Paper Title :Current Situation of Active Aging and Hospices in Taiwan

Author :Fen-Fen Huang

Article Citation :Fen-Fen Huang , (2017 ) " Current Situation of Active Aging and Hospices in Taiwan " , International Journal of Management and Applied Science (IJMAS) , pp. 20-23, Volume-3,Issue-10

Abstract : Elderly people proportion in Taiwan is increasing, and the aging of society has become a major issue. The cause of this phenomenon and the problems associated with it are gradually emerging. The objective of this study was to examine elderly people in terms of active aging, the topic of hospices, and the difference between the two. The study also investigated the relationships between demographic variables among elderly people and active aging. A total of 300 questionnaires were distributed to individuals selected through purposive sampling, and 290 valid questionnaires were collected, yielding a valid response rate of 96.7%. The results showed that men achieved higher self-realization compared with women. Respondents aged older than 60 years reported paying more attention to care and dignity compared with those younger than 60 years. These respondents did not feel they need to be taken care of by others, felt more independent, and perceived a greater level of self-realization. The correlation analysis results showed that the five aging principles (independence, participation, care, self-actualization, and dignity) were significantly correlated with each other. Furthermore, the regression analysis results indicated that respondents' self-actualization and dignity affected their healthy state. This study thus suggests that the government should provide more supportive programs to assist families and caregivers (e.g., home care, home services, and wheezing services) while continuing to promote community care and enhance advocacy to inform elderly people about the various community care options available to them. Finally, the government should increase social awareness to ensure that people treat elderly people as they would like to be treated. Keywords- Active Aging, Hospice, Elderly

Type : Research paper

Published : Volume-3,Issue-10

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