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Factors Affecting an Older Adult’s Quality of Life - Coggle Diagram
Factors Affecting an
Older Adult’s Quality of Life
Overall Health and Wellness
Chronic pain symptomatology
Mental health: depression, anxiety or other psychological problems (dementia, living with cognitive impairment)
Undergoing medical treatments
Mobility issues
Sensory impairments (hearing loss), negatively affect one’s ability to function independently, and increases risk of falls and injuries.
Ability to perform Daily Activities of Living or take care of one’s self (feeding one’s self, bathing, etc)
Sleep quality
Lifestyle Choices
Levels of activity and regular exercise (both physical and mental), smoking, alcohol and diet
Social Issues/Relationships/Environmental Interactions
Social isolation: can be harmful to senior adults, leading to depression, anxiety, and cognitive decline
Continuing to participate in activities one enjoys
Maintaining social connections
Social contact with family members
Perceived level of happiness and enjoyment with one’s life
Sense of purpose
Financial insecurity
Financial stress can lead to anxiety and depression, which can impact overall well-being, especially those living on a fixed income.
Unsustainable Pension Commitments: Older adults depend on a smaller group of people to pay for higher health costs, pension benefits, and other publicly funded programs.
Housing/Living environment
Inadequate housing: poorly maintained or unsafe living environments, can harm the well-being of older adults.
Health hazards like mold or pests, and mobility issues such as stairs or narrow doorways.
Societal Attitudes
Ageism: Leads to social exclusion, stereotypes, discrimination, reduced opportunities, and decreased self-esteem, which can negatively affect mental health and well-being.
Discrimination: Marginalized groups e.g., Indigenous population, new comers/immigrants, Black Canadians
Elder abuse and neglect:
Older adults are vulnerable to abuse, neglect, and exploitation, which can cause physical and emotional harm.
Access to healthcare
Barriers to accessing healthcare, transportation issues or a lack of health insurance. Long hospital wait times.This can result in untreated medical conditions, reduced quality of life, and premature death.
Inadequate Home Care Services/Long term care access: Being on a waitlist etc
Increased Healthcare Costs, including medication costs/inadequate coverage