2013
DOI: 10.3402/ijch.v72i0.21189
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What is important in the surroundings in order to extend the healthy life period? A regional study of 19 older women in a northern part of Norway

Abstract: IntroductionParticipating in a community with other retired individuals to increase life quaøity can be possible for the older persons. Cultural and ethnical background is important for their social identity.ObjectiveTo identify what the informants think is important in their surroundings in order to extend their healthy life period.Study designA structured questionnaire developed by the OCIN network.MethodsNineteen elderly women aged 75 years or more were interviewed. This regional survey is a pilot study in … Show more

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“…With the activity center situated in a town and in the center of the municipalities, they find their peers. Through different memory-and story-telling,they are able to see constructive connections in the past, that they have provided the community something meaningful and by reconciling with the circumstances as they are, they find inner balance [1]. This meaningful community with other elderly who have been in the same situation, contributes so that there are created different constellations within the activity center.…”
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“…With the activity center situated in a town and in the center of the municipalities, they find their peers. Through different memory-and story-telling,they are able to see constructive connections in the past, that they have provided the community something meaningful and by reconciling with the circumstances as they are, they find inner balance [1]. This meaningful community with other elderly who have been in the same situation, contributes so that there are created different constellations within the activity center.…”
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confidence: 98%
“…In addition to the geographical differences, there are also cultural differences. Older Sami women choose settings where they meet socially, culturally and religiously like-minded people [1].…”
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