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Building on my previous post, can we utilize a telephone survey during the needs assessment stage to gather insight into older adults’ needs and expectations regarding food delivery services?

Building on my previous post, can we utilize a telephone survey during the needs assessment stage to gather insight into older adults' needs and expectations regarding food delivery services?

emma.garc

3 August 2024

3 Replies, 3 Months ago

he pandemic has had a significant impact on many older adults, particularly those living alone. To avoid becoming infected, they may stay at home and experience hunger or malnutrition. Our center is exploring the option of providing door-to-door food delivery services to elderly individuals who live alone, decreasing their exposure to the virus. As we are still in the early stages of planning this new service, do you have any recommendations?

he pandemic has had a significant impact on many older adults, particularly those living alone. To avoid becoming infected, they may stay at home and experience hunger or malnutrition. Our center ...

emma.garc

3 August 2024

3 Replies, 3 Months ago

In relation to that, I’ve realized that quantitative methods may not be adequate for understanding how older adults interpret their experiences with sexual needs or related services. Should I consider including in-depth interviews in my data collection?

In relation to that, I've realized that quantitative methods may not be adequate for understanding how older adults interpret their experiences with sexual needs or related services. Should I cons ...

ava.martin

3 August 2024

3 Replies, 3 Months ago

In Hong Kong society, discussing the sexual needs of older adults can be sensitive. I am considering using an online questionnaire for a survey. What is your opinion? Do you think it could be advantageous?

ava.martin

3 August 2024

3 Replies, 3 Months ago

Based on my observations, I’ve noticed that high availability of barrier-free facilities corresponds to high elder mobility, and low availability of barrier-free facilities corresponds to low elder mobility. Can I infer that different levels of elder mobility are caused by the availability level of barrier-free facilities?

Based on my observations, I've noticed that high availability of barrier-free facilities corresponds to high elder mobility, and low availability of barrier-free facilities corresponds to low elde ...

olivia.jenki

3 August 2024

3 Replies, 3 Months ago

Due to the increasing elderly population, there is a heightened focus on barrier-free facilities. If I plan to explore the connection between the availability of such facilities and elder mobility, should I make elder mobility an independent or dependent variable?

olivia.jenki

3 August 2024

3 Replies, 3 Months ago

Upon visiting the “Dementia Friendly Community Campaign” website, I have become more intrigued by the topic of dementia and am seeking out some systematic review articles. Would you be able to suggest any medical review databases?

Upon visiting the "Dementia Friendly Community Campaign" website, I have become more intrigued by the topic of dementia and am seeking out some systematic review articles. Would you be able to sug ...

ava.ramirez3

3 August 2024

3 Replies, 3 Months ago

As a social work student with a keen interest in dementia, I have come across some posts and would like to gather more background information about the situation in Hong Kong. Could you suggest some useful websites for this purpose?

ava.ramirez3

3 August 2024

3 Replies, 3 Months ago

Building on my previous post about longitudinal designs, I came across the terms cohort studies and panel studies. I’m interested in observing the cognitive changes of a consistent group of elderly individuals. Which one should I opt for?

Building on my previous post about longitudinal designs, I came across the terms cohort studies and panel studies. I'm interested in observing the cognitive changes of a consistent group of elderl ...

lily.patel87

3 August 2024

3 Replies, 3 Months ago

The rising prevalence of dementia in Hong Kong’s elderly population has become a worrisome issue. If I intend to monitor the cognitive alterations of my older service users, which study design should I opt for – cross-sectional or longitudinal?

The rising prevalence of dementia in Hong Kong's elderly population has become a worrisome issue. If I intend to monitor the cognitive alterations of my older service users, which study design sho ...

lily.patel87

3 August 2024

3 Replies, 3 Months ago

Completing questionnaires independently may be challenging for older adults. Would it be more effective to train volunteers to conduct interviews with participants?

iguez98

3 August 2024

3 Replies, 3 Months ago

Regrettably, there are incomplete data entries in the elderly health questionnaire. Would it be advisable to delete all of them?

iguez98

3 August 2024

3 Replies, 3 Months ago

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