The presentation focussed on demographic transition, unbalanced population decline and their influence on family, kin and other social support systems for the elderly in the North of the Netherlands.

The world population is ageing rapidly. As society ages, the incidence of physical limitations is dramatically increasing, which reduces the quality of life and increases healthcare expenditures. In western society, ~30% of the population over 55 years is confronted with moderate or severe physical limitations. …

Masterclass ‘De kwetsbare oudere’ – Nederlands Paramedisch Instituu

OBJECTIVE: Although it has been established that sufficient protein is required to maintain good nutritional status and support healthy aging, it is not clear if the pattern of protein consumption may also influence nutritional status, especially in institutionalized elderly who are at risk of malnutrition. …

Background: Despite increasing shortages of highly educated community nurses, far too few nursing students choose community care. This means that a strong societal problem is emerging that desperately needs resolution. Objectives: To acquire a solid understanding of the causes for the low popularity …

Op verzoek van de interventiehouder, Mezzo, is onderzocht of 'Natuurlijk een netwerkcoach' - een interventie die is ontwikkeld om eenzaamheid onder mantelzorgers te verminderen- ook effectief zou kunnen zijn bij het verminderen van eenzaamheid onder ouderen. Uit het onderzoek blijkt 'Natuurlijk een netwerkcoach' …

When you become older it is important to maintain an active lifestyle. An active lifestyle has been proven to be the recipe towards healthy ageing. This paper presents a product to motivate elderly people to go outside and be physically active through the use of gamification. The elderly people are between …

This special issue includes five articles which cover a diverse range of issues related to recent advances in the design of technologies used in aged-care facilities and the built environment in general. Original item at Emerald: https://doi.org/10.1108/JET-06-2018-055