Active Ageing and Quality of Life: A Systematized Literature Review

Rojo-Pérez, Fermina; Fernández-Mayoralas, Gloria; Rodríguez-Rodríguez, Vicente

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-58031-5_4

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“…This vision of old age is reflected in the strategies for promoting positive ageing trajectories [ 11 ], which enhance people’s autonomy and independence and their capacities for action as social agents. An example of this is the World Health Organization (WHO) Active Ageing (AA) paradigm [ 12 , 13 ]. There are also numerous studies that underscore the importance of specific aspects such as learning [ 14 , 15 ] and the use of information and communication technologies [ 16 ] in empowering older adults.…”

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“…AA is construed as the process of optimising opportunities for Health, Lifelong Learning, Participation and Security in order to improve ageing people’s quality of life [ 17 ]. The model, which underpins a wide range of studies [ 12 , 13 ], identifies determinants such as culture, gender, personal, behavioural and economic factors as well as the physical and social environment and health and social services. General research proves the consistency of a multifactorial model [ 18 ].…”

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Active ageing profiles among older adults in Spain: A Multivariate analysis based on SHARE study

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Background Following the active ageing model based on the Health, Lifelong Learning, Participation and Security pillars, this research has a twofold objective: i) to classify older adults according to active ageing profiles, taking into account the four pillars, and ii) to ascertain the relationship between the profiles and personal and contextual factors, as well as well-being and quality of life in old age. Methods A study sample of 5,566 Spanish older adults who participated in wave 6 of the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE) was included. Data were analysed in different steps applying several statistical analyses (Principal Component, Cluster, Discriminant, Multiple Correspondence and bivariate analysis with Pearson chi-square and ANOVA). Results Five older adult profiles were obtained (I: with moderate activity; II: quasi-dependents; III: with active ageing-limiting conditions; IV: with diverse and balanced activity; V: with excellent active ageing conditions). The first three profiles were characterised by subjects with a high average age, low educational level, who were retired or housewives, and who perceived a moderate level of loneliness, satisfaction with the social network and quality of life, as well as having a larger family network, but living in small households or alone. In contrast, the latter two profiles showed better personal and contextual conditions, well-being and quality of life. Discussion and conclusions The multidimensional approach to active ageing followed in this article has revealed the presence of several older adult profiles, which are confined to groups with better or worse active ageing conditions. In this context, if ageing is a process that reflects the previous way of life, intervention priorities will have to consider actions that promote better conditions during the life cycle.

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Active ageing profiles among older adults in Spain: A Multivariate analysis based on SHARE study

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“…The study from which the results are drawn is based on well‐established qualitative approaches in health geography and gerontology where well‐being is measured subjectively 28 . We selected a particular CBCC site for this study (Figure 2).…”

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‘Enabling places’: Rethinking ‘community’ in ageing‐in‐community in Beijing, China

Rosenberg

2022

Australas J Ageing

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Objective(s) To understand how community as ‘enabling places’ is experienced by older people and brings about enabling resources for supporting ageing in community (AIC). Methods From a health geographical perspective, we conceptualize community as enabling places that are produced by the interaction of material, social, and symbolic resources. Focusing on a community‐based care centre (CBCC) in Beijing, China, we conducted semi‐structured interviews with 17 older persons to examine how a CBCC enabled AIC. Results The CBCC site created three interdependent spaces and material/social/affective resources for enabling AIC: (1)living space (residential care beds) to create a sense of connection and safety; (2) a CBCC‐supported care space at home to create an atmosphere of trust and safety; and (3) a social space to create feelings of belonging and contribution. Variations in how the three resources interacted produced not only different spaces at the same site for various users but also different AIC experiences for the same user. Conclusions Community is not simply a static research context or spatial container. Rather, community as an enabling place involves a dynamic process in which spatial/social/affective resources are encountered and interact. Older people's AIC experiences change as their encounters change in the three types of resources we described and thus their capacities for ageing well change correspondingly. Furthermore, the binary idea of community versus institution needs to be expanded to explore how home, community, and institution are related, in order to create enabling spaces for AIC.

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“…With the unprecedented aging of the population [4], as well as older adults' elevated risk of developing noncommunicable diseases [5], it is imperative to guarantee the best possible conditions to age with quality of life [6], while maintaining sustainable health systems [7]. Even more so when considering the significant impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on this age group (e.g., increased social isolation), which highlighted the need for effective support systems [8,9].…”

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“You get out of the house, you talk to each other, you laugh…And that’s fantastic” – a qualitative study about older people’s perceptions of social prescribing in mainland Portugal

Costa,

Henriques,

Alarcão

et al. 2024

BMC Health Serv Res

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Background Social prescribing (SP) is a non-clinical approach, most commonly based in healthcare units, that aims to address non-medical health-related social needs by connecting individuals with community-based services. This qualitative study explores the perception of Portuguese older adults regarding the benefits of SP and their willingness to participate in SP initiatives. Methods Three face-to-face focus group sessions were conducted with 23 participants in different cities in Portugal. Open and semi-open questions were used to guide the discussions and thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. Results The participants recognized the potential benefits of SP for older adults, including diversifying leisure activities, improving mental health, and complementing existing support systems. They highlighted the need for external support, usually in the form of link workers, to facilitate personalized referrals and consider individual characteristics and preferences. While some participants expressed reluctance to engage in SP due to their existing busy schedules and a perceived sense of imposition, others showed openness to having new experiences and recognized the potential value of SP in promoting activity. Barriers to participation, including resistance to change, mobility issues, and family responsibilities, were identified. Conclusions The study emphasizes the importance of a person-centered and co-designed approach to SP, involving older adults in the planning and implementation of interventions. The findings provide valuable insights for the development of SP programs tailored to the unique needs and aspirations of older adults in Portugal, ultimately promoting active and healthy aging. Future research should consider the perspectives of family doctors and include a broader representation of older adults from diverse geographic areas.

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Active Ageing and Quality of Life: A Systematized Literature Review

Cited by 8 publications

References 70 publications

Active ageing profiles among older adults in Spain: A Multivariate analysis based on SHARE study

Active ageing profiles among older adults in Spain: A Multivariate analysis based on SHARE study

‘Enabling places’: Rethinking ‘community’ in ageing‐in‐community in Beijing, China

“You get out of the house, you talk to each other, you laugh…And that’s fantastic” – a qualitative study about older people’s perceptions of social prescribing in mainland Portugal

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