WHY SINGLE ADULTS END UP IN NURSING HOMES
Keywords:
lonely elderly, quality of life, nursing homesAbstract
The phenomenon of the growing number of ageing people in the world is perhaps the most significant economic, health and social challenge we face today. As a result of increased life expectancy, as well as lower mortality rates, the number of the world's elderly population is growing at a rapid pace. This brings to the fore the issue of active ageing, in which the continued participation of older people in everyday activities is increasing. This can generate a better quality of life. Active aging refers to the physical, social and mental well-being as well as social participation, protection, safety and care of the elderly to avoid disability, chronic diseases and less use of health services.This paper explores the views of lonely elderly and institutionalized elderly and what were the main reasons for their institutionalization.
Purpose of the study: To investigate the main reasons for the placement of single adults in care homes in the last stage of their lives and how this affects their quality of life
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