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Nordic walking - gait analysis of older adults.
Novotný, Petr ; Vilímek, Miloslav (advisor) ; Horák, Zdeněk (referee)
Title: Nordic walking - analysis of senior walking Aims: This thesis aims to make a kinematic and kinetic analysis of gait and NW in elderly using Qualisys and Kistler. Afterwards, it also aims to compare the selected parameters with each other and, based on the results, to objectify the effect of NW on the gait of the elderly. Methods: The theoretical part of this thesis was processed using books and electronic sources obtained from online databases (PubMed, Medline, and Google Scholar). The research part was done in the form of an experiment. Fifteen women aged between 65 and 83 years (mean age 74) who regularly practiced Nordic walking under professional guidance participated in the research. These women were measured while walking and NW. A 3D kinematic analysis of walking and NW was performed using the Qualisys Motion Capture camera system. Ground reaction forces were measured using Kistler force plates placed in the captured kinematic analysis path. Data from these instruments was processed in Qualisys Track Manager and Microsoft Office Excel. Selected gait parameters that were analyzed included stride length, double-step length, gait speed, stride cadence, standing phase duration, lateral pelvic deviation, hip flexion and extension, knee joint flexion, dorsal and plantar flexion of the ankle...
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Rohatec Special Regime Home
Molčanová, Viktorie ; Todorov, Petr (referee) ; Boleslavská, Yvona (advisor)
The assignment of the thesis is to design a special care facility/home. The project of this facility is a direct response to the tornado-damaged S-Centrum building in Hodonín. Preceding this assignment is a pre-diploma project, which addresses a new building from an urbanistic perspective - analyses, integration into the surrounding development, and connection with the planned forest park. The area is ideally located on the outskirts of the municipality along a road leading to the city of Hodonín. An added advantage is its proximity to the forest, where terrain and garden improvements are planned, creating a new forest park with a lookout point. Due to the orientation of the plot to the north, there is the possibility of sunlight reaching the residential and communal areas from almost all sides. The shape of the building resembles the letter U, thus appearing open towards the forest. A park, vegetable gardens, pétanque, and seating areas are proposed between the building and the forest, while at the eastern end, it connects with the planned forest park via a gate. The connection with the building is from Nové řádky street, where the existing access to the plot is located, and the main entrance to the building is also oriented towards this street. Due to the height regulations in the municipality’s zoning plan (maximum 3 floors or 2 floors + attic), 3 floors with a basement are proposed, which is utilized for underground parking. The main goal of the design was to strengthen the capacities for providing social services in the special care facility/home, create a quality environment for patients and employees, and provide maximum integration with the surrounding nature.
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Center for seniors in Brno-Medlánky
Minarčíková, Barbora ; Klimecký, Martin (referee) ; Gerö, Jiří (advisor)
The task of the diploma thesis is to design a senior living facility in Brno – Medlánky. This task was preceded by a pre-diploma project within the subject NGA056 – Specialized project, developed in the previous semester, which consisted of preparing an urban study with a proposal for urban structure including transportation solutions and the placement of various functions - residential areas, commercial areas, public buildings, civic amenities, a sports hall, a church, and further development of the senior living facility. The architectural study focuses on creating a suitable environment for long-term stay for seniors, meaning comfortable living, outdoor relaxation areas, adequate technical infrastructure, and a variety of services. The design stems from the concept of a compact, clear, and barrier-free base space with social areas and facilities connecting three pavilions of housing units. This ensures privacy in the housing units while providing ample space for social interaction. Access to the terrain linked with a park located on the southern side of the plot is easy from both the base floor and the housing units, providing direct contact with greenery in outdoor spaces. The main entrance leading to the base on the first floor is designed with a representative atrium, reflecting the grandeur of the entire complex. Technical and operational facilities are expanded to cover the capacity of a potential additional fourth pavilion. The entire complex reflects the requirement for peaceful and high-standard living in old age, respecting contemporary architecture and the needs of today's population. As a result, it becomes a place for contented aging.
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Rohatec Special Regime Home
Pašková, Štěpánka ; Maar, Radek (referee) ; Boleslavská, Yvona (advisor)
The aim of the diploma thesis is to propose a study of a facility for a specialized care home. The starting point for the assignment is the development of a pre-diploma project that addresses a new facility from an urbanistic perspective – analyses, integration into the surrounding development, and connection with a planned forest park, commissioned by the municipality of Rohatec. The area is located on the outskirts of the municipality along the main road leading to the city of Hodonín, directly adjacent to forest lands where the municipality plans to establish a new forest park with a lookout point. The combination of the floor plan shape, resembling the letter M, and the orientation of the plot with respect to the cardinal directions, allows for ensuring adequate daylighting in all residential areas of the facility. Additionally, situating the facility on the northern boundary of the plot not only provides privacy for the residents when using the garden but also encourages them to take walks in the garden, thanks to the placement of continuous pathways commonly designed for specialized care homes for seniors with dementia. Other elements included in the garden are thoughtfully designed nooks for the clients' privacy during relaxation, as well as an outdoor gazebo with a fireplace, surrounded by a birch grove creating a pleasant and tranquil atmosphere. On the eastern side of the garden, there is a utility garden with specially designed raised beds and greenhouses for growing seasonal fruits and vegetables. The plot is accessible from Nové řádky street, where the main entrance to the building and access to the adjacent parking lot are located. Due to the height regulation of the development in the municipal zoning plan (maximum of 3 above-ground floors or 2 above-ground floors + an attic), three above-ground floors and one underground floor, designated for operational purposes, are proposed. The main goal of the proposal was to increase capacities for providing social services focused on specialized care homes, creating a quality environment not only for clients but also for employees, and maximizing integration with the surrounding nature.
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Senior education as a symbol of active ageing
Försterová, Anna ; Dostálová, Vladimíra (advisor) ; Vronský, Jiří (referee)
The thesis focuses on the attitudes of seniors towards active ageing in the region of Kolín and explores their views on this issue in the context of education and leisure activities. The theoretical part of the thesis deals with the concepts of old age and ageing with emphasis on the concept of active ageing and describes its impact on the life of seniors. It also highlights the importance of lifelong learning and education of older individuals. The empirical part uses qualitative research, specifically semi-structured interviews with a total of eight participants. The aim of the work was to ascertain how people in old age imagine active ageing and how they involve themselves in this process. It was found that for these people, active and healthy ageing is particularly associated with the need to maintain physical and mental activity. Furthermore, the motivation of the research participants to participate in activities related to active ageing was analysed. This is related to their interest in new information and the need for social interaction. Accessibility of the venue and the health status of the elderly individuals were identified as the most significant barriers to participation in organized programs. The interviews also led to an assessment of the importance of educational and leisure...
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Possibilities of developing the cognitive abilities of seniors in a residential facility
Falátová, Hana ; Felcmanová, Lenka (advisor) ; Šiška, Jan (referee)
This thesis deals with the possibilities of developing cognitive abilities in seniors in a residential facility. The theoretical part of the thesis focuses on the issue of senior age, which includes biological, mental and social changes. It includes a description of a residential facility for the elderly and a description of the specific facility where the practical part of this thesis was implemented. The next chapter is a characterization of selected cognitive abilities, followed by a chapter describing cognitive abilities affected by old age. The aim of the practical part, is to determine whether the chosen activities aimed at developing cognitive abilities have an impact on achieving higher scores in the ACE-R test. A quantitative research design has been chosen in this thesis, specifically the quasi-experimental method. The research involves the implementation of a pretest and posttest of the ACE-R, which was administered to the experimental and control groups. After the ACE-R pretest, a block of six intervention exercises were conducted with the experimental group to practice the cognitive abilities of the seniors. The intervention exercises covered areas such as short and long-term memory, attention, logical thinking, language production, and visual perception. These exercises were divided...
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Virtual University of the Third Age: a comparison of the Czech Republic and selected European Countries
Bízková, Anna ; Dostálová, Vladimíra (advisor) ; Vronský, Jiří (referee)
The thesis will focus on third-age virtual universities located in the Czech Republic. These virtual universities and their teaching methods will be compared with third-age virtual universities in selected countries in Europe, namely virtual education for the older adults in the United Kingdom and France. In the theoretical part, the education of the older adults, including all related aspects of gerontagogy, will be described using appropriate literature. Furthermore, this section will explain the overall issue of virtual education for seniors, what the educational needs of this educational group are and why this form of teaching is suitable for the older population. Within the empirical part, research will be created using the scoping review method. The research will aim to identify, analyze and interpret the research problem and create a comprehensive concept of third-age virtual universities and compare their performance in the Czech Republic with that in selected European countries. Qualitative content analysis will be used for the analytical part. The main finding is that virtual education for seniors is a key component of their continuous development and social integration, as evidenced by the analysis of the situation in the Czech Republic, France, and the United Kingdom.
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Media Literacy of Older Adults with a Focus on Fake News and their Recognition
Švehláková, Žaneta ; Dostálová, Vladimíra (advisor) ; Vronský, Jiří (referee)
The thesis focuses on the area of media literacy of the older adults. Media literacy of older adults relates to the current issue of fake news and their identification. The aim of the thesis is to analyze the preferences and media use of a group of older adults and to identify the ability of older adults to recognize fake news. A secondary aim of the research findings is to establish recommendations for practice, particularly in education of older adults. The thesis focuses on the periodization of old age and the definition of the term older adult. Furthermore, it focuses on the area of media literacy of older adults especially in relation to fake news. Key factors affecting media literacy of older adults, such as changes in cognitive functions or social life in old age, are reflected. Emphasis is placed on identifying the targets of fake news and the reasons for its dissemination. The thesis presents a definition of fake news and then discusses selected types of fake news, namely misinformation, misinformation, hoaxes and conspiracy theories. The relationship of older adults to fake news, and their knowledge of the phenomenon, is presented. The thesis offers an overview of the key features or principles helping to identify fake news, serving as a basic orientation for their identification. It also...
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Education of seniors in modern technologies in Luka nad Jihlavou
Pertlíková, Lucie ; Dostálová, Vladimíra (advisor) ; Vronský, Jiří (referee)
This thesis focuses on the education of seniors in modern technologies in the Luka nad Jihlavou municipality. In today's digitalized society, it is essential for the older generation to navigate modern technologies, which contributes to their better social integration and independence. A digitally literate individual knows how to use these technologies correctly and is aware of the potential risks associated with them. The goal of this work is to create an educational course for seniors that meets all the criteria for educational course creation and to verify its effectiveness through a questionnaire survey conducted before and after the course implementation. The theoretical part defines key concepts related to the issues of aging, old age, specifics of senior education, digital technology, or the creation of an educational course. The practical part builds on the theoretical foundations of the thesis and focuses on the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the educational course. It includes the methodology and analysis of feedback from participants, obtained through a questionnaire survey before and after completing the course. Applications such as QR code reader, Emergency, Mapy.cz, WhatsApp, and Translator are introduced. This is supported by the created worksheets, which serve as an...
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