Starość w nurcie życia
Old Age in the Stream of Life
Contributor(s): Elżbieta Dubas (Editor), Marcin Muszyński (Editor)
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Sociology, Gerontology
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego
Keywords: activation programs for seniors;ecotherapy;health promotion;old age;discrimination based on age;ageism;medical conditions in seniors
Summary/Abstract: The reflections contained in the volume fall between the two shores of the stream of life: the socio-cultural and the individual experiencing of old age. The publication deals with migration processes that increasingly affect older people and place old age in the context of global interactions; local, environmental and institutional activities undertaken for the benefit of seniors; issues related to attitudes towards seniors, discrimination based on age; health, quality of life and ecotherapy; an individualized experience of old age in the context of learning and in difficult life situations such as illness or domestic violence. The book’s target audience are educators, sociologists, psychologists, students and doctoral students dealing with gerontological issues, as well as representatives of institutions supporting seniors.
Series: Uniwersytet Łódzki
- E-ISBN-13: 978-83-8142-070-9
- Print-ISBN-13: 978-83-8142-303-8
- Page Count: 240
- Publication Year: 2019
- Language: Polish
Wstęp
Wstęp
(Introduction)
- Author(s):Elżbieta Dubas
- Language:Polish
- Subject(s):Editorial
- Page Range:9-10
- No. of Pages:2
Procesy migracyjne jako istotny kontekst współczesnej starości
Procesy migracyjne jako istotny kontekst współczesnej starości
(Migration processes as an important context of old age in modern society)
- Author(s):Agnieszka Majewska-Kafarowska
- Language:Polish
- Subject(s):Gerontology, Migration Studies
- Page Range:13-25
- No. of Pages:13
- Keywords:migration;old people;quality of life;intergenerational solidarity
- Summary/Abstract:In this text, the author devotes attention to the issue of migration, touching upon themes that are related to aging, aging, quality of old man’s life. The reflections on the specificity of migration processes characterize the gerontological point of view of the problem. The author shows the specifics of migration, paying attention to their entanglement with the postmodern processes of globalization, thus delineating the context of the migration phenomenon, which becomes commonplace and affects both the younger and older, albeit the latter in a particular way.
Wrocław 65+. Samorządowe, pozarządowe, komercyjne, kościelne i inne wrocławskie społeczne inicjatywy na rzecz seniorów
Wrocław 65+. Samorządowe, pozarządowe, komercyjne, kościelne i inne wrocławskie społeczne inicjatywy na rzecz seniorów
(Wrocław 65+. The efforts targeted at seniors held by local government, NGOs, commercial enterprises, churches, and other public bodies dedicated to seniors)
- Author(s):Anna Sanecka
- Language:Polish
- Subject(s):Gerontology
- Page Range:27-44
- No. of Pages:18
- Keywords:seniors activation;Seniors Clubs;Universities of the Third Age;efforts targeted at seniors
- Summary/Abstract:Ageing of the Polish society cause the growing number of proposals dedicated to seniors. This offers are extended by local governments as well as universities and study centres, churches and NGOs. Wrocław likes to be exceptional in many different areas. Wrocław authorities as well as city residents like if it is described as “young city” or multicultural one. It is understandab-le that they try to present the city as “seniors-friendly” as well. The article is not aimed to proclaim the city seniors-friendly or not, but to present some of the efforts offered to elder residents of Wrocław as well as to underline the distinctive attributes of such proposals together with some risks arising from these attributes.
Postawy wobec starszych kobiet i mężczyzn – różnice pokoleniowe
Postawy wobec starszych kobiet i mężczyzn – różnice pokoleniowe
(Attitudes toward older women and men – generational differences)
- Author(s):Maria Finogenow
- Language:Polish
- Subject(s):Gerontology
- Page Range:45-56
- No. of Pages:12
- Keywords:attitude toward aging;old age;aging stereotypes
- Summary/Abstract:The aim of the study was to analyze the differences in attitudes toward aging of men and women in a group of young adults and seniors. Moreover the sex of the participants was controlled. The total sample consisted of 128 participants. The results show that the young adults show more positive attitude to elderly than the old adults. Moreover the results indicate that the attitude toward aging of men and women depends on the evaluated area, sex and age of the participants.
Przygotowanie do późnej dorosłości w „nurcie edukacyjnego życia”. Millenialsi o planach uczenia się w starości
Przygotowanie do późnej dorosłości w „nurcie edukacyjnego życia”. Millenialsi o planach uczenia się w starości
(Preparing for late adulthood in the “course of educational life”. Millennials’ plans to learn in the old age)
- Author(s):Renata Konieczna-Woźniak
- Language:Polish
- Subject(s):Education
- Page Range:57-72
- No. of Pages:16
- Keywords:preparation for adulthood;learning of adulthood;Baby Boomers;X and Y Generations;intergenerational relations
- Summary/Abstract:The paper focuses on the problems regarding the preparation of young people for their adulthood, especially the late one, and the problems with growing intergenerational gap between the Baby Boomers and X Generations and the Millennials (Generation Y). Seeking ways of cooperation and ideas for mutual understanding between the younger and the older is a chal¬lenge for both andragologists and gerontologists. Learning throughout life, in accordance with the idea of LLL, might be a good space for such a cooperation. The text describes and analyses the learning plans of young people when they grow old, especially in the field of informal education. The Millennials intend to continue their current ed¬ucation, develop passions and interests, or take up new topics that they have not had time for earlier. The development of their adult life occurs as a result of travelling, reading, sport and recre¬ation activities, etc. Lifelong learning, in addition to fulfilling varied educational needs, also means developmental task inlearning about adulthood itself at every stage. It can be considered as a dependent of age.
Dyskryminacja ze względu na wiek w aspekcie praktyk organizacyjnych i zarządzania wiekiem
Dyskryminacja ze względu na wiek w aspekcie praktyk organizacyjnych i zarządzania wiekiem
(Age discrimination in the aspect of organizational practices and age management)
- Author(s):Anna Lubrańska
- Language:Polish
- Subject(s):Gerontology
- Page Range:73-93
- No. of Pages:21
- Keywords:age;age discrimination;age management;ageism;work
- Summary/Abstract: The main aim of this article is to present the results of an age discrimination in the organization, in the addition of an age management’s context. Age management is a term that becomes more and more often considered within characteristics of organizational phenomena related to demographic changes in the working population. Therefore the general purpose of this research is the analysis of the relationship between an age management and age discrimination. There were examined 395 working persons (233 women and 162 men). The results of the stati¬stically analysis (cross tabs) showed significant relationships between level of age management, type of the organizational climate and age discrimination.
„Zdrowa” jakość życia seniorów – wyzwaniem dla promocji zdrowia
„Zdrowa” jakość życia seniorów – wyzwaniem dla promocji zdrowia
(“Healthy” quality of seniors life – a challenge for health promotion)
- Author(s):ALINA DWORAK
- Language:Polish
- Subject(s):Gerontology
- Page Range:95-108
- No. of Pages:14
- Keywords:aging;old age;quality of life;health promotion
- Summary/Abstract:Demographic aging of the population, expressed by the increase in the society percentage of elderly people is a social process, which is in the interest of researchers in many fields both medicine, public health, psychology, sociology or social policy. Reason of the increase in the society percent of older people is the extending the duration of human life with a simulta neous decrease in the number of births. Demographic aging of the Polish population, proceed in a similar manner to most European societies. Senile changes are manifested with varying in¬tensity in different periods of human life, causing a progressive reduction of self-reliance, often helplessness. The process of population aging is a problem all over the world, and lengthening the duration of life is not always associated with its quality. Assessing the quality of life of older people we should take into account aspects related to the health and well-being, as well as exponents of social functioning. Reaching old age in good health requires the targeting of social policy not only to extend life, but also to improve its quality. It is also a task for the health promotion of older people, which is the process towards both to change the style of life of older people, as well as changes in the organization of health care and social assistance for the elderly, and to improve the quality of life in the “joy of life”.
Wyznaczanie maksymalnych parametrów fizjologicznych serca mężczyzn podczas przejścia od młodości do wieku starszego
Wyznaczanie maksymalnych parametrów fizjologicznych serca mężczyzn podczas przejścia od młodości do wieku starszego
(Defining the maximum physiological parameters of men’s hearts in the transition from youth to old age)
- Author(s):Józef Szubert, Włodzimierz Ziółkowski, Alicja Szymańska-Paszczuk, Wojciech Wieczorek, Marietta Szubert
- Language:Polish
- Subject(s):Health and medicine and law, Gerontology
- Page Range:109-127
- No. of Pages:19
- Keywords:physiological aging;the maximum physiological parameters hearts of men
- Summary/Abstract:During the transition from youth to old age the maximum physiological parameters of men’s hearts are reduced. Based on the global experimental data refereeing to the cross- sectional studies and longitudinal changes in maximum physiological parameters of the heart in the aging process, using mathematical analysis and mathematical modeling and computer simulation, the authors have developed an innovative, comprehensive and reliable method for determining the rate), stroke volume (SV), difference arterio- venous oxygen saturation (AVDmax) and oxygen upmaxtake (Vo). 2ma XThe developed methods allow presentation of every maximum physiological parameter of the heart for the large and average endurance of men: a graphical presentation (with the use of a graph), an analytical presentation (using a mathematical equation) and in the tabular form. Such development of the maximum of physiological parameters allows determination of all the maximum heart parameters of men at any age and of any physical condition in a cross- section of all the parameters of maximum heart: COmax, maximum heart rate, SVmax, AVDmax and Vo2max.
Wyznaczanie maksymalnych parametrów fizjologicznych serca kobiet podczas przejścia od młodości do wieku starszego
Wyznaczanie maksymalnych parametrów fizjologicznych serca kobiet podczas przejścia od młodości do wieku starszego
(Defining the maximum physiological parameters of women’s hearts in the transition from youth to old age)
- Author(s):Józef Szubert, Włodzimierz Ziółkowski, Alicja Szymańska-Paszczuk, Wojciech Wieczorek, Marietta Szubert
- Language:Polish
- Subject(s):Health and medicine and law, Gerontology
- Page Range:129-146
- No. of Pages:18
- Keywords:physiological aging;the maximum physiological parameters of women’s hearts
- Summary/Abstract:During the transition from youth to old age the maximum physiological parameters of women’s hearts are reduced. Based on the global experimental data refereeing to the cross-sectional studies and longitudinal changes in maximum physiological parameters of the heart in the aging process, using mathematical analysis and mathematical modeling and computer simulation, the authors have developed an innovative, comprehensive and reliable method for determining the maximum of physiological parameters of heart: cardiac output (CO) heart rate (maximum heart rate), stroke volume (SVmax), difference arterio-venous oxygen saturation (AVDmax) and oxygen uptake (Vomax). 2ma XThe developed methods allow presentation of every maximum physiological parameter of the heart for the large and average endurance of women: a graphical presentation (with the use of a graph), an analytical presentation (using a mathematical equation) and in the tabular form. Such development of the maximum of physiological parameters allows determination of all the maximum heart parameters of women at any age and of any physical condition in a cross-section of all the parameters of maximum heart: COmax, maximum heart rate, SVmax, AVDmax and Vo2max.
Ekoterapia jako forma wspomagania i aktywizacji seniorów
Ekoterapia jako forma wspomagania i aktywizacji seniorów
(Ecotherapy as a form of supporting and stimulation to activity of the seniors)
- Author(s):Kazimierz Kopczyński
- Language:Polish
- Subject(s):Gerontology, Environmental interactions
- Page Range:147-159
- No. of Pages:13
- Keywords:senior;stimulation to activity;ecotherapy;natural environment;interest in natural science
- Summary/Abstract:The article presents a form of supporting and stimulation to activity of the seniors, little-known in geragogy and clinical gerontology, which is therapeutical influence of natural environment (ecotherapy). The use of ecotherapy in the induction of neurogenesis in the phase of old age is presented, as well as its use in creating the feeling of coherence, in supporting the seniors in critical situation, and also the meaning of ecotherapy for family life and strengthening family connections are emphasized. Here is an enormous potential in ecotherapy which can be functioning of the Universities of the Third Age or other institutions engaged in supporting and stimulation to activity of the seniors. used in many aspects of supporting the old. Ecotherapy should be very important factor in the functioning of the Universities of the Third Age or other institutions engaged in supporting and stimulation to activity of the seniors.
Znaczenie komunikacji interpersonalnej w okresie starości
Znaczenie komunikacji interpersonalnej w okresie starości
(The importance of interpersonal communication in old age)
- Author(s):Anna Pitala
- Language:Polish
- Subject(s):Theory of Communication, Gerontology
- Page Range:161-169
- No. of Pages:9
- Keywords:communications;old age;dignity;elderly;
- Summary/Abstract:Stepping man in old age does not mean stability and development, but it gives the potential to understand the meaning of his own life, poses in front of the unit next sentence, the goals that must be achieved. It also connects to a number of constraints and difficulties among other things, with a feeling of loneliness and isolation, which are particularly felt by the elderly. Therefore, the process of proper social communication is an important issue in dealing with the elderly. Proper communication can prevent feelings of humiliation, isolation, and degradation. The article is an attempt to approximate the issues of aging and its worthy experience in terms of proper interpersonal communication. Will be presented causes of difficulties in commu¬nicating with older people, the consequences of inadequate communication and ways to build a proper dialogue. The analysis will be based on theoretical knowledge and information gained through non-participating observation.
„Towarzyszenie w drodze” jako relacja w chorobie Alzheimera (na podstawie doświadczeń opiekunów rodzinnych)
„Towarzyszenie w drodze” jako relacja w chorobie Alzheimera (na podstawie doświadczeń opiekunów rodzinnych)
(“Accompanying the path” as relationship in Alzheimer`s disease)
- Author(s):Elżbieta Dubas
- Language:Polish
- Subject(s):Gerontology
- Page Range:173-190
- No. of Pages:18
- Keywords:Alzheimer’s disease;„accompanying the path”;geragogical relationship;family carers;analysis of experiences
- Summary/Abstract:The author shows Alzheimer’s disease as an example of existential struggles constantly present in human life, especially in context of family carers. In this article relation in Alzheimer`s disease is described as “accompanying the path”, which helps to face with great difficulties of this disease. The author characterized “Accompanying the path” as several relations such as geragogical, social, personal, relation with Other person, relation “to be”. Analyzed experiences of three family carers of Alzheimer`s disease patients, shows several dimensions and principles of “accompanying the path” relation. Those are: personal dimension (personalistic) – which is rule of respecting patient as an human being (person); emotional dimension – rule of creating and maintaining positive emotions; community dimension – obligation to build community bounders within family and social environment of patient; communication dimension – obligation to constant communication with a patient, considering understanding and conversations.
O trudzie bycia w życiu codziennym z perspektywy autorefleksyjnego doświadczania trosk egzystencjalnych
O trudzie bycia w życiu codziennym z perspektywy autorefleksyjnego doświadczania trosk egzystencjalnych
(On the burden of being in everyday life from the perspective of an auto-reflective experience of existential cares)
- Author(s):Artur Fabiś, Arkadiusz Wąsiński
- Language:Polish
- Subject(s):Psychology, Gerontology
- Page Range:191-209
- No. of Pages:19
- Keywords:existential concern;the hardships of life;old age;existential problems
- Summary/Abstract:The paper is a report from qualitative research. It is an analysis of a narrative of a woman who presents her life in the perspective of existential concerns, including her spiritual life and thanatic fear she begins to experience in the old age. The narrator shows how, during her whole life, her life goals have been changing – which of them have become or remained important in the old age. Analysis of her life account reveals some mechanisms that help her look at her life in retrospect, and emphasis on the issue of suffering she has been constantly experiencing since childhood shows some constructive strategies of dealing with it. It is particularly evident in her struggle with loneliness.
W pułapce przemocy domowej – narracje starszych kobiet
W pułapce przemocy domowej – narracje starszych kobiet
(Trapped in domestic violence – narratives of older women)
- Author(s):Jolanta Maćkowicz
- Language:Polish
- Subject(s):Studies in violence and power, Gerontology
- Page Range:211-222
- No. of Pages:12
- Keywords:domestic violence;violence against older women;trajectory of violence;elder abuse
- Summary/Abstract:The paper focuses on violence against seniors; a phenomenon that will increase due to the ageing of society. Two autobiographical-narrative interviews are presented – with older women who have experienced long-term domestic violence from their husbands. The goal is to show individual trajectories revealing the biographical struggle with trauma during 40 years of their adult life. Living in violent relationships, both women lived with lowered self-esteem. Long- -term, brutal violence evoked very strong, extreme emotions in the narrators, accompanied by suffering, fear and a sense of powerlessness. The analyses show an example of overcoming barriers and a heroic inner fight in the process of dealing with traumatic life experiences.
Uczenie się starości i uczenie się w starości – perspektywa indywidualna
Uczenie się starości i uczenie się w starości – perspektywa indywidualna
(Learning old age and learning in old age: an individual perspective)
- Author(s):Jerzy Semków
- Language:Polish
- Subject(s):Philosophy, Gerontology
- Page Range:223-231
- No. of Pages:9
- Keywords:learning old age;personal experiences;Pierre Hadot;spiritual exercises;philosophy as a way of life
- Summary/Abstract:Learning old age has an essentially individual character since it is dependent on many different factors. The first one is the age of a person which, as I argue by referring to personal experiences, has a huge influence on our attitude towards seniors – from the acceptance and respect for old age to its disavowal as a mark of a declining and decrepit lifeform. The second factor, nonetheless also important, is the experience of living in a multigenerational family in which the eldest members are deemed significant and entertaining respect. Another factor that shapes our perception of seniors is the level of environmental and widely societal awareness of the significance of aging processes and of their inevitability in the life of every human being. In that matter, we are still burdened with a feeling of inferiority as those who were bound to live on until the age of seventy, eighty, and ninety. Deeply ingrained, and stemming from a bad tradition, a belief that leads one to commonly associate old age as the one “on which God had failed” is very slowly being eliminated from the collective consciousness. The process is enhanced by a new opening of the last phase of life which as a result of constant lengthening acquires a new dimension, followed by a new meaning. Numerous examples of old people who take care of their psychophysical condition and their social and spiritual development are gradually retrieving old age to its rightful place in the human lifespan. In this process of change, a leading role seems to be played by a person’s spiritual development whose important component is spiritual practice wherein and thanks to which old age acquires the status of life’s period not worse than its previous stages.
Wiek w biegu życia
Wiek w biegu życia
(Age in life course)
- Author(s):Olga Czerniawska
- Language:Polish
- Subject(s):Gerontology
- Page Range:233-239
- No. of Pages:7
- Keywords:calendar age;old age;life course
- Summary/Abstract:The text present reflections concerning calendar age perceived not only as an objective category but especially as a subjective category from the perspective of the end of life – old age, coupled with experience from the whole life, including childhood experiences. The author refers to the age stratification theory, social clock idea and the concept of the social age elaborated by Helena Radlińska. She emphasizes the fact that the historical feeling of being old has changed over time The author also draws attention to the complexity of the perception of the old age of other people, age-related epithets, biographical memory, heart memory present in the experience of old people.
