Is it really possible for a senior to be significantly disabled, dependent on others for help with basic activities of daily living, yet consider their quality of life good? A recent study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society suggests that the answer is an emphatic YES.
This fascinating study interviewed 62 elderly persons who were cared for by On Lok, a San Francisco based program that cares for disabled older persons who are eligible for nursing home care, but wish to continue living in the community. In extended interviews, the seniors were asked about positive and negative aspects of their life.
via geripal.org