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  • Evaluation of nutritional status of elderly people of Selivio Nursing Home Messolonghi and its correlation with their adherence with the Mediterranean diet.

    Η.Μ.U, School of Health Sciences (SHS), Nutrition and Dietetics Sciences Dept.
    Authors: Ekmetzoglou, Maria; Matsia, Paraskevi
    Thesis advisor: Sfakianaki, Eirini
    Publication Date: 2021-10-18
    The Mediterranean diet is considered the most ideal nutritional model, which must be followed throughout a person’s life. It is very important, as it is a factor in the prevention or remission of chronic health problems. The ...
  • Creative activity and quality of life of seniors. Study of activities on 30 nursing care structures in Greece and abroad.

    Η.Μ.U, School of Health Sciences (SHS), Social Work Dept.
    Authors: Petropoulou, Maria; Pouliou, Athanasia; Chatziorfanou, Eleni
    Thesis advisor: Koukouli, Sofia; Iatraki, Eliza; Micheli, Aikaterini
    Publication Date: 2021-09-02
    Participation in arts and other creative activities can enhance the physical and psychological well-being of older people, especially those in care units, due to the physical and social changes associated with living in ...
  • Type 2 diabetes in the elderly - Quality of life and support structures.

    Η.Μ.U, School of Health Sciences (SHS), Social Work Dept.
    Authors: Lazou, Efthymia-Natalia; Bouchli, Athina-Maria
    Thesis advisor: Pelekidou, Lina
    Publication Date: 2020-03-24
    Diabetes is a major health problem worldwide, given the increasing trend in disease incidence regardless of race, sex, age, economic status and area of residence. Type II diabetes, which notably affects elders, concerns ...
  • The effect of frailty on cognitive decline of the elderly.

    Η.Μ.U, School of Health Sciences (SHS), Nursing Dept.
    Authors: Argentis, Georgios-Alexandros; Ompasougi, Osasere; Serzetakis, Stylianos
    Thesis advisor: Kleisiaris, Christos
    Publication Date: 2020-10-16
    This literature review is compiled of information regarding the subject of frailty syndrome among the eldest population that is extensively associated with cognitive decline. The collection of the data was accomplished ...
  • The subjective feeling of loneliness in a sample of the elderly living in closed care units.

    Η.Μ.U, School of Health Sciences (SHS), Social Work Dept.
    Authors: Avanidi, Maria; Kolokytha, Aikaterini-Maria
    Thesis advisor: Koukouli, Sofia
    Publication Date: 2021-12-20
    Introduction. Admitting seniors to closed care institutions when their family is unable to care for them can have a negative effect on their psychosynthesis, which can enhance their sense of loneliness. The purpose of this ...
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the elderly and the role of the nurse.

    Η.Μ.U, School of Health Sciences (SHS), Nursing Dept.
    Authors: Χατζηδάκη, Φανερωμένη; Nanadaki, Emmanouela; Chatzidaki, Faneromeni
    Thesis advisor: Kleisiaris, Christos
    Publication Date: 2022-10-21
    The present study dealt with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the elderly and the role of the nurse. The paper after the introductory note focused on the literature review where it highlighted the issue of chronic ...
  • Neurodegenerative diseases focused on old age and diet.

    Η.Μ.U, School of Health Sciences (SHS), Nutrition and Dietetics Sciences Dept.
    Authors: Didaskalou, Foteini; Michailidi, Anna
    Thesis advisor: Sfakianaki, Eirini
    Publication Date: 2022-06-20
    Aging is a major social, medical, and economic problem due to the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases in old age. It is defined as an inevitable, normal, and complex process, characterized by the accumulation of ...
  • Behaviors and perceptions of young people and adolescents (aged 16-22) towards the elderly.

    Η.Μ.U, School of Health Sciences (SHS), Social Work Dept.
    Authors: Vasileiadou, Elisavet; Bakali, Aikaterini; Christou, Petros
    Thesis advisor: Dialynaki, Eleni
    Publication Date: 2022-03-28
    The present work aims to highlight the attitudes and perceptions of young people and adolescents regarding the elderly. The dissertation, research work is divided into four chapters. The purpose of the first chapter is to ...
  • Family networks and self rated health of the elderly. Literaly review.

    Η.Μ.U, School of Health Sciences (SHS), Social Work Dept.
    Authors: Vasilaki, Maria
    Thesis advisor: Micheli, Aikaterini
    Publication Date: 2022-05-12
    Introduction: Creating and maintaining strong and numerous family networks with a high frequency of family contacts helps to reduce the functional incapacity of the elderly and increase the likelihood of recovery. In ...
  • Falls, hip fractures in the elderly.

    Η.Μ.U, School of Health Sciences (SHS), Nursing Dept.
    Authors: Lamprou, Theodoros; Rapo, Aikaterini
    Thesis advisor: Androulaki, Zacharenia
    Publication Date: 2021-05-21
    Falls in older adults form a significant public health problem in many ways, in terms of morbidity, treatment costs and mortality. At first a fall is defined as an event which results in a person coming to rest inadvertently ...
  • Financial crisis and quality of life of elderly people from 60 to 80 years of age in the Municipality of Heraklion-Crete.

    Η.Μ.U, School of Health Sciences (SHS), Social Work Dept.
    Authors: Karakonti, Myrsini; Fragkous, Efthymia; Chalkidis, Vasileios
    Thesis advisor: Markakis, Georgios
    Publication Date: 2020-09-15
    Purpose: The current thesis’s purpose is to investigate the quality of l-ife of the elderly people (60-80 years old) in the municipality of Hera-klion and how is it affected b-y the economic crisis. Methodology: To make ...
  • The phenomenon of abuse and neglection of the elderly people in private care units located in the prefecture of Fthiotida.

    Η.Μ.U, School of Health Sciences (SHS), Social Work Dept.
    Authors: Ntanti, Pinelopi
    Thesis advisor: Papadakaki, Maria
    Publication Date: 2021-07-29
    Generally: The abuse of the elderly people is a specific behavioral system, which harms them physically, psychologically, economically and/or socially. It is essentially a complicated matter that is accompanied by an ...