Strategies for active ageing
Record number: 215
Last update: October 2019
Type of document: Lectures
Last update: October 2019
Type of document: Lectures
Author: Caretta F
Editorial data: Dispense Corso di Alta Formazione "Ausili per l'Autonomia e la Partecipazione". Associazione La Nostra Famiglia IRCCS E.Medea
Year of publication: 2019
Abstract:
First, the lecture discussed the ageing process, the most common disabling conditions associated to ageing, and the possible preventive measures in terms of lifestyles and environmental conditions. Second, the lecture describes examples of assistive technology solutions and environmental adaptations that can be implemented to better maintain independence or support sustainability of assistance. Finally, the lecture discusses some typical problems related to dementia and indicates possible solutions through improvement of the physical daily life environment
First, the lecture discussed the ageing process, the most common disabling conditions associated to ageing, and the possible preventive measures in terms of lifestyles and environmental conditions. Second, the lecture describes examples of assistive technology solutions and environmental adaptations that can be implemented to better maintain independence or support sustainability of assistance. Finally, the lecture discusses some typical problems related to dementia and indicates possible solutions through improvement of the physical daily life environment