REFLECTING ON PREDICTORS OF QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG ELDERLY

Author Name: 1. Rammohan Sharma 2. Dr. Sreemini Pillai

Volume/Issue: 03/03

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://www.doi-ds.org/doilink/09.2022-28238966/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Ph.D.Scholar, Faculty of Nursing Sciences, Malwanchal University, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
2. Research Guide, Faculty of Nursing Sciences, Malwanchal University, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

ABSTRACT

This article highlights the most crucial element of functioning, life expectancy and satisfaction in living that is predictors of quality of life. What predictors are and how it affects the quality of life in elderly is one of the most poorly understood concept. With this study the researchers aims to draw attention of the readers to the most crucial element of life and how it affects the vulnerable population nationally and globally. Maintaining the quality of life is obligation of family, society and government at large. Although many predictors relationship such as physical, mental, family support, social support are well documented but further exploration as to how spirituality, close emotional ties, financial dependency, living arrangements affects quality of life in old age is warranted.

Key words: Quality of Life, Predictors, Elderly people