Quality of life of elderly in old age home and in the community

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Author Details : Rajendra Singh*, Pranesh Singh, Reena Singh, Hutesh Singh

Volume : 10, Issue : 1, Year : 2024

Article Page : 24-27

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.jpmhh.2024.007

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Abstract

Background: Old age is a period of transition when one has to deal not only with the physical wellbeing, but also with the challenges of mental, social and economic wellbeing. The elderly essentially require understanding, compassionate care, unconditional love and support with human touch. Family is the basic unit of the society and our elderly are its roots, they need tender care, respect and regards.
Objectives: To find out the difference in old person’s quality of life, living in a old age home & in the community.
This was an observational studyconducted at Government run old age home, Araji bag, Azamgarh and at the OPD of Government SDJH Medical College & Hospital, Chandeswar, Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh. For assesment OPQoL (WHO) questioner was used.
Results: This study shows that mean of OPQoL in group 1 (at community/at Home) was 60.20±6.94 and Mean of OPQoL in group 2 (At Old age Home) was 53.83±8.24. Paired T-test also shows that senior citizens living with family members were happier than senior citizens living at old age home.
Conclusion: This study suggests that senior citizens living with family members were happier than senior citizens living at old age home.

Keywords: Quality of life, WHO-OPQoL, Old Age Home, Community, Aging

How to cite : Singh R, Singh P, Singh R, Singh H, Quality of life of elderly in old age home and in the community. J Prev Med Holist Health 2024;10(1):24-27

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