Thesis (M.P.H.)--University of Hong Kong, 2006.

Thesis (M.P.H.)--University of Hong Kong, 2006.

Thesis (M.R.E.)--Cincinnati Christian Seminary, 1987. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 165-166).

Thesis (M. Med. Sc.)--University of Hong Kong, 2006.

ALCÂNTARA, Alexandre de Oliveira. O elogio da velhice no De senectute de Marco Túlio Cícero. 2013. 122f. – Dissertação (Mestrado) – Universidade Federal do Ceará, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Filosofia, Fortaleza (CE), 2013. / Submitted by Gustavo Daher (gdaherufc@hotmail.com) on 2017-05-31T15:22:47Z No. of bitstreams: 1 2013_dis_aoalcantara.pdf: 665874 bytes, checksum: 070e2646fbcf5d21c14e02c4b96c6412 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Márcia Araújo (marcia_m_bezerra@yahoo.com.br) on 2017-06-01T10:52:15Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 2013_dis_aoalcantara.pdf: 665874 bytes, checksum: 070e2646fbcf5d21c14e02c4b96c6412 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2017-06-01T10:52:16Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 2013_dis_aoalcantara.pdf: 665874 bytes, checksum: 070e2646fbcf5d21c14e02c4b96c6412 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2013 / A possibilidade de uma vida longa, para um grande número de pessoas, é uma conquista recente da humanidade. Tal êxito ocorreu mediante um gradual e constante avanço da tecnologia, principalmente, médico-sanitária. No âmbito filosófico, é preciso ressaltar que, já na Antiguidade, a reflexão sobre o envelhecimento se fez presente. Marco Túlio Cícero (106- 43 a.C.) escreveu De senectute ou Catão, o Velho. A presente dissertação é um exercício de reflexão sobre os conceitos de velhice conveniente e inconveniente, expostos no discurso de defesa dessa fase da vida contra as acusações que lhe são dirigidas. De Senectute é dedicada, por Cícero, ao seu amigo Tito Pompônio Ático, recém-chegado de Atenas. Cícero sugere o tema da velhice, pois ambos estão vivenciando essa fase da vida. A estrutura da obra é em forma de um diálogo entre o idoso Marco Catão (considerado modelo máximo da cultura romana) e os jovens homens públicos Lélio e Cipião. São discutidos os conceitos de velhice e juventude convenientes ou conforme à natureza e o seu oposto, a velhice e juventude inconvenientes. O De Senectute é uma bússola a guiar jovens e velhos no exercício de uma vida feliz e em harmonia com a natureza, afastando-os do conflito de gerações. O discurso de Catão revela que não viver de acordo com a natureza, respeitando o conveniente de cada uma das etapas da vida gera o conflito de gerações, e o consequente medo da marginalização social e política dos velhos. Segundo Catão, a velhice é acusada de ser uma fase da vida deplorável pelos seguintes motivos: a) afasta o homem dos negócios; b) torna o corpo mais sujeito a doenças; c) priva o homem de quase todos os prazeres e d) não está muito distante da morte. Catão produziu, então, a defesa da velhice e, pela lógica de sua argumentação, há a possibilidade de uma velhice feliz, que dependerá de como cada homem constrói o seu percurso de vida, pois a velhice digna é uma construção que exige muito esforço, bem como, uma praxis e uma relação virtuosa entre jovens e velhos, todos aceitando os ditames da natureza para viverem a excelência de suas idades. Na concepção estoica de Cícero, a velhice deve ser aceita por todos, pois é uma determinação da natureza. De senectute permanece como obra fundamental para se pensar as condições da velhice no mundo contemporâneo.

Research into the health needs of Asian elders has been scarce, that which does exist has lacked a theoretical framework. A first attempt is made in the present research study to relate the literature on race and ethnicity to theory and practice in gerontology. A stress and coping model from the gerontological literature was adapted to account for outcomes of physical/psychological health and well-being amongst south Asian elders. In order to test the applicability of this model the first aim of the study was to gain an insight into the circumstances and situations of Asian elders on a range of demographic, support, health and well-being factors. And then-secondly, to see how these factors may interrelate according to the stress and coping model. A range of specific hypotheses were formulated on the basis of this model. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews conducted with a community sample of 70 South Asian elders who were 55 years and over. The interview schedule consisted of both standardised measures of health, stress and coping as well as structured questions on the use of formal/informal support, satisfaction with life and attitudes towards old age. Data were analysed in two phases. The results from the first phase which were largely descriptive, suggest that a significant number of Asian elders were living either alone or with their spouse. In general Asian elders were living in circumstances of material disadvantage, suffering from poor health and chronic illnesses, reporting high levels of psychological distress with little formal and informal support. Awareness and receipt of specialist support services for older adults was low. The results from the second phase involving analyses of correlations and regressions, indicate significant correlations between outcome measures of health/mental health and satisfaction with life with measures of coping, appraisals and to some extent resource variables. There were also significant correlations between positive/negative outcomes of health and well-being with positive/negative ways of coping, appraisal and some resource variables. The factor associated most strongly with outcome variables was social support (resource) rather than coping. Overall, the stress and coping model appears to account well for most of the research findings. The results were discussed in relation to previous research literature and implications for future research and clinical practice were discussed.

Disturbances in awareness of memory deficit have been observed in Alzheimer's disease (AD), yet few studies have systematically investigated the phenomena in this population. The present study has applied the concepts and instruments used in the metamemory literature to the study of awareness of memory deficit in twenty mild AD patients, eighteen individuals with memory impairment, and eighteen normal elderly controls. Specifically, a multidimensional approach to metamemory was selected including an evaluation of perception of memory change, knowledge about memory functioning, and self-monitoring of memory performance. Consistent with previous research, AD patients reported less change in memory functioning than did their informants, suggesting that these patients have diminished awareness of the extent of the decline in their memory abilities. No differences among the three groups were observed in self-report measures addressing the use of strategies, perception of control over memory functioning, and presence of anxiety in memory-related activities. Diminished self-monitoring abilities were observed in the AD patients' tendency to make a high number of intrusion errors with few self-corrections, and to overestimate their performance on memory tests. The results also suggest that relatives' evaluation of memory functioning may be particularly useful in differentiating AD patients from older adults displaying memory impairment and from normal elderly. / Graduate

Estudo empírico indutivo, que verifica como e percebida a velhice e a aposentadoria, e os estados subjetivos que tais fatos sugerem. Realiza entrevistas semi-estruturadas com sete professoras aposentadas. A analise revela que a velhice e uma fase critica e a aposentadoria um fato traumático. As entrevistadas sentem-se marginalizadas, ressentidas pelas perdas sofridas e falam do medo, da solidão, e da ausência de perspectivas futuras. Com esses dados elabora então, um instrumento de pesquisa que aplica a uma população de 100 indivíduos, sorteados aleatoriamente e distribuídos entre 5 faixas etárias com a idade variando entre 18 e 82 anos. Constata que entre os aposentados com mais de 59 anos, ha uma redução da auto-estima e da possibilidade de realização de ação, além da dificuldade de se reorganizarem e constituirem novos valores nesta etapa da vida. Entre aqueles com menos de 59 anos, verifica a presença de conflito, através do qual o individuo expressa suas dificuldades em relação aos aspectos investigados. Sugere a realização de outros estudos para maior investigação dos fatores que possibilitem uma velhice satisfatória e assegurem uma maior integração desses indivíduos a comunidade / This ls an empiric inductive study that checks the role now old age retirement and the subjective states that such facts suggest. The procedure started with partially structured interviews with seven retired lady teachers. The analysis has revealed that the old is a critical period and that retirement is a traumatic fact. The subjects of the interview felt alienated, expressed regret losses, and spoke experiences of fear and loneliness about a of future projects.After suc11 collected data, we built a research tool that was applied to a hundred subjects, chosen at random, and distributed among five age levels, the age varying from eighteen to eighty-two. Among the retired individuals above fifty-nine, we noticed the reduction of self-esteem and possibility of acting, and we observed their difficulty In reorganizing new values. Among the retired above fifty-nine, we noticed a conflict, through which the Individual expresses his difficulties related to the researched aspects. consequently, any clinical intervention, at a therapeutic or preventive level, cannot Ignore the confrontation of the stereotype of a quiet old age and the experienced reality, for, althougt1 we believe that the Individual may continue to develop, even at this stage of life, we noticed that the researched aspects are difficult to deal with and are noticed in a negative way by the researched population. We do hope that these results can motivate other researchers, towards th1s group of society. We should like that those aspects that can guaratee a better old age and a bigger integration of those individuals to the community could be more largely researched

One of the most striking dimensions of population change in Canada is the marked increase of elderly persons in proportion to the total population. This phenomenon, particularly pronounced in British Columbia (B.C.), reflects in large measure the attractiveness of regions within B.C, where climatic conditions are probably the most moderate in Canada. This large concentration of the elderly creates a significant housing problem because the elderly, on the whole, have lower incomes than other housing consumers and are thus at a disadvantage in securing adequate accommodation. An attempt is made to evolve an approach to the problem of housing the needy elderly which will be generally applicable in Canada and particularly applicable in B.C. It is contended that there is need for an administrative system designed to coordinate the diverse public and private organizations that are involved, or potentially involved, in providing housing and complementary services for the needy elderly. Coordination is required at several levels including coordination of planning and welfare agencies, coordination of efforts of municipalities in housing programs designed to serve residents of several municipalities, and coordination of private housing and service agencies with complementary public housing and service agencies. As a basis for investigation it is hypothesized that: In British Columbia, the Provincial Government ought to be responsible for establishing the objectives, policies and administrative framework necessary to encourage joint participation of federal, provincial and local governments and private enterprises in implementation of a comprehensive housing program for the elderly. The hypothesis stresses the importance of objectives and policies as a necessary basis of a housing program. While Provincial responsibility is emphasized, the ideal situation would entail joint Federal - Provincial participation in the definition of housing objectives and policies because of their joint participation in financing of these programs. Accordingly, it is proposed that the overall administrative framework use the "Urban Development Board", an administrative device designed to foster effective and coordinated joint Federal - Provincial action. The Provincial Government is alone constitutionally capable of establishing the necessary administrative machinery to implement housing programs at the local level. The key issue is whether to entrust the program to a dominant Provincial mechanism or to a strongly empowered local agency. Emphasis is placed on the human ecology of the problem. The problem of housing the elderly is expected to be pronounced in regions with climatic amenity, and particularly in urban areas of those regions. In addition, the requirements of an administrative system to implement a housing program are developed and a range of alternative administrative devices analyzed in light of these criteria. The analysis suggested that the local housing authority approach could produce a coordinated housing program at the local level of Government. The Provincial Government would make housing a mandatory function of local government, at the same time providing the necessary powers and financial resources for local housing authorities. The Provincial government would coordinate the programs of all local housing authorities and administer a system of grants-in-aid to these authorities in proportion to the need and in relation to Provincially established priorities. Because of the strength of voluntary philanthropic housing effort in B. C., it is suggested that the local housing authority be closely affiliated for coordination purposes with a proposed Housing Council to be comprised of representatives of those private organizations providing housing and collateral services. The case-study method is used to determine the utility of the recommended administrative system within the context of a specific area. The focus of the case study is on the administrative arrangements for housing the elderly at the local level. Proposed changes in Federal - Provincial relations on housing problems are not examined because a case study cannot identify the influence of non-existent administrative systems. The study serves to illustrate the potential role of a local housing authority although the mechanics of implementing the approach are not detailed. The hypothesis fails to assert explicitly that the Federal and Provincial Governments should jointly participate in formulating objectives and policies and that a housing program for the elderly should not be conceived independently of an overall housing program. Subject to these limitations, the hypothesis is considered valid. / Applied Science, Faculty of / Community and Regional Planning (SCARP), School of / Graduate

This study attempts to explore some of the social aspects of boarding homes for the aged in order to learn what problems are met in operating such homes and what adjustments can be made to solve them. Sixteen boarding homes in Vancouver were visited and the operators were interviewed. These interviews were the basis of the chapters on the boarding homes themselves. In addition other types of institutions were considered, with one or two being visited and investigated. The study made by the Committee on the Care of the Aged was used for background as were two other studies made.by the writer in order to determine where old people in one area, of the city were living. Supplementary material was of course drawn from, reference reading. The study includes chapters on general facilities offered in. boarding homes, on bedroom and bathroom facilities and on the serving of meals. The use of leisure time was considered to be vitally important. Perhaps the most significant factor in successful operation of a boarding home is the personal relationships involved. A very deliberate effort was made to keep conclusions and recommendations, at a practical level. It was recognized that private rooms and a comprehensive, well-planned recreation program are desirable, but no such sweeping changes from the present accommodations were even suggested. The licensing system has had a major role in raising standards and improving practises, and will continue to do so in the future. One inescapable conclusion is that there is a. serious shortage of boarding homes, for old people, as well as; of all other types of accommodation geared for their needs. No attempt has been made in the present survey to assess the extent of this shortage nor to propose how or by whom the shortage could be rectified. It is hoped only that this study might be helpful to persons who are dealing directly with boarding homes for the aged. / Arts, Faculty of / Social Work, School of / Graduate