This study was planned and carried out in an attempt to investigate health status and life style. Using a guideline developed by Kil Suk Young, Won Jong Soon. Interviews were done with one hundred elderly people , from October 2 through 23, 2000. The data were analyzed by frequencies, percentile scores and chisquare - test. Major health deviations identified are arthritis, blood pressure discrepancies, pain, dyspnea. Discomfort in relation to elimination (85%) and to rest activity. especially to the activities of daily living (73%) are experienced 16% revealed to be in need of assistance from others. One or more sensory discrepancies are complained by 86% of subjects. Only 14% of the subjects reported being satisfied with the life time achievements. Factors revealed that descendants were the major source of pleasure.
Leisure hours were spent mostly watching T.V. Healty life . harmonious family life and communication with the family were the three most frequent wishes towards their family members. Insurance for ageing and free health care were the request toward the society.
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