Reasons for Living of Elderly in Old Age Homes:  An Exploratory Study

Akbar, Shamsi; Tiwari, Sunil Kumar; Tripathi, Rakesh Kumar; Kumar, Ambrish; Pandey, Nisha Mani

doi:10.25215/0201.029

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“…The government old age homes often seen as places of loneliness and staffs are unqualified without proper training. 7 During this pandemic, fear of COVID-19 infection, inadequate care, lack of adequate food resources and self-quarantine conditions in government old age homes have major influence on Nutritional and Emotional wellbeing of elders. The present cross sectional questionnaire survey was aimed to evaluate and correlate the nutritional status, emotional wellbeing along with dentition & prosthetic rehabilitation status among geriatric individuals during Covid-19 pandemic.…”

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“…At present, elderly care and needs are major challenges worldwide. [7][8][9] Nutrition and Emotional wellbeing are considered as elder's resilience against COVID-19 infection. From the literature reports, it was found that nutritional deficiency was more severe among elders, 35-65% of elderly hospitalized patients, and 25-60% of institutionalized older adults were found to be suffering from malnourishment.…”

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Evaluation and correlation of nutritional status and emotional wellbeing in relation to dentition and prosthetic rehabilitation of community living geriatric individuals during COVID-19 pandemic

Shafiuallah¹,

Balaraman²,

Bhuvaneshwar³

et al. 2022

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Background: COVID-19 infection has become a serious problem among rapidly growing geriatric individuals in India. During the pandemic, the availability of food and emotional support has decreased in old age homes, and this must have affected the nutritional status and emotional wellbeing of the geriatric individuals. Aim: To evaluate and correlate the association between the nutritional status and emotional wellbeing of geriatric individuals during covid-19 pandemic with dentition and prosthetic rehabilitation. Materials and method: The questionnaire consisted of three sections which included. Demographic data and dental status, WHO approved Mini Nutritional Assessment Short Form (MNA-SF) and WHO approved Emotional well-being five scale. We also compared the BMI of geriatric elders before 6 months of Covid-19 and during Covid-19. 112 participants were enrolled from 9 government old age homes in Tamilnadu, India. Data were collected and subjected to statistical testing. Simple frequency analysis and Chi square test were used. Result: 70.5% of geriatric elders had poor emotional wellbeing and 65.1% were malnourished during this pandemic. Dentition status showed that 51.7% were completely edentulous and 74.1% were without prosthetic rehabilitation. Statistical significance results were found when comparing nutritional status & emotional wellbeing with dentition and prosthetic rehabilitation status of elders during COVID-19. Conclusion: Older adults’ mental health was negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, whereas dentition and prosthetic rehabilitation status indirectly affect the mental health of elders through malnutrition. As a prosthodontist, who provide geriatric care, treating the elders by looking beyond the teeth, will help to improve overall wellbeing of these individuals.

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Evaluation and correlation of nutritional status and emotional wellbeing in relation to dentition and prosthetic rehabilitation of community living geriatric individuals during COVID-19 pandemic

Shafiuallah¹,

Balaraman²,

Bhuvaneshwar³

et al. 2022

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“…They are commonly perceived as a burden to family and society, making them all the more vulnerable to physical and emotional abuse, abandonment and financial crisis. This compels them to opt for other places to live a free and respectful life, and old age homes are often their only support to do so (4,9). Depressive symptoms have been found to be more common in institutionalized old people.…”

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Prevalence of Depressive symptoms and its associated factors among elderly living in old age homes of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Nepal

Maharjan,

Tiwari,

Bista

et al. 2024

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BackgroundDepressive symptoms have become a global public health problem, with a predominant effect on the elderly people. The studies on mental health status of elderly people in Nepal are quite limited. In this study, we aim to assess the prevalence of depressive symptoms and its associated factors among the elderly living in public old age homes of Kathmandu Metropolitan City in Nepal.MethodologyA cross-sectional study was conducted including 142 adults aged 60 years and above recruited through proportional simple random sampling from six old age homes. The 15 item-Geriatric Depression Scale(GDS) was used to assess the depressive symptoms among the participants. Associated factors were tested using Chi-square test; and a p-value of less than 0.05 with a confidence interval of 95% was used for statistical significance.ResultsMore than half of the study participants, 58.5% (95% CI: 49.9%-66.7%) were found to have depressive symptoms. Among them, 38.7% had mild symptoms, 16.2% had moderate symptoms and 3.5% had severe symptoms. Age (OR = 2.25, 95% CI: 1.08-4.66), sex (OR = 2.36, 95% CI: 1.17-4.75), past family type (OR = 0.44, 0.22-0.89), chronic physical health problem (OR = 0.34, 95% CI: 0.12-0.98) and feelings of loneliness were found to have significant association with depressive symptoms among the elderly population.ConclusionThe prevalence of depressive symptoms among the elderly in old age homes in Kathmandu Metropolitan City is quite high and a concerning issue that requires targeted mental health programs and interventions in order to bring about a positive shift in their mental health condition.

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“…Lastly, 11.67% of care home residents acknowledged that the need for specialized care and attention for seniors, which may not be readily available at home, was their primary motivation. This data provides valuable insights into the multifaceted reasons that drive individuals to seek care home admission [13,14,15].…”

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Exploring Profile Attributes and Psychosocial Well-Being in Elderly Populations

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G. S.

2023

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The study, conducted from April to September 2022 at a Government care home in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, delves into the motivations, challenges, and demographics of care home inmates. Using the Ryff Scale, it assesses psychological well-being, shedding light on the diverse reasons for care home enrolment, including family rejection and financial instability. Inmates face constraints such as loss of control and limited familial support. Through purposeful sampling and comprehensive interviews, the research identifies 60 residents. The study profiles predominantly elderly males with varied educational backgrounds and prevalent health conditions. Psychological well-being scores categorize inmates into low, medium, and high groups, with a majority falling into the medium category. Associations between profile characteristics and well-being highlight the positive impact of education and the negative influence of medical illness. Regression analysis confirms these relationships, emphasizing the need for tailored interventions in care homes to address the specific needs of the diverse inmate population. In conclusion, this study underscores the imperative of prioritizing psychological well-being among older adults and provides actionable insights into the motivations, challenges, and demographics of care home inmates. These findings lay the foundation for targeted interventions globally, aiming to enhance the well-being of this expanding demographic.

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Reasons for Living of Elderly in Old Age Homes: An Exploratory Study

Cited by 13 publications

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Evaluation and correlation of nutritional status and emotional wellbeing in relation to dentition and prosthetic rehabilitation of community living geriatric individuals during COVID-19 pandemic

Evaluation and correlation of nutritional status and emotional wellbeing in relation to dentition and prosthetic rehabilitation of community living geriatric individuals during COVID-19 pandemic

Prevalence of Depressive symptoms and its associated factors among elderly living in old age homes of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Nepal

Exploring Profile Attributes and Psychosocial Well-Being in Elderly Populations

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