Calidad de vida en la vejez: condiciones diferenciales

Abstract

The concept of the quality of life is particularly dlficult to operationalize. Nevertheless, it is possible to establish one of its essential conditions: its multidimensionality. Like life itself the quality of life is made up of many ingredients. Additionally, the quality of life of the elderly is dependent on the context or circumstances in which the individual lives. We evaluated multiple indicators of the quality of life by interviewing subjects older than 65 and whose personal circumstances were distinct. These variables included age, gender, socio-economic status andplace of living (at home or in public or private residences for the elderly). We conclude that in old age socio-economic status, gender, and age are more important than the place of residence in determining the quality of life.