Asia is the world’s most populous region and has the highest per capita number of older people in the world. It is also home to the healthy ageing traditions of Ayurveda and Chinese Medicine and the rich regional traditions of Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, and South Asia.
This book addresses policies related to ageing, traditional Asian approaches to ageing, an integrated medical system approaches to ageing, ageing in place, and community empowerment.
Features
- Presents information on The 100-Year Life. As a counterpoint to focussing on the frail elderly, Japan is promoting the ‘100-Year Life Society’, a societal model in which all citizens are dynamically engaged and productive throughout the lifespan to reach a healthy 100 years of age.
- Discusses a framework for optimization of Ageing in Place or staying at home as this is a desired option for most older people.
- Presents evidence for exercise and movement in healthy aging with guidelines in different states of ageing.
- Features information on how to improve mental wellbeing in cognitive decline, isolation and loneliness, poor nutrition, and reduced mobility.
- Creates an understanding of loss and bereavementthrough processes and the impact of loss.
- Provides information on developments in health technology to optimize efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of providers.
- Details health insurance optionsincluding coverage for traditional as well as modern medical services, provides models for other countries in the region.
- Lists coping skills or abilities to help older people to be more independent and in control of their lives.
- Features information on Asian herbs, spices and foods in healthy ageing across the lifepsan and specifically in addressing age-related health issues.
"What is required is a new culture based on the science in which older people are expected to remain, or become increasingly active, physically, cognitively and emotionally maintaining or strengthening a strong sense of purpose. Europe is looking to Asia because this culture is more prevalent there than in Europe. The core theme is not one of ‘caring’ for a passive subset of the population but of promoting lifelong learning because knowledge is the elixir of life."
- Professor Sir Muir Gray, Founding Director, The Optimal Ageing Programme & Professor in the Nuffield Department of Surgery, University of Oxford
Author(s): Goh Cheng Soon, Gerard Bodeker, Kishan Kariippanon
Publisher: CRC Press
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 344
City: Boca Raton
Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Foreword
Acknowledgement
Editors
Contributors
Chapter 1 Healthy Ageing in Asia during the COVID Pandemic
COVID Pandemic in the Elderly
The Chapters of the Book
Conclusion
References
Chapter 2 An Integrated Approach to Creating Healthy Ageing in the Nation: A Malaysian Perspective
Introduction
Health Challenges of Ageing
Healthy Ageing
Integration Approach
Conclusion
References
Chapter 3 Challenges of Holistic Healthcare System for Ageing
Population in Malaysia
Demography
How We Are Meeting the Needs
Challenges to Our System
References
Chapter 4 Policy Development on Ageing in Malaysia: Issues and Challenges
Introduction
Demography of Ageing
Policies and Programmes on Ageing
Pre-Independence to 1994
1995–2010
2011 to Present
Overview of Major Programmes and Services for Older Persons
Health
Finance
Housing
Social Participation
Transport and Others
Policy Issues, Challenges and Recommendations
Health Care, Social Care and Long-Term Care for Older Persons
Income Security and Financing Old Age
Assistive Technology, Built and Social Environments
Conclusion
References
Chapter 5 Enriching the Lives of Seniors in Japan (Ikigai Healthy Ageing Policy in Japan)
The Problem of the Best Longevity Country in the World
Government Policies for Supporting “100-Year
Life Society”
Key Values to Live Longer with a Healthy Body and Mind – ikigai
Challenges for Creating Innovation for the Well-Ageing Society
Well-Ageing Society Summit Asia-Japan
Regional Councils on Healthcare Industry of Next Generation and
Other Organizations
Challenge for Co-Creation of Wellness Tourism
Socio-industrial
Structural Changes Required: Expectations for the Future
Chapter 6 South Korea’s Prospect for Aging and Preparation for the
Future: Focusing on the Korean Traditional Medicine in
the National Health Insurance
Introduction
Rapid Change in Population Structure
Current Status of Korean Traditional Medicine
Korean Medicine
Status of Korean Medical Institutions
Current Status of Korean Medicine Health Insurance
Problems of Korean Medicine Health Insurance with Aging
A Rapid Growth in the Usage of Korean Medicine
The Increase in the Duplicate Use of Western Medicine and Korean Medicine
Lack of Coverage of Korean Medicine Health Insurance
Measures for Korean Medicine Health Insurance with Aging
Expanding Korean Medicine Health Insurance Benefits for the Aged
Expansion of Western Medicine and Korean Medicine Collaborative Care
Other Future Measures for Aging
Conclusion
References
Chapter 7 The Triple Response to Population Ageing: Systems, Networks and Culture Change Perspectives from the UK and Europe
Introduction
The Science of Living Longer
The Evidence Base for Living Longer Better
The System Century
The Aims of the System
The Objectives
Creating Networks
Creating the Right Culture
References
Chapter 8 The Health and Well-Being
of the Left-Behind
Elderly in
Rural China
Introduction
Factors Impacting the Left-Behind Elderly Phenomenon in China
Wealth Inequality
Rapid Urbanization
The Hukou System
Rural Pension System
The One-Child Policy
The Impact of Rural Migration on the Health and Well-Being of Left-Behind Elderly
Understanding the Complex Impact of Adult-Child Migration on the Well-Being of Their Parents
The Number of Children Who Have Migrated
Who Has Migrated and for How Long
Change in Workload and Responsibilities
Differences in Vulnerability
The Role of Rural HealthCare: Access and Quality
The Capacity of Rural Healthcare for Multi-Morbidities
among
Elderly Patients
The Influence of Neoliberalism
The Role of Agency, Recuperation, Social Cohesion, and Social Capital
in the Health of Left-Behind
Elderly
Conclusions
References
Chapter 9 The Definition of TM: Perspectives from WHO and
Countries across Asia
Introduction
Definition of Traditional Medicine
Perspective from WHO
Perspective from the Asian Countries Located in the WPR
Perspective from the Asian Countries Located in the SEAR
Perspective from the Asian Countries Located in the EMR
Perspective from the Asian Countries Located in the EUR
Perspective from Taiwan
Discussion
Conclusion
References
Chapter 10 Traditional Malay Ulam for Healthy Ageing
Introduction
Antidiabetic Activity
Antihypertensive Activity
Antihyperlipidaemic Activity
Anticancer Activity
Protective Effect for Cognitive Decline and Dementia
Conclusion and Recommendation
References
Chapter 11 The Value of TCM in Health Preservation in Healthy Ageing
A Good Quality and Sufficient Sleep
Eat on Time and Eat Local and Seasonal Food
Good Conjugal Love for Health and Longevity
Chapter 12 The Value of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion of
Hua Tuo Five-Animal Play with Traditional Chinese Medicine
Conduction Exercise (Dao Yin) and Hua Tuo Five-Animal Play
Connotation in TCM
Connotation in Modern Medicine
Connotation in TCM
Connotation in Modern Medicine
Connotation in TCM
Connotation in Modern Medicine
Connotation in TCM
Connotation in Modern Medicine
Connotation in TCM
Connotation in Modern Medicine
Practising Essentials of Hua Tuo Five-Animal Play
Chapter 13 An Ayurvedic Approach for Healthy Ageing
Introduction
Ayurvedic Aspect
Ayurveda- An Answer to Healthy Ageing
Conclusion
References
Chapter 14 Principles and Practice of Yoga for Rejuvenation
Introduction
What Is Yoga
Astanga Yoga
Yama and Niyama
Role of Yama and Niyama in Rejuvenation
Asana
How Asana Rejuvenates
Pranayama (Yogic Breathing Technique)
Physiology of Puraka-Kumbhaka-Rechaka
How Pranayama Rejuvenates
Pratyahara (Sensorial Transcendence)
How Pratyahara Rejuvenates
Dharana (Concentration), Dhyana (Meditation), and Samadhi (Super-Conscious Stage/Enlightenment)
How Meditation Helps in Rejuvenation
Conclusion
References
Chapter 15 Rapid Ageing in Thailand and Implications for
Thai Traditional Medicine
The Ageing Society of Thailand
Thai Traditional Medicine
The Role of Thai Traditional Medicine for the Health Care of the Elderly
Traditional and Herbal Medicines
Nuad Thai (Traditional Thai Massage)
Hot Herbal Compress
Herbal Poultice for Knee Osteoarthritis
Health Promotion Activities
Conclusion
References
Chapter 16 Health Benefits of Exercise for Older People: The Research
Evidence and Approaches to Maximize Participation
Introduction
Evidence, Gaps and Future Research
Conclusion
References
Chapter 17 Discussion on Principles and Methods of Tai Chi Qigong in Preventing Falling Among the Elderly
Chapter 18 Integrated Management in Elderly
Main Differences Between Chinese and Western Medicine
Advantages of Integrated Management in Elderly
Basic Principles and Strategies of Integrated Management
Features of Integrated Management in Common Diseases of the Elderly
Coronary Heart Disease
Congestive Cardiac Failure
Stroke
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Arthritis, Osteoporosis
Hypertension
Diabetes
Dyslipidemia
Renal Failure
Chapter 19 Mental Health and Healthy Aging – Prevention and Management
Introduction
Aging and Mental Health in Malaysia
COVID- 19: Mental Health and the Elderly
A Life Span Approach to Understand Mental Health
Wellness Pathways
Nutrition
Exercise
Yoga
Tai Chi
Dance
The Arts
Music
Art & Art Therapy
Social Support
Nature and the Environment
Japan’s Ikigai
Japan’s One Hundred Year Life Program
Bibliography
Chapter 20 Laughter Is the Best Therapy for Happiness and Healthy Life Expectancy
Introduction
The Associations between Psychological Stress and Diseases
Sex and Age Differences in Laughter
Laughter and Pain
Associations of Laughter with Lifestyle-Related Diseases
Associations of Laughter with Functional Disability and Mortality
Effects of Laughter on Lifestyle and Physical and Psychological Health
Factors Associated with Increased Laughter in Daily Life
Conclusion
References
Chapter 21 Impact of Music Therapy on Complicated Grief Reactions in Elderly Persons
Introduction
Dimension of Problem
Terminology Issues
Prevalence
Consequences and Comorbidity
Treatment and Ethical Issues
Aim
Methodology
Results.
Individual Case
Discussion
Conclusion
References
Chapter 22 Empowering the Community in Healthy Ageing
Introduction
Definition of Empowerment
Model of Empowerment
Linear Empowerment Process Model
Contextual Behavioral Empowerment Model
The Social Work Model for Empowerment Oriented Practice
The Iterative Empowerment Process Model
Empowerment in Malaysia
Economic Dimension (Productive Ageing)
Environment Dimension (Supportive Ageing)
Health Dimension (Healthy Ageing)
Social Dimension (Active Ageing)
Spiritual Dimension (Positive Ageing)
Challenges in Empowerment
Physical Accessibility Barrier
Economic Barrier
Social Barriers
Unfriendly Nature of Healthcare Environment Barriers
Conclusion
Note
References
Chapter 23 Aging in Place: Beyond the Home
Aging Successfully: Key to Aging in Place
Safe and Enabling Homes
Age-Friendly Environments Outside the Home
Pitfalls of the Digital Age
Conclusion
References
Chapter 24 Mapping Healthy Ageing Start-ups:
The Role of Accelerators
and Incubators in Supporting Innovation for Prevention and
Wellness in Southeast Asia
Introduction
Technology for Health
What is a Start-up?
A snapshot of Asian Start-ups Tackling Healthy Ageing Challenges
Accelerators and Incubators
A Snapshot of Accelerators/Incubators in Asia
Knowledge Translation in Health Prevention and Wellness
Problematization
Interessement
Enrolment
Mobilization
Dementia-Friendly
Design: The Desert Rose House and
iAccelerate – A Case Study
Methodology
Critical and Collective Reflexivity
Privacy
Master Bedroom
Bathroom
Kitchen
Conclusion
References
Chapter 25 Translational Research: A Novel Yam Protein with
Tremendous Potential for Menopausal Syndrome
Introduction
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for Menopausal Symptoms
Population Aging in Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, Asia, Europe,
and the USA
Estrogen, Healthy Aging, and Longevity
Isolation of Estrogenic and Osteogenic Protein DOI from Yam
(Dioscorea opposita) Rhizomes
Characterization of DOI from Yam (Dioscorea opposita) Rhizomes
Stimulatory Effect of DOI on Viability of Normal Cells (Rat Ovarian
Granulosa Cells and Mouse Splenocytes) and Its Suppressive Effect
on Cancer Cells (Ovarian Cancer OVCA-429
Cells and Breast Cancer
MCF-7
Cells)
Estradiol-Stimulating
Effect of DOI In Vitro
Estradiol-Stimulating
Effect of DOI In Vivo
Stimulatory Effect of DOI on Expression of FSHR and Aromatase In Vivo
Stimulatory Effect of DOI on Bone Mineral Density and Microarchitecture
Stimulatory Effect of DOI on Expression of BDNF and Its Receptor
TrkB gp145 in the Prefrontal Cortex of the Brain
DOI-Like
Proteins from Other Dioscorea Species
Discussion
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 26 Conclusion – The Way Forward
Index of Countries
Index of Policies & Legislation
Index of Herbal Plants
Index of Practices
Subject Index
Index of Name
