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Living in Old Brno - architecture and urban study
Macková, Marcela ; Sátora, Josef (referee) ; Kopáčik, Gabriel (advisor)
This project located in Brno is focused on housing for elderly and cohousing strategy. Site is situated near the city center, in the Staré Brno district, in between of Hybešova street and Hospital of st. Anne. According to a good connection with city center by public transport and various functions for habitants, it has promising potential for creating ideals conditions for housing in the city center. Project is based on analysis and social study from last year. I've tried to get into the problematic of needs of modern people, living in the center, its problems and adavantages in context of history and sociology. My result is strategy for living, applied on Staré Brno site.
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Rehabilitation Former Jaselsky Barracks Area in Brno
Křivinková, Tereza ; Vágner, Lukáš (referee) ; Rusín, Tomáš (advisor)
The urban design for an area of former barracks Jaselská kasárna in Brno is based on an effort to create sustainable town structure, which allows a free movement of inhabitants through the area. The lot is well connected to the city centre and has a good accessibility to public transportation. More over it is situated in a rather quiet part of Brno. Designed houses are oriented parallel to Štefánikova and Staňkova street. The design is defined by two types of public space – square and park. Nursing home for elderly is situated on their edge. The residents of the home have the opportunity to visit both public spaces. Shops and services are within the walking distance. Due to its location in the center of the new dwelling resort, the elderly stay a part of society and they will not feel useless.
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The Way of Spending Free Time of Seniors Living in the Home Environment of Pribram
RYBANSKÁ, Monika
My bachelor´s thesis focuses on how seniors living in Příbram spend their free time. The theoretical part of my work is divided into six parts. The first part is about the age and aging. The second one is about the changes associated with aging. The next part is devoted to the age demography. The fourth part describes the ageism problems. The fifth one is about the quality of pensioners´ live. The last sixth part describes the pensioners´ free time and their living style. In this sixth part there are chapters where you can find out more about the active aging of old people and their education in the Czech Republic. The goal of my thesis is to find out how the elderly spend their free time in Příbram district. Do they use offered free-time activities? Are they informed about the activities? Do they themselves look up the information about the possible activities for them? Or do they just wait for some tips from other people or the rest of their family? The next question is: Who is more active? The men or women? And who has more possibilities to be active in their free time old people living in the town or old people living in the villages? I have used the quantitative survey to check up my theory. I have used a structured questionnaire or a structured interview in some cases. According to the results the hypothesis about how elder men and women spend their free time was disproved. Based on the results women live more active in their free time than men. The next theory was confirmed. Elderly living in the town have more possibilities to spend thein free time actively. The survey shows that old women spend their free time more active than old men. And elderly in the town spend their free time more active than elderly in the villages.
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Specifics of Marketing Communication Targeted on Seniors and Unfair Practices Against Them
Nováková, Vendula ; Průša, Přemysl (advisor) ; Pudil, Jiří (referee)
This master thesis "Specifics of Marketing Communication Targeted on Seniors and Unfair Practices Against Them" aims to familiarize the reader with the ways and coercive methods by which traders force seniors to buy overpriced goods or services during the selling events or doorstep sales. Another aim is to identify the reasons that lead elderly to attend sales events, or use the services of door-to-door seller. Next, I will try to make recommendations to public authorities and elderly how to prevent unfair trade practices. The thesis also deals with legal regulations, the demographic situation and development, and manipulation.
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Prevention of injuries of elderly clients in retirements homes
STRAKOVÁ, Dana
This diploma thesis focuses on the characteristics of aging process and old age, it deals with the prevention of injuries of elderly clients in retirement houses. While dealing with these problems the secondary literature is properly researched and analysed. The main aim of this thesis is to find out whether proper measures for prevention of injuries are taken in the selected retirement houses. The theoretical part of thesis focuses firstly on possible risks of injuries, secondary on the measures needed within the scope of prevention of injuries. Regarding the methodology the qualitative research is being used and it is based on interviews and observation of the researcher himself. In the practical part of the thesis the outcomes of the research are discussed. As the result there are proper measures taken by the retirement houses to lower the risks of injuries. This diploma thesis might be used for education and enhancement of awareness of the staff in the retirement houses.
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Prevention of selected diseases of civilization (cardiovascular diseases and II. Diabetes type) in the elderly
SUPOVÁ, Michaela
The thesis deals with the prevention of lifestyle diseases in the elderly, is focused on cardiovascular disease and diabetes mellitus II. type. In the theoretical part, I describe the specifics of senior age. Consequently, the theoretical part deals with the the cardiovascular diseases that occur in the elderly and diabetes mellitus II. type, risk and protective factors for these diseases. In the practical part I focuse on the survey, which examines the level of awareness of seniors on cardiovascular diseases and diseases of diabetes mellitus II. type, the differences in awareness between men and women and relationship between level of education and awareness. The questionnaire survey was attended by 98 respondents. The questionnaire contained 12 questions that examined how respondents are aware of the issue. The obtained data were collected in January and February 2014, and subsequent evaluation in March and April 2014. The obtained data were analyzed using statistical methods. Identified responses were transformed into single tables and compared. Was examined overall awareness of the difference in awareness in relation to sex and then examined the effect of education on awareness issues.
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Marketing communication targeted at seniors
Palková, Zuzana ; Odehnalová, Jitka (advisor) ; Matušinec, Miroslav (referee)
The master thesis deals with the potential of Czech seniors for Czech marketers. On the basis of secondary as well as primary researches the main elderly consumers' behavioral characteristics, their attitude to commercials and the best practise of communication mix are covered in the thesis. There is also the analysis of the practical example of communication campaign targeting at generation 55+, included its evaluation.
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Support of senior's autonomy - Social Services in Milevsko town
HEJNOVÁ, Bohdana
The work focuses on the characteristics of aging and the problems that arise in old age. The work deals with this subject by looking at exactly what can be expected during this period of life by looking at the demographic and challenging society's views of the aging population. It clearly highlights the importance of quality leisure time for supporting the autonomy of the elderly. The aim of the work is to present the Social Services in Milevsko Town as a vital organisation supporting the autonomy and mental well being of the elderly. It's mission is to provide assistance and support for seniors in order for them to both remain part of the local community and retain their independence.
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Task of nurse in support of care about ill senior in a family
MRÁZOVÁ, Lucie
Old age is a natural part of our lives. Poetically, it is considered to be its autumn. Aging is a natural process and in nature it can be observed at every living creature. Everything is aging, and also we are becoming old. These days, longevity is an indicator of how much civilized each country is. As a result of quality health care and the development of society, people are living to higher age. These days, men are on average expected to live up to 79 years, women up to 74 years {--} figures that would have been considered unthinkable in the past. Taking into account these figures, several questions arise: Are we adequately prepared? Do we have, today, a system of care for the elderly to assure a respectable life for us and our parents in future? In the most ideal world, it would be the family or a close relative who would look after the old, ill or the person with limited self-sufficiency. However, this is a very demanding claim on family environment in these nervous and fast-pacing days. My bachelor thesis analyses the question of old age and all the problems it brings. I have attempted to look deeper into the role of a nurse in homecare. The practical part aims to map the role of a nurse in a home-based care and to determine her possibilities (on the basis of a questionnaire technique) in treating the elderly with health problems at home. Another partial goal of this thesis is to ascertain what needs do the ill elderly people have at home and in what ways can the nurse satisfy these needs, and to determine the physical and social strain it creates on the caregiver. After analyzing the results, my conclusion is as follows: The role of a non-professional caregiver is very significant. Family has and will always have an irreplaceable place in the care for its dependant members. There is no way any medical organization can replace the role of a family in the care for its ill family members. Care, especially long-term care, can be both mentally and physically demanding and puts an enormous strain on the caregiver. Caregivers are threatened by the deterioration of family ties, loss of friends, limited social contacts leading up to social isolation, they are prone to suffer from health problems and, in many cases, great exhaustion. The solution is to make use of a home-based care: professional nursing care provided by professional nurses. The purpose of a home-based care is to leave the patient in his/her home environment as long as possible and, at the same time, to provide professional nursing care. This care is complementary to family care; the nurse is helping the caregiver - family member. Based on my analysis, it's a very gratifying fact that nurses working in this line of work provide it gladly and with loving care. The care for the elderly is based on the principle of gratefulness, love, on the principle of sharing mutual feelings and the joys of small improvements. If we manage to increase the quality of life of caregivers with an adequate help, we will also enable the elderly or ill people to lead a contended and better quality life.
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Obesity in the elderly: The health and social issues
KLÍMOVÁ, Alžběta
ABSTRACT The present bachelor thesis is entitled Health and Social Aspects of Obesity in the Elderly. Obesity is a serious chronic metabolic disease characterized by an increased fat percentage in body composition with a simultaneous increase of body mass beyond the normal range. Obesity needs to be seen both as a disease and as an important risk factor contributing to the development of a number of other conditions. The results of extensive studies have clearly demonstrated an increase in the number of people affected by overweight or obesity on a worldwide scale. The rising population prevalence and incidence of obesity prompted the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1997 to declare obesity a worldwide epidemic. The elderly constitute a high-risk group in terms of obesity development. The body{\crq}s reduced energy requirements on the one hand and the deeply entrenched poor dietary habits with an excess of low-quality foods coupled with reduced physical activity on the other hand necessarily lead to overweight and obesity. This serious chronic disease requires a comprehensive, individual-focused diagnostic and therapeutic approach. The main and irreplaceable role in combating obesity is played by prevention, which should become a society-wide task. This bachelor thesis consists of a theoretical and an empirical part. The theoretical section explains concepts related to the thesis topic, i.e.: obesity definition, obesity prevalence, causes of obesity development, effects of obesity, diagnostics in obesity medicine, treatment of obesity and obesity prevention. It also describes the issue of obesity in the elderly. The aim of the thesis was to ascertain attitudes within the elderly population towards the issue of obesity, as well as assess their level of interest in health and healthy lifestyles and whether they know and follow the current trends in healthy nutrition. Another goal was to examine their willingness to get actively involved in lifestyle change, thus assuming responsibility for their state of health. For the purposes of research the thesis used a quantitative research technique. Questioning was chosen as a method, the resulting technique used being a questionnaire. The practical part of the bachelor thesis closes with an analysis including an evaluation of results. The research results show that the elderly do not regard obesity as a substantial health problem. In my opinion, the stated aim of the thesis has been achieved.
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