrande;

    Abstract : Feeling safe in one’s place of residence is important for the well-being of older adults when ageing in place; in contrast, feeling unsafe is likely to have negative consequences for well-being while ageing. Although substantial knowledge of perceived unsafety has been accumulated within various disciplines, there are certain knowledge gaps related to perceived unsafety in older age. READ MORE