Activity status of elderly residing

ABSTRACT

Growing needs of the elderly patients is an essential concern for more strategies specially in the field of treatment and care, prevailing safe life style and a supportive environment. Activity can build self confidence in these patients and protect them against immobility. In a descriptive study on the elderly patients over 65 years of age 125 subjects were randomly selected. Their daily activity was investigated by Bartle Index [B.I] and a checklist including 10 activities through interviews and observations. Personal characteristics and questions on personal health evaluation were asked simultaneously. The data were analyzed by SPSS, T- test, ANOVA and pearson coefficient test The findings showed that the subjects were 44% male elderly patients and 59% female with mean age and SD of 70.78 +/- 5.6. Their residing status was 94% permanent and 6% temporary. Their attitude concerning their health was 83% as average to very negative. Other findings based on Bartle Index showed that 2% had average activity 98% had low physical activity [90-0]. Daily physical activity had an association with sex, type of residence and having a physically restrictive disease. ANOVA showed a significant m association between residing time and the attitude to health as a result of elderly daily physical activities Physical disability can be a major factor for health satisfaction feeling. The elderly actually have more disabilities and need help for their daily activities