Remember that successful aging is a holistic approach that encompasses all three factors. More than 35% of adults aged 65 and over have mobility limitations, affecting their independence and quality of life, and more than 25% of older people face mental health problems, such as anxiety, depression and dementia, among others. These challenges present a lower chance of aging well. Everyone has an idea of how to age successfully, as there is no single definition for it. However, with these three key components, you are assured of a more satisfying and rewarding older life.
Successful aging is the process of aging while maintaining physical health, cognitive abilities, and strong social relationships. Previous studies related to factors affecting the quality of life of older people have demonstrated better physical functioning, which is associated with community life (De Vries et al. A positive attitude towards life and aging is a crucial factor for mental health and successful aging, as it allows us to achieve happiness despite any negative factors that are being experienced. The purpose of this study was to explore the quality of life and related factors (cognitive functions, depression, dependence on care, and nurse-patient interactions) of older people living in intensive care centers and to provide the necessary data for the development of nursing interventions to improve the quality of life of people in this vulnerable population.
The results of the multiple regression analysis on factors affecting quality of life in older people are shown in Table 5.5.Therefore, this study was designed to identify factors affecting the quality of life of older people hospitalized in LTCH as a reference for the development of nursing interventions that effectively improve the quality of life of older LTCH residents. All received a first grade in the nursing degree evaluation conducted by the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, which considers financial factors, programs, services and residents' rights. As the demand for long-term care continues to increase steadily as the population ages, factors such as the quality of life of hospitalized older people are expected to become more important than the size or number of hospitals (McDermott et al.
