Projects
Evaluation of the way in which local authorities realize a locally inclusive policy for the elderly, in which the participation of (vulnerable) elderly people in society is guaranteed KU Leuven
Article 10 of the Decree on the promotion of an inclusive Flemish policy on the elderly and the policy participation of the elderly of 7 December 2012 explicitly asks to make an evaluation by the end of the third year after the entry into force of the Decree on the way in which the local achieve an inclusive local policy on the elderly and guarantee the participation of the elderly in this. To date, this evaluation has not yet been carried ...
Quality care within assisted living and residential elderly care facilities HOGENT
Evaluation of the way in which local government implements a participatory governance for elderly people. Ghent University
This research wants to quantitatively and qualitatively investigate the way in which, and the extent to which (1) local governments conduct a participatory policy for the elderly, and (b) elderlt people participate with local government.
Research in Balance and Locomotion regarding Assessment and Neurorehabilitation from Children to Elderly (BALANCE). University of Antwerp
Towards Optimized Virtual Reality Interventions for Improving Balance and Muscle Strength in Healthy Elderly KU Leuven
Summary
Independence at older age is compromised on a large scale by fall-related injuries. About 40% of those aged 65 and older, fall at least once per year. The high incidence of falls is attributable to risk factors such as age-related decreases in postural control and muscle strength. However, balance training programs can improve postural control and muscle strength and thereby reduce the risk of falls. Challenging weight shifts ...
Gerodent PLUS: primary oral care for home-dwelling elderly Ghent University
The aim of Gerodent PLUS is to promote good oral health and to create the currently absent continuity in the provision of oral care for the rapidly growing group of vulnerable elderly living at home at the level of primary care regions.This goal is pursued through (1) improved interprofessional collaboration between caregivers and (2) improving access to care for frail and care-dependent elderly people who stay at home or in a form of ...
Test framework for the deployment of the personal budget for persons with disabilities within the recognized capacity of an elderly provision KU Leuven
The project has the following research objectives:
1) Identify the current funding streams within each of the sectors concerned (sector Persons with a disability and Elderly Care sector).
2) Investigate the modalities of the deployment of the PVB (personal budget) within recognized and subsidized capacity for elderly care. Special attention is paid to the invoicing of the different costs (healthcare-related costs, management ...
Evaluation of the management of the covid-19 crisis in elderly care. KU Leuven
Policy recommendations and evaluation of the management of the covid-19 crisis in the organization of elderly care.
Evaluating and improving the bicycling skills of elderly bicyclists on e-bikes Ghent University
Cycling is a healthy way of transportation that offers the possibility to sustain an appropriate level of physical activity. With the introduction of the electrical assisted bicycle, the elderly start to cycle more frequently and for longer distances. This increase in bicycle usage, unfortunately, also yields a higher number of bicycling accidents, with especially the elderly at risk. The combination of increased speed, weight and unnatural ...