The Level Of Life Quality in Elderly
Keywords:
Quality of life, Elderly, GerontologyAbstract
The problem that occurs in the elderly is a decrease in function in physical abilities, namely hearing, vision, and memory which affects the psychology of the elderly, where they live also affects the lives of the elderly. The problem that occurs in the elderly must be considered because they affect the quality of life, which will interfere with the welfare of the elderly themselves to continue their life. This study aims to describe the level of quality of life in the elderly in Yehembang village 2021. This study uses descriptive research methods. The population in this study was the elderly in Yehembang Village with a sample size of 83 samples. The technique used in this research is purposive sampling. The results of the study of 83 respondents were about the level of quality of life of the elderly in Yehembang Village almost all of them and a good quality of life (83,1%). In the description of the quality of life of the elderly in Yehembang Village, almost all the elderly have a good quality of life, namely 69 (83,1%) respondents. This is due to the physical abilities of the elderly who are still active, the environment in which they live is adequate, and also the support from their spouse and family.
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