Quality of Life among Elderly People at Geriatric Home

Abstract

Background: Ageing is a natural process that causes several changes in the physical, psychological, hormonal, and social status. Most of these changes are predicted to affect the quality of life of the elderly. Aim - is to assess the quality of life among elderly people at a geriatric home. Methods: a descriptive research design was performed on a convenient sample consisted of 20 elderlies at Elhlal Elahmer and Noor Wel Amal geriatric homes that are located in Beni-Suef governorate, Egypt. Tools: Data were collected using 1) Socio-demographic Questionnaire, 2) Facts on Aging Quiz, 3) The Older People’s Quality of Life Questionnaire. Results: Study results revealed (70%) of studied elderlies having a lower quality of life and (85%) of them having insufficient knowledge about aging changes. Also, there is a negative significant correlation between sex, Source of income and total quality of life, and a positive significant correlation between the levels of education, People who visit regularly, and total QoL. Conclusion: elderlies have a lower quality of life and insufficient knowledge related to aging changes. Recommendations: Develop a psycho-educational program to enhance the quality of life for elderlies at geriatric home, and Provide an in-service training program for nurses who actually working with elderlies about psychological consequences related to aging and scientific base to manage it.