TAILIEUCHUNG - The use of technology by the elderly

In community-dwelling elders, the relation between dietary quality, social support and living arrangements is controversial. Some studies have found positive relations,21,65,68,70,78-80 whereas others have found diet quality to be unaffected by a poor social It has been suggested that geographical isolation has an adverse effect on nutritional status among the For instance, an urban-rural difference in meal structure was observed in Poland,83 with lower consumption of certain food groups (meat, fish and eggs, fruit and their products, and fats and oils) in rural-dwelling seniors. It was suggested that food distribution systems and decreased buying power among rural inhabitants profoundly affect food habits. In contrast, other comparative studies of urban and rural-dwelling seniors in the US84,85 showed that nutrient. | Health Science Journal Volume 4 issue 2 2010 The use of technology by the elderly Zoe Roupa 1 Marios Nikas 2 Elena Gerasimou 3 Vasiliki Zafeiri 4 Lamprini Giasyrani 5 Eunomia Kazitori 6 Pinelopi 1. Professor in Nursing Department Technological and Educational Institute of Larissa 2. MSc Community Nurse 3. Graduate of Nursing Department A TEI of Athens 4. . Dentist 5. . 6. MSc . General Hospital Geniko Kratiko Nikaias Hospital 7. MSc Health Visitor Nurse Sotiria Hospital. Abstract The use of technology and its providing information allows the elderly to face more easily the difficulties of modern life trespassing the limits of their social and emotional isolation thus achieving a more qualitative living. The purpose of this research was to explore whether the elderly were familiar with modern technology. Material and Method The sample studied consisted of 300 people 65-85 years old. Collection of data was conducted by the completion of an anonymous questionnaire. Analysis of data was performed using the SPSS 15 statistical package and one-way ANOVA x2-test and t-tests were applied for the statistical process. Results Of the 300 individuals studied 134 were men and 166 women. were in the age group of 65 to 74 years. All respondents reported that they used everyday appliances. In detail 94 of women used machines that help in household tasks such as washing machines iron whereas the of men preferred watching television. Regarding the use of ATM machines women faced more difficulties with a statistical significant difference compared to men p 0 001. On the contrary of women handled mobile phones almost satisfactorily compared to men p 0 001. Both sexes however preferred the hearing headset women and men when facing hearing difficulties. Conclusions Aging is a normal procedure in which deduction in all biological and mental functions takes place leading to exhaustion and losing patience. Older people constantly .

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