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Visar resultat 1 - 5 av 43 avhandlingar innehållade ordet seniors.
1. Mental health promotion among community-dwelling seniors with multimorbidity : perspectives of seniors, district nurses and home care assistants
Sammanfattning : The prevalence of mental illness is increasing among the older population in Sweden. One of the most vulnerable groups for mental health problems is older persons with multimorbidity, i.e. seniors with multiple chronic conditions. LÄS MER
2. Housing Careers in a Changing Welfare State
Sammanfattning : The departure point of this thesis was changes to the welfare state. These changes began during the recession in the 1970s and were emphasised in the beginning of the 1990s. The housing market was particularly affected, as the state almost completely withdrew its engagement. LÄS MER
3. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure : preventive home visits among healthy seniors
Sammanfattning : The aim of this thesis is to contribute to existing knowledge. If the knowledge is not useful in building society it has limited value. In order to be a tool for decision-makers, Preventive Home Visits (PHVs) are described and discussed according to a realist synthesis approach. LÄS MER
4. Promoting social activities and participation among seniors : exploring and evaluating social and Internet-based occupational therapy interventions
Sammanfattning : IntroductionThe use of technology and Internet-based activities (IBAs) is increasing in society. However, seniors with limited experiences with the Internet can experience restricted participation in meaningful activities that are dependent on the Internet. LÄS MER
5. Mötesplatser på landsbygden. Om äldre människor, gemenskap och aktiviteter. : Meeting places in rural areas: the Elderly, Community and Activities
Sammanfattning : This dissertation studies elderly, meeting places in rural areas, social community and activities. The purpose is to describe the existence and purpose of volunteer programs for seniors in rural areas and to describe and understand the significance of volunteer programs for elderly in rural areas. LÄS MER