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The aim of this study was to determine the effect of combined drug management and an exercise program on symptoms and the happiness levels of elderly women people living at home. This interventional study included a total of 35 women, aged 65 to 74 years, who were registered at the Family Healthcare Centre. A 14-week program was combined with exercise and drug management. Pre-test and post-test evaluations results were recorded. The Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale (ESAS), Oxford Happiness Questionnaire-Short Form (OHQ-SF) and a sociodemographic form and Follow-Up form were used for data collection. The mean ESAS points of the symptoms of pain, tiredness, sadness, and insomnia showed a significant decrease after intervention and the sense of well-being improved (p <.001). A statistically significant increase was determined in the happiness levels of the participants after intervention. The combined program of drug management and exercise was found to be effective in raising happiness levels and reducing symptoms in elderly women. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: In order to live in a world created for the sighted, older adults with visual impairment must adapt to complete vision-dependent activities that require reading, writing, and object identification. The objective of this study was to explore the occupational lives of three older adults with visual impairment. Method: A qualitative study with four interviews each and two observation sessions each was conducted with older adults with visual impairment. Data were analyzed by participant and across participants using open, axial, and selective coding. Codes were refined throughout the process yielding the themes of the study. Results: Three themes emerged from the analysis: an occupational life of doing, an occupational life rich with well-being, and an occupational life filled with motivation for independence. Participants were highly motivated to complete their occupations and activities independently. Participation in activities in the home and community environments provided participants with life satisfaction and happiness. Through problem-solving skills, adaptations, and support of family and friends, participants successfully completed their desired occupations. Conclusion: This study highlights the importance of motivation and support to facilitate participation in occupations in the home and community environments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Delineates how older individuals living in metropolitan areas in the United States perceive the social and psychological conditions around them and relate those to the perception of happiness. Reasons for the emphasis on older metropolitan population; Factors that would help elderly metropolitan Americans to cope with negative feelings at older ages and make them happy.

The author reflects on the different struggles faced by men to acquire his goals in life. The author presents that the real joy in life comes from the upward struggle and not on its prizes. He emphasizes that God gives a struggling soul the joy of search that makes it worth while regardless of the prize won or the treasure gained. He points that man is happier if he faces life with a joyous surge of soul and performs his duty because of the happiness in the struggle against odds.

The article discusses a study on the relation of growing older and happiness. According to Yang Yang, a General Social Survey showed that happiness peaks in late 50s, long after the "glory days" of youth. However, some people do not experience the same level of happiness in old age. For instance, baby boomers had the lowest levels of happiness, due perhaps to competition in school and in the workplace. In terms of gender, there is no noticeable difference in the happiness levels of men and women later in life. On the other hand, whites are significantly happier than African Americans as they age.

Reports on a study that assessed the extent to which humor is perceived as a sex-linked characteristic with regard to its `role' in the lives of elderly men and women. Methodology of the study; Relevant research and supporting evidences; Participants; Research design.