The Impact of Social Network Types on the Physical and Mental Health of the Elderly | Chapter 10 | Current Progress in Arts and Social Studies Research Vol. 6

Background: With advancements in technology, the population of elderly individuals is on the rise. As a result, it is crucial to address and provide insights to the scientific community regarding how social networking affects elderly population. Understanding these impacts is essential for developing effective strategies to support the well-being of older adults.

 

Objective: To analyze the social network characteristics of the elderly and explore the impact of social network types on their physical and mental health.

 

Methods: Literature search is used to organize 82 influential previous articles, elaborating on the concept, types, and characteristics of social networks, analyzing the impact of several main types of social networks on the physical and mental health of elderly people, and briefly summarizing the influencing factors of social networks among the elderly.

 

Results: The social network of elderly people in China is mainly based on family networks, with relatively weak friend networks, community networks, and diverse networks, and the proportion of old people with restricted network tends to increase. Except for restricted networks, the other four types of social networks have varying degrees and forms of promoting effects on the physical and mental health of the elderly.

 

Conclusion: Social networks play an important protective role in the physical and mental health of the elderly, and the collaboration and coordination among government, social institutions, communities, families, and the elderly were required to improve them.

 

Author (s) Details

Hou Yongmei
Department of Psychology, School of Humanities and Management, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China.

 

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Possible Approaches for the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease through Analysis of Patent Documents | Chapter 7 | New Ideas Concerning Science and Technology Vol. 5

 Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia and, as a consequence of increased lifespan and consequent population aging, is becoming increasingly prevalent. It is a chronic, progressive, and hitherto incurable neurodegenerative condition. Dysfunction of the beta-amyloid protein (Aβ) and microtubule-associated protein tau, resulting in neuronal degeneration, is associated with the main neuropathological features of Alzheimer's disease. The medications work to relieve symptoms but do not have disease-modifying effects and are still considered to be one of science's biggest challenges. This study indicates that research into AD is on the rise around the world because new forms of drugs are being pursued by the pharmaceutical industry and research institutions to treat and even cure Alzheimer's patients. We map out the possible future therapies for this disease by reviewing patent records, indicating the leading nations and pharmaceutical companies that have invested most in an attempt to drive progress towards findings about the disease and the production of new medicines.

Author (s) Details

Karinne Marieta Carvalho
School of Chemical – Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Graduate Course on Technology of Biochemical and Chemical Processes, Av. Horácio Macedo, 2030, Technology Center, CEP: 21941-909, Brazil.

Eduardo Winter
INPI – Brazilian National Institute of Industrial Property, Praça Mauá, 7 – Centro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ – CEP 20081-240, Brazil.

Adelaide Maria de Souza Antunes
School of Chemical – Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Graduate Course on Technology of Biochemical and Chemical Processes, Av. Horácio Macedo, 2030, Technology Center, CEP: 21941-909, Brazil and INPI – Brazilian National Institute of Industrial Property, Praça Mauá, 7 – Centro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ – CEP 20081-240, Brazil.

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