Quality of life of the elderly
Quality of life of the elderly

Summary/Abstract: Drawing on Simone de Beauvoir’s call for a change perspectiveon old age, as perceive, this article reviews theliterature for factors and aspects that influence the qualityof life of the elderly. Simone de Beauvoir saw old age asthe individual’s unending struggle with the indifferencethat elderly people encounter, and with pain and illnesses.The improvement in the situation of the elderly cannot beaccomplished by merely raising pensions and providingfair housing; rather it is necessary to have a more profoundchange – a change of life (de Beauvior, 1996). Hence,improving the quality life of elderly people necessitatesa more holistic approach, that considers physical functioning,mental, social, environmental and cognitive conditionin addition to traditional aspects involving health and economicaspects.

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