Exploring gaps in positive solitude perceptions: older adults vs. gerontology professionals

Exploring Perceptions and Acceptability among Swedish Older Adults

Narrative Group Therapy to Improve Aging Perceptions and Reduce Thanatophobia (Death Anxiety) in Older Adults

Introduction: Narrative therapy is a psychological intervention focusing on remembering and reconstruction of the people's life events in ways that are of benefit to them, and reduce the impact of challenges in their lives. This study was performed to examine the effect of narrative group therapy (NGT) on aging perceptions and death anxiety among older adults.   Methods: Forty-seven subjects,...

In-home monitoring of older adults with vision impairment: exploring patients', caregivers' and professionals' views

OBJECTIVE To develop a conceptual framework for the design of an in-home monitoring system (IMS) based on the requirements of older adults with vision impairment (VI), informal caregivers and eye-care rehabilitation professionals. MATERIALS AND METHODS Concept mapping, a mixed-methods statistical research tool, was used in the construction of the framework. Overall, 40 participants brainstorm...

Exploring an informed decision-making framework using in-home sensors: older adults' perceptions.

BACKGROUND Sensor technologies are designed to assist independent living of older adults. However, it is often difficult for older adults to make an informed decision about adopting sensor technologies. OBJECTIVE To explore Bruce's framework of informed decision making (IDM) for in-home use of sensor technologies in community-dwelling elders. METHOD The IDM framework guided development of a...

Perceptions of technology among older adults.

Changes and advancements in technology have the potential to benefit older adults by promoting independence and increasing the ability to age in place. However, older adults are less likely to adopt new technology unless they see benefits to themselves. This study assessed the perceptions of 30 older adults in the Midwest concerning technology via three separate focus groups (i.e., independent ...