Starość – blaski i cienie. Wstępna diagnoza rzeczywistości
The light and dark shade of old age. A provisional diagnosis of reality
Author(s): Monika Zysnarska, Urszula Kwapisz, Dorota Bernad, Jolanta Sielska, Tomasz MaksymiukSubject(s): Civil Law, Sociology of Law
Published by: Naczelna Izba Lekarska
Keywords: ageing; old age; health issues; life satisfaction
Summary/Abstract: Background: Despite numerous studies on old age and the presented results, the support systemaimed at elderly individuals is not being transformed. Also, the basic bio-psycho-socialissues of the analysed period of life are unchangeable and have an unequivocal impact on thequality of seniors’ life and the level of satisfaction from it.The aim of the study was to assess the health status of an elderly person.Material and method: The study group consisted of 504 seniors. The research was carriedout by means of a diagnostic survey. The survey technique and the Satisfaction with Life Scale(SWLS) were applied.
Journal: Medyczna Wokanda
- Issue Year: 11/2018
- Issue No: 11
- Page Range: 183-190
- Page Count: 8
- Language: English