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THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND AGING POPULATION: THEORETICAL REVIEW

Author(s): Sunčica Oberman Peterka,Ivana Barković Bojanić / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

According to world statistics coming from various international sources, we are witnessing a demographic shift that has resulted in the graying of the population at an unprecedented rate. In Europe alone, the percentage of people 65 and over is expected to reach over 30% of the population by the year 2050. When we additionally consider that life expectancy is increasing and that people’s perception of older age /retirement age is changing due to better living standards, then it is obvious that policymakers across the world need to invest serious effort to ensure the quality of life for the older population. The concept of quality of life is known as a notion in various social and human sciences. However, since the notion of quality itself is subjected to numerous definitions and often coupled with personal feelings and expectations, there are indications that concepts and concerns related to the quality of life in older ages may be different from the rest of the population. The purpose of this paper is to introduce the notion of quality of life and relate it to the aging population. By using the method of a narrative review of selected literature, the paper will try to capture multiple dimensions of the quality of life. As older people mostly assess their quality of life through health, social engagement, dependency, material circumstances, social comparison and the like, it is clear that the concept of quality of life is elusive and complicates an exact definition and measurement.

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THE USE OF THE COLLABORATIVE ECONOMY IN THE EU: SENIOR CITIZENS PERSPECTIVE

Author(s): Antun Biloš,Bruno Budimir / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

The collaborative or sharing economy has been developing rapidly in recent years along with the digital transformation on the global scale as well as in the EU. Many Internet-based collaborative platforms enable citizens and entrepreneurs to participate in the (digital) market and to offer services on a part-time or professional basis while stimulating the variety of choice and price competitiveness. The paper examines recent trends in the use of collaborative economy platforms in the European Union focusing on the senior citizens (65 years and older) as a very specific demographic segment especially regarding the usage of ICT enabled initiatives. This paper uses an adjusted Eurobarometer research methodology which was carried out in 2018 in 28 EU Member States with a total sample of 26,544 respondents from different social and demographic groups, and the primary data access was enabled through the Gesis database. A total of 8,561 senior respondents was filtered from the initial data-set to create the primary sample for the research. Specific types of collaborative economy platforms are explored, as well as the main advantages and disadvantages of the platforms used.

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AGING IN TURKEY

Author(s): Zafer Kiliç,Burak Kiliç / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

This study covers the services offered to the elderly, individuals who work in this field, statistical data on aging in Turkey, and similar issues. The data in this study was collected from the literature review and from written sources. In the literature, the concept of age is divided into two: biological and chronological. Although chronological age is the same in all humans, biological age varies according to individuals. Chronological age is the number of years a person has been alive. Biological age is the representation of the biological step as a unit of time. Aging is the state where individuals gradually lose their physical and psychological power. The increasingly elderly population has also caused the academic environment to focus on the field of older people. Moreover, the increasing elderly population has accelerated the process of developing national policies and plans in countries and the process of producing services in line with the developed plans and policies. According to the aging data of the United Nations, there is an increase in the number and proportion of elderly individuals in the world. As a result, in this case, Turkey does not differ, so the elderly population is increasing with each passing day.

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FRANCHISING FOR AGING SOCIETY - VIEW FROM TWO STANDPOINTS

Author(s): Aleksandar Erceg / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

The rise of life expectancy and the trend of increasing age for retirement are influencing the world economy. The age for retirement is slowly growing from 65 to 67 years and could easily reach 70 years in years to come. Although for some this is still far away, for many it causes a strong and current sense of unease. Fluctuations and competition on the job market worldwide are not adding ease for people since there is a danger that you must find a new job at the age of 50+. So, from one standpoint, when people retire or they are made redundant, franchising can be a sound solution for continuing their work. Franchising can allow them to create a new career and have bigger control over the future. As an older franchisee, one can find many benefits for adopting franchising from starting a business to having an asset that you can later sell for financing retirement. From a franchisor’s standpoint, an older franchisee means reliability and experience which are characteristics of a successful franchisee. Thus, for the aging society a franchise business model can provide a chance not only for survival but also to have a successful business. On the other hand, franchising as a business model is providing many different services and products which are intended for the aging society. Today the products, services, and care for the aging society offer business opportunities that can be put within the franchise business model. The main aim of this chapter is to analyze opportunities that franchising can offer to the aging society from both standpoints: (i) as a franchisee, and (ii) as a business that offers products, services and care to the aging people. The chapter will also suggest further proposals for research on the role of franchising in the silver economy.

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SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AS A MEAN TO BOOST SILVER ECONOMY GROWTH

Author(s): Julia Perić / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

One of the major issues in today’s world is the fast-growing proportion of the population aged 60 and over. As a result of this current demographic state, a new economic system has emerged which focuses, among other things, on extending the independent and active lives of older people. This population group represents an increasing number of healthy individuals with financial resources, knowledge, experience, and sufficient time for economic and social activities. Besides, many of them strive to improve the quality of life in their communities, hence giving back a portion of what the community has invested in them. Social entrepreneurship might be a good way to tackle many issues older people face. Starting their social venture might be a good way to utilize the full potential of all resources older people have. By becoming social entrepreneurs, they could a) reduce the prejudice about the state of mind of older people, especially retired people, and b) continue to be active participants in generating sustainable economic and social development at the local and national levels. This paper introduces social entrepreneurship as a powerful means against social isolation and a way of improving their well-being (raising their self-esteem, the sense of belonging and the sense of self-efficacy). The paper will give an overview of examples of projects, organizations and social enterprises/ entrepreneurs that promote social entrepreneurship as a significant tool for enhancing the silver economy and create meaningful solutions to many challenges arising from old age.

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PROTECTION OF THE RIGHTS AND SAFETY OF THE OLDER PERSONS IN TRANSPORT

Author(s): Biljana Činčurak Erceg / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

Older persons naturally become less mobile (due to their age, health, lower income, etc.). However, does age necessarily have to mean the termination of traveling and use of transport? Whether drivers, pedestrians, or passengers, each of these forms carries specific issues and problems for the elderly. Although they have more free time, it often happens that because of reduced mobility and inaccessibility of public transport older persons stay at home. This not only limits the quality of their life in the tourist, leisure, cultural and social sense, but can also have an impact on the quality of getting e.g. health care. For these reasons, mobility is important to them and therefore transport must be easily accessible and adjusted for use. To use public transport in the best possible way, all passengers, and especially the elderly, must be familiar with the rights specifically provided for them and the procedures for exercising them. Progress has been made within the European Union to protect the rights of older passengers. Specifically, the European Union has adopted regulations to guarantee additional rights for persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility (including the elderly). A particular problem regarding older persons in transport is related to traffic safety issues. Statistics show ‘interesting’ data when it comes to the elderly, whether they were involved in traffic accidents as drivers or pedestrians. The most important problems related to mobility and public transport are presented in the paper. The paper also analyzes the most important provisions of European regulations on the rights of passengers with reduced mobility. Data on road accidents involving the older persons are also analyzed and an attempt is made to answer whether they are a threat to road safety. Finally, certain measures will be proposed to reduce the inaccessibility and unavailability of public transport. It is also suggested to conduct additional research on the number of older persons traveling and the problems encountered in transport.

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COMMUNICATION OF OLDER PEOPLE - CHALLENGES AND PERSPECTIVES

Author(s): Ivana Vidak / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

Communication is an integral part of our everyday lives, be it intrapersonal or interpersonal communication. The focus of this paper is on the communication of older people and the ways (recommendations) which would make this communication more successful, as well as the challenges it brings. Today’s society is getting older, especially in underdeveloped countries, and it is therefore necessary to create age-friendly environments to enable satisfaction and possibilities to enjoy ages 65+. Notwithstanding the development level, there is still judging and prejudice about older people based on age alone, and not on the actual abilities and efficiency which a person possesses. Hence, the state, as the bearer of different legal frameworks, is to devise certain strategies for the elderly population to ensure guidelines for help, and, ultimately, for support. For the purpose of this paper, research based on a questionnaire for the third age population (65+) was conducted, divided into three subgroups: the young-old (65-74), the middle old (75-84) and the very old (85+) with questions defining the style of communication and communication skills in general. The research aimed to gather information on how older people perceive intrapersonal communication on the one hand, and interpersonal communication with their environment on the other, to improve their communication skills.

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THE IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY OF THE ELDERLY IN THE PREVENTION OF CHRONIC DISEASES, QUALITY AND LENGTH OF LIFE

Author(s): Tatjana Bačun,Ivan Lekić / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

Physical activity is beneficial to people of all ages and is associated with reducing morbidity and prolonging life expectancy. Exercise has been linked to several beneficial health outcomes, including improved bone and muscle health, reduced risk of obesity, diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke, certain types of cancer, and overall mortality. It can also improve cognitive functions, reduce the risk of falls and fall-related injuries in older adults, and reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. The most common risks of exercise are injuries to the musculoskeletal system. More severe but less common risks include arrhythmias, sudden cardiac arrest, and myocardial infarction. The benefits of exercise outweigh the potential risks. By exercising the elderly improve mobility, strength, flexibility, and stability. It can improve daily functioning, reduce the risk of falls and consequent injuries, and help maintain independence. It is never too late for physical activity, and every physical activity has health benefits. Group exercise programs have the added benefit of social inclusion. Before starting physical activity, it is necessary to assess the current activity, determine the presence of symptoms and signs of known chronic diseases, and the desired intensity of exercise. Four categories of exercise are recommended for older adults: aerobic exercise, strength exercises, flexibility, and balance. It usually starts with moderate-intensity aerobic activities for 30 minutes five days a week or vigorous activities three days a week. Flexibility is significant for performing daily life activities; flexibility exercises should be performed twice a week for 10 minutes.

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CONTRIBUTING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH MANAGEMENT OF AGE-FRIENDLY URBANISM

Author(s): Ivana Šandrk Nukić,Danijela Rogina / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

This paper presents the research whose aim was to investigate age-friendly urbanism characteristics and answer the question: Does managing the creation of age-friendly environments lead to sustainable development goals? Applying theoretical scientific methods like induction, deduction, analysis, classification, and description, a review of relevant scientific literature and legislative and strategic publications has been conducted. In addition to that, the case of the City of Osijek has been studied. The introduction of the paper presents aging and increased urbanization as two significant forces shaping living in the 21st century. Building onto those presumptions, age-friendly cities have been defined as those that foster healthy and active aging by enabling the more extraordinary functional ability for elderly citizens. The second chapter reveals characteristics of modern cities, emphasizing polycentricity to maintain humanity and functionality even in fast emerging megacities. Additionally, given the impact that increased urbanization has on sustainable development, the effect of sustainable development goals has been pointed out. The third chapter reviews the existing body of knowledge of age-friendly environments, encompassing municipal services, the social environment, and the physical environment. It also reflects on person-environment fit and elaborates the importance of the right to the city.

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SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO? – FACTORS AFFECTING THE DECISION ON EXTENDING WORKING LIFE

Author(s): Anamarija Delić / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

Retirement represents the end of working life and career, and the so-called „deserved rest”. For some, this ending means the beginning of life at a „slower pace”, time for delayed events, activities, hobbies, opportunities, while others, for various reasons and different motives, delay this event. The extension of working life is undoubted affected by a better standard of living, better health care, and legislation and regulations. Most people look forward to retirement to devote more time to themselves and their families. However, there is another group of people who are postponing this event. Various factors influence the decision to extend working life, closely related to the employee’s job and position. This paper investigates events and causes that affect the postponement of retirement and the motives „forcing” people to extend their working life. The interview method was used to collect data, which enabled an in-depth analysis of the interviewees’ reasons, behaviors, and decisions. The paper aims to show that the retirement decision can be delayed by various causes and the observed persons’ characteristics, motives, and attitudes. The collected data results can be used by participants in the policy process when creating social policies and retirement conditions.

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OLDER PEOPLE AND SOCIAL MEDIA USAGE

Author(s): Ivana Vidak / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

Communication is a process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a standard system of symbols, signs, or behavior exchanging information; it can be verbal, nonverbal, or nowadays mainly in the electronic form. Electronic communication can be defined as the communication which uses electronic media to transmit the information or message using computers, e-mail, telephone, video calling, FAX machine, etc. This type of communication can be developed by sharing data like images, graphics, sound, pictures, maps, software, and many other things. E-communication has changed due to how the public members interact and communicate with each other for different purposes, such as personal or business. By using e-communication, it is straightforward to communicate with the world. This paper focuses on older people's social media usage and how it affects their lives, concerning the significant age difference between them and the new generations. For the paper, a research-based on a questionnaire for the third age population (65+) was conducted, divided into three subgroups: the young-old (65-74), the middle old (75-84), and the very old (85+), with questions defining their knowledge about social media, their advantages and possibilities, why they are using them, and how much they know about problematic issues related to social media usage that are happening on social media. The research aimed to make a profile of older people as users of social media.

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The Risk of Poverty Among Older People in the Republic of Croatia

Author(s): Vesna Vučemilović / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

According to Eurostat (2021), the at-risk-of-poverty rate of older people in the Republic of Croatia has increased over the past several years. In December 2020, it was 31 percent. The Strategy for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion in the Republic of Croatia 2014-2020 (Strategy) recognizes older people as vulnerable to poverty, social exclusion, material deprivation, and discrimination. Poverty in the Republic of Croatia also has a territorial dimension. The highest geographical concentration of factors influencing the share of people at risk of poverty can be found in small towns and settlements in the country’s east and southeast regions and rural areas. This chapter aims to emphasize the problem of poverty among older people in the Republic of Croatia. The findings and recommendations may be used for policy suggestions to relevant institutions.

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Towards the Economics of Aging

Author(s): Dražen Barković,Ivana Barković Bojanić / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

Economists have been increasingly engaged in the scientific debate on a demographic trend that is taking place around the globe – aging. Their contribution is noticed when discussing and researching the impact of aging on the economy and society to provide various theoretical models, particularly from the macroeconomic point of view. The issue of aging is part of population economics which is again part of the neoclassical mainstream. On the other hand, academic scholars from other disciplines such as sociology, law, and the like are producing their standpoints recognized as the “political economy of old age”. This chapter briefly presents the focus of economists on the issue of aging.

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Challenges in the Development of Senior Entrepreneurship

Author(s): Mihaela Mikić,Tin Horvatinović,Bojan Morić Milovanović / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

The aging population results in numerous challenges, including an increase in the number of unemployed persons, problems in sustainability of pension funds, a decrease in the standard of quality of life due to lessening financial resources, and others. Senior entrepreneurship as a career option or partial retirement can aid in addressing the issues mentioned above, as entrepreneurship, in general, improves the economic position. Furthermore, it can help improve quality of life, specifically to achieve self-actualization as a need. This chapter aims to determine challenges that senior entrepreneurs meet and their motivation drivers and to recommend actions to policymakers to successfully support this type of entrepreneurship.

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Adoption and Exploitation of Online Banking Services by the Elderly

Author(s): Aleksandar Erceg,Jovanka Damoska Sekuloska,Ivana Čandrlić Dankoš / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

Online banking is considered one of the main contributions of the Internet to global society. Adoption of online banking services could be recognized as one of the metrics for digital inclusion of the population, especially for the elderly. Notably, the value of online banking services is considered significant and worthwhile during the pandemic period. Online banking is becoming increasingly crucial for the elders to meet their demands for high-quality, low-cost, and secure services. This study investigates online banking services among the elderly in Macedonia and Croatia, and compares the results with EU members. Through the survey analysis and available secondary data, the objectives are to identify differences in online banking services among the elderly and recognize the issues that influence the embracement of the digitalization of the banking services in the examined countries. The results have detected the gap existing in the adoption of online banking services and revealed the emerging, growing trend in the exploitation in all the examined countries.

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The Rise of Networked Seniors – Differences in Motivation for Using Social Networks Between Digital Natives and Digital Immigrants

Author(s): Snježana Barić-Šelmić / Language(s): English Publication Year: 0

New trends in the use of social media, increasingly involving the general public, also widen the research focus of all generations, i.e. (new) media consumers and producers (prosumers). This chapter aims to establish the motivation for using social networks to explain the enormous popularity of Facebook, Instagram, and other networks among the older (Baby Boomer) generation. With the help of the uses and gratifications theory, the author investigates the gratifications the older population achieves when using social networks and the uses (desires) they satisfy. The author attempts to answer the questions – Does the elderly population (50+) use social networks, especially Facebook, to meet their cognitive needs and escapist purposes? Has the younger population decreasingly used Facebook as a social network since older generations (their parents, grandparents, and digital immigrants) appeared on it? – through research using in-depth interviews and the theory of uses and gratifications of social networks.

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O UMÍRÁNÍ V DOMÁCÍM PROSTŘEDÍ

Author(s): Zdeňka Dohnalová / Language(s): Czech Publication Year: 0

Smrt neoddělitelně patří k životu; každý z nás má jistotu, že jeho život na tomto světě jednoho dne skončí. Smrt je nevyhnutelným a jistým faktem našeho života, smrt je tajemstvím. Na náš skon většinou nahlížíme s rozporuplnými pocity; na jedné straně se střízlivým realismem a v ten samý okamžik s úctou a údivem (Vardy 1995). Nevíme kdy a za jakých okolností budeme umírat. Umírání je někdy dlouhé a provázené utrpením, někdy je smrt rychlá a překvapující, nebo nás může nečekaně zastihnout ve spánku. Někdo si přeje umírat sám nebo za přítomnosti své rodiny doma, ve svém přirozeném prostředí, jiný by, v případě možnosti volby, dal přednost umírání v institucionálním zařízení za přítomnosti zdravotních a dalších pomáhajících pracovníků.

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SOCIÁLNÍ PRÁCE JAKO NÁSTROJ KRITICKÉ GERONTOLOGIE - MOŽNOSTI A LIMITY

Author(s): Kateřina Kubalčíková / Language(s): Czech Publication Year: 0

Koncept kritické gerontologie a sociálně konstruované závislosti, které byly zevrubně popsány ve druhé kapitole, nelze chápat pouze jako paradigma určené k akademickému bádání. Oba koncepty se stávají základem také pro aplikované analýzy problematiky stárnutí na makro-ekonomické úrovni a v rovině mikro-sociální. Postupně se pak koncept kritické gerontologie a sociálně konstruované závislosti stává východiskem pro rozvoj nových postupů v práci se staršími lidmi v řadě pomáhajících profesí, zejména v sociální práci. Záměrem následujícího textu je diskutovat obecné předpoklady výkonu sociální práce v rámci praktického naplnění konceptu kritické gerontologie a snižování rizika sociálně konstruované závislosti.

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Author(s): Author Not Specified / Language(s): Czech Publication Year: 0

Cílem knihy bylo diskutovat možnosti sociální práce při poskytováním pomoci starším lidem s omezeným funkčním potenciálem v kontextu kritické gerontologie. Pokud zrekapitulujeme obsah jednotlivých kapitol, jeví se jako značně pošetilé nyní vyslovovat závěry. Reálně jsme na začátku. Na začátku procesu demografické přeměny společnosti a zatím můžeme jen s větší či menší přesností odhadovat jaký bude další vývoj a s jakými výzvami bude nezbytné se vyrovnat. Rozhodně se ale můžeme pokusit o to, aby sociální práce nebo přesněji sociální pracovníci byli na tyto výzvy připraveni.

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SUMMARY - SOCIAL WORK WITH OLDER PEOPLE IN THE CONTEXT OF CRITICAL GERONTOLOGY

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This publication is a contribution to the debate on the possibilities to ensure the provision of social work services to older people in the context of demographic ageing of the Czech population. In the first part we discuss the functional potential and its assessment as a tool to adequately set the level of support for people whose self-sufficiency is limited. The problem of reduced self-sufficiency is regarded from the perspective of critical gerontology, which has been developing since mid-seventies of the past century as a counterbalance to the biomedical model of ageing and the old age. Under the concept of critical gerontology, the reduction in functional potential is perceived not only as an objective consequence of individual ageing, but in many respects also as a socially constructed fact that can be influenced by changing society’s attitude towards older persons.

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