Abstract
A review of the research literature reveals that there is extensive interest in the meaning of quality of life of elderly people, particularly those in residential facilities. Determining how best to uphold the quality of life of elderly people is a challenge for practictioner and researcher alike. This study attempts to clarify some of the important quality of life issues by asking a range of elderly people to look closely at aspects of their routines. The responses of those people living in nursing homes, hostels, retirement villages and in the family home were compared and the results indicated that satisfaction with perceived quality of life differed according to where people lived. Where one lives appears to influence not what one regards at most important in life, but rather how satisfied one is with it. Implications are drawn from the data for professionals and researchers working in the field.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
