Engagement in Occupational Activities and Purpose in Life amongst Older People in the Community and Institutions

Ibrahim, Syamsul Anwar Sultan; Dahlan, Akehsan

doi:10.1016/j.sbspro.2015.08.230

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“…Support movement and engagement 46% of the articles highlighted the application of items from the EAT-HC that describe the fifth principle "support movement and engagement", with 29% of the literature citing evidence of negative application (Fleming and Bennett, 2015b). Examples consist of facilities that have pathways which contain clutter or obstacles and those that bar residents from venturing outdoors, discouraging movement and engagement (Komatsu et al, 2007;Srithamrongsawat et al, 2009;Hwang et al, 2013;Zulkifli and Khan, 2014;Ibrahim and Dahlan, 2015;Othman and Fadzil, 2015). These environments result in residents indicating an elevated level of discomfort as they remain disengaged and in bed during the day (Komatsu et al, 2007).…”

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“…Up to 35% cited the lack of opportunities, for residents to be alone, with fellow residents, or engagement with the wider community. Residents have cited loneliness, and feelings of exile and suffering despite living in a communal environment, disclosing the lack of meaningful social engagement and segregation from the wider community as a result of safety concerns (Chuang and Abbey, 2009;Chang, 2013;Zulkifli and Khan, 2014;Ibrahim and Dahlan, 2015). Segregation from the community can be either exclusion via geographical isolation or through the lack of opportunities for occupation and meaningful community interaction (Wee et al, 2015).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Characteristics of the built environment for people with dementia in East and Southeast Asian nursing homes: a scoping review

Sun

Fleming

2017

Int. Psychogeriatr.

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The review found that the eight principles of design, when applied with cultural sensitivity in countries in East and Southeast Asia can identify gaps in knowledge of the design for dementia enabling environments and suggest areas for improvement. An assessment tool based on the principles of design will be able to provide a guide for stakeholders in the design, development, or modification of nursing home environments.

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Characteristics of the built environment for people with dementia in East and Southeast Asian nursing homes: a scoping review

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Fleming

2017

Int. Psychogeriatr.

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“…Some of the predictors of life satisfaction in older people in community were family support, age, monthly allowance, engagement in activity and perceived health state (Kim & Sok, 2012;Ibrahim & Dahlan, 2015). Antman (2012) quantitatively confirm financial contributions as the best response functions for children's contributions toward their elderly parents as strategic complements while siblings' time contributions operate as strategic substitutes.…”

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Financial Interdependence among Malay Older People in the Community: An interpretative phenomenological analysis

Mutalib¹,

Dahlan²,

Danis³

2017

E-BPJ

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This study explores the practice of financial interdependence among Malay older people who live in the community in Malaysia. Eleven Malay older people participated in this qualitative study by an in-depth interview. The data was analyzed using six stages of the interpretative phenomenological analysis. Two main themes emerged from the interview transcripts are issues regarding living expenses and financial assistance. Financial interdependence is one of the most effective ways for the Malay older people in the community in Malaysia to adapt their retired status, to achieve maximum life satisfaction and productivity thereby improving their overall quality of life. IntroductionThe practice of interdependence was proven to be an important phenomenon amongst the Malay older people in the community to sustain their healthy daily living activity, social acknowledgement and support which enhance their quality of life (QoL), mediated by good interpersonal relationship with their spouse, children, family members, neighbours and members of the community (Abdul Mutalib, Dahlan, Danis & Masuri, 2016;Makhtar, Dahlan, Masuri & Danis, 2016). Malaysia is an aging country and the older people may become financially dependent due to retirement and deterioration of their health and physical status. In the year 2010, the department of a statistic of Malaysia verified that 5.0% of the total population of Malaysia were above 65 years old, with a dependency ratio of 7.4%. The figure is estimated to increase to 11.4% with the dependency ratio of 16.6% by the year 2040 (Department of Statistic Malaysia, 2012).Interdependence is the act of mutual dependence between one another with a common bond, to give and receive love, appreciation and admiration, to and from one another (Beeber, 2008). Among the older people, it is seen as the action of seeking supports through the development of reciprocal relationship (Del Aguila, Cox & Lee, 2006). It is also seen as the prime linkages between family members and friends (Wrzus, Wagner & Neyer, 2011) which promote and help to transpire interactions between two people or more. Rusbult and Van Lange (2008) proposed an interdependence theory of interpersonal connection and realisation which are activated by motivation, oriented by one's cognition or physical ability that drives intentions and activities resulting in interactions. Contributing factors towards interdependency among older people in Malaysia include their need for family support, personal beliefs, cultural affiliations, and religious obligations, and the benefits include increased socialisation and life satisfaction, decreased depression and social isolation, and significant improvement in the QoL (Abdul Mutalib et al, 2016;Wan-Ibrahim & Zainab, 2014).Financial interdependence refers to economic support or dependence between two or more persons. Most of the older people in Malaysia are retired after the age of 60. Rising cost of living and health care after retirement is a major concern to many older people. Some moved to a new ...

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“…For those who were part of the labor market, participation in different activities of their new daily life shows the transition from the social life of the worker to that of the retiree and its impacts on behavior. Participation and engagement in occupational activities allow older adults to have a purpose in life, maintaining their functionality and independence in activities of daily living 13 .…”

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The Rio Health Gym Program: Daily life, leisure and health of older adults

Ferreira

Tura

Silva

et al. 2020

Rev. bras. geriatr. gerontol.

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Objective: to identify the activities performed by older adults as part of the Rio Health Gym Program in their daily lives, and analyze the contributions of these practices to their health and quality of life. Method: a qualitative, exploratory and descriptive study was conducted using interviews with 30 older adults who attended a health center in the city of Rio de Janeiro (RJ). Lexicographic analysis was performed using the Alceste software program. Results: five lexical classes were generated. Physical and leisure activities comprised classes 2 and 3. The statements that made up the lexical classes showed that older adults carried out their daily activities with autonomy and independence. According to their assessment, the activities promote the integration of participants, increase social participation and benefit health and quality of life. They attribute their proactivity to participation in the social group. Conclusion: the activities bring diversity to daily living, increase socialization and leisure opportunities, and consequently improve the health of older people by facilitating social relationships.

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Engagement in Occupational Activities and Purpose in Life amongst Older People in the Community and Institutions

Cited by 20 publications

References 34 publications

Characteristics of the built environment for people with dementia in East and Southeast Asian nursing homes: a scoping review

Characteristics of the built environment for people with dementia in East and Southeast Asian nursing homes: a scoping review

Financial Interdependence among Malay Older People in the Community: An interpretative phenomenological analysis

The Rio Health Gym Program: Daily life, leisure and health of older adults

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