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Education of seniors in U3V from the perspective of lecturers
Havelková, Lucie ; Dostálová, Vladimíra (advisor) ; Vronský, Jiří (referee)
The topic of this diploma thesis is the education of seniors within the universities of the third age at Charles University in Prague from the perspective of lecturers. The thesis deals with key aspects of this topic, from a theoretical and as well practical point of view. The main goal is to understand the process of senior`s education and how it is perceived by the lecturers. The thesis describes their acquired experiences, the possibilities of developing the education of seniors and the perceived barriers in the education of this population at U3A as part of lifelong learning. The theoretical part of the thesis serves as a basic framework for understanding the issue of education for seniors. It uses professional literature to define key terms and concepts. The attention is placed on the importance of lifelong learning for seniors and on the specifics of the educational process in this context. Other chapters are focused on the lecturers themselves in connection with the didactic process and psychodidactics. They deal with the personality of the lecturer, his role and his competences. The practical part of the work is the research itself. This was done in the form of semi-structured interviews of the author with life-long education lecturers. The questions that were asked were related to the...
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Education of seniors in U3V from the perspective of lecturers
Havelková, Lucie ; Dostálová, Vladimíra (advisor) ; Dvořáková, Danuše (referee)
1 ABSTRACT The topic of the thesis is the education of seniors within the U3V at Charles University from the point of view of lecturers. The thesis describes her acquired experience, possibilities and perceived barriers in the education of this population at U3V as part of lifelong learning. The work is divided into two parts, theoretical and empirical. The theoretical part defines the basic terms with the help of professional literature. It discusses the importance of learning for the elderly population and the specifics of this educational process. Other chapters are focused on the lecturers themselves in connection with the didactic process psychodidactics. They deal with the personalities of the lecturer, his role and his competences. The theoretical part is supplemented with data on the development of U3V at Charles University. KEYWORDS lifelong learning, seniors' motivation for education, aging, seniors, University of the Third Age, U3V, barriers in education
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Level of nutritional knowledge in patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus.
DVOŘÁKOVÁ, Monika
Current status: Diabetes mellitus is currently considered as a global epidemic of civilization. The largest number of patients in the population is the senior population. It is the senior population that is in the most cases very little or insufficiently informed about the observance of dietary measures and lifestyle during this disease. Due to the lack of information, complications of the disease can often occur, which can lead to fatal consequences such as the patient's death. Diabetes mellitus is currently considered the most common disease of civilization and is listed as the ninth most common cause of the death. The aim of the work was to map the nutritional knowledge of elderly patients with diabetes mellitus. Furthermore, an educational plan was created and by which it was found out how this created educational plan can affect patients' knowledge of diabetic measures. Methodology: The research was carried out in the form of quantitative and qualitative research. A questionnaire was created using the data collection technique for the quantitative method. The method of non-standardized interview with patients with diabetes mellitus using the educational plan created by us, was used as a qualitative method. The research sample consisted of patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. There were 200 respondents. The selection of the research sample for the qualitative research survey was chosen intentionally and the size of the research set was determined by theoretical data saturation. Subsequently, five patients were selected, with whom a non-standardized interview was conducted using an educational plan. Results: The research survey shows that patients with diabetes mellitus have a high level of knowledge in the field of nutritional measures, which relate primarily to the consumption of suitable and unsuitable foods or beverages in the diet of diabetics. Although patients demonstrated their knowledge of eating habits, there were areas where patients have the lack of information. These include the use of exchangeable units in the diet or the consumption of DIA products. In the subsequent interview with the educational plan, the addressed respondents wanted to master the practical use of exchange units in the diet or the use of a sweetener. Conclusions and recommendations for practice: According to the results of the research survey, we have shown that the level of nutritional knowledge in senior age is at a high level. Further information on diabetic diets depends on the education of the respondents. Based on the analysis of all other patients who have been educated, it is possible to educate or reeducate patients with diabetes mellitus.
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Possibilities of cognitive functions in seniors
Dvořáková, Veronika ; Felcmanová, Lenka (advisor) ; Šumníková, Pavlína (referee)
The thesis deals with the possibilities of development of cognitive functions in the elderly. It focuses on the most frequently impaired cognitive functions in the elderly. The main objectives of the thesis were to find out how cognitive functions are stimulated in the elderly in residential services or in homes for the elderly, in field care services and also in seniors living independently who depend on the support of family members. Another aim was to develop a specific intervention programme that would have a positive impact on the development of cognitive functions in the elderly. The results, obtained from the analysis of the individual interviews, are compiled in three case studies, which are divided according to the services mentioned above. The results of this qualitative research indicate that in each of the forms of care studied, attempts are made to address the senior and their cognitive functions. In some cases, a targeted focus on memory only was found, while in others they focus on the all-round development of cognitive functions. However, they always work with the individual needs and health status of the senior. The interviews revealed that the staff members interviewed support the development of cognitive function through directly identified activities throughout the day. On the...
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Happiness in the Elderly
Poláková, Anna ; Ondrušová, Jiřina (advisor) ; Krahulcová, Beáta (referee)
This diploma thesis is focused on happiness in the elderly. It searches answers on questions like: Can be the senior citizens happy? How should we grow old without loosing contentment? The meaning of the word happiness is discussed, as well as multiple points of view on old age. The presence of happiness in elderly is studied including ways toward the happiness. The thesis also includes seven casuistry, which illustrate the happiness of senior citizens. The results of casuistry complement the theoretical parts of the work.
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Use of canistheraphy in the elderly living in retirement home
Prošková, Martina ; Vařeková, Jitka (advisor) ; Prajerová, Květa (referee)
3 ABSTRACT The theme of my thesis : Use of canisteraphy in the elderly retirement home. The theme: Theme of my thesis was to studying the effect of canisteraphy and its progress on the quality of live senior sof older people living in geriatric facilities. Qualitative study was focused primarily on ganges in sociability and social skills, cognitive area, especially perception of stimulation, memory training, attention and influence on overall to a new environment in a retirement home. Methods : The research had a qualitative charakter, since my direct participation during the theraphy in the retirement home the metod of my research became direct watching the seniors in combination with interwiev. The Results: Using interview and studies, we had introduced the process of canisteraphy and its progress in a retirement home. Results indicated a positive effect especially in the areas of sociability and social skills, cognitive and overall area of adaptation in new environment in a retirement home. Key words : canistheraphy, geriatrics, seniors, retirement home,
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Seniors with visual impairment in the context of life quality
Müllerová, Petra ; Květoňová, Lea (advisor) ; Mlčková, Marie (referee)
MÜLLEROVÁ, Petra. Seniors with visual impairment in the context of live quality. Praha: Pedagogical Faculty, Charles University, 2013. 53 pp. Bachelor Degree Thesis. This work deals with the aging process and the subsequent age from the perspective of biological and psychosocial aspects with taking into account to visual impairment. After defining the basic characteristics of advanced age and visual impairment, deals with the life of one elderly person with impaired vision that lives in the home for the visually impaired Palata. The aim work is to highlight the quality of life of people with visual impairments in advanced age. In the end of work is a recommendation for special education theory and practice related to old people. Key words: biological and psychosocial aspects of aging, senior age, visual impairment, quality of life in advanced age, institutions Palata
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Influence of compensation program on body posture of the seniors
Hajná, Daniela ; Hošková, Blanka (advisor) ; Nováková, Pavlína (referee)
Title: Influence of compensation program on body posture of the seniors. Objectives: The aim of this work is to assess the effectiveness of a two-month compensation program for posture in probands in senior age. The program consists of exercises according to Janda's method of sensomotoric stimulation, breathing exercises and foot massage. Methods: It is a qualitative research of an empirical nature. The study takes the form of a quasi- experiment. Selection of the test group was intentional according to the purpose technique. Participants were selected according to a predeterminated characteristic. Four women aged 83 to 87 years participated in the research. The empirical data of measured probands were collected by using the Klein, Thomas and Mayer View method, Crampton's tests, Thomayer distance, plantogram and photographic documentation. Results: After a two-month compensation program, differences in posture were noted in using the Klein, Thomas and Mayer method. Crampton tests showed improvement in one of the participants and Thomayer distance showed an improvement in spinal movement of two probands out of two measured. According to plantograms, the improvement of the longitudinal arch was demonstrated in three participants and the position of the fingers improved in all participants. Keywords:...
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