The Quality of Life (QOL) is defined by the Central for Disease Control and Prevention (2011) as an extensive multidimensional concept that consists of subjective evaluations on the features of life, may it be positive or negative. It covers a wide range of domains for each individual, these includes health, housing, jobs, culture, values, and spirituality. For the older adult, QOL may have an additional meaning. It is about their rights, being empowered, to have self-determination and gaining independence (Scott, Webb, and Sorrentino, 2011). This essay will discuss four factors, namely Health, Ageing in Place, Social Support Network and Independence, that measures and affects the quality of life of the older adult in New Zealand, inclusive of its benefits and downsides. This essay will also analyse three positive life experiences of the older adult in a holistic approach.
First of all, who are the older people? According …show more content…
It is otherwise known as ageing in place, one of the ten goals of the Positive Ageing Strategy by the New Zealand government, wherein its goal is to make the elderly feel safe and secure while enabling them to age in the community (Ministry of Social Development, 2008b). A good home greatly affects both the physical and psychological health of its dwellers. In the case of the older people, a good living environment leads to independence, the feeling of security and the sense of satisfaction while a poor living condition might lead to elevated stress levels, , poor health, high risk for injury and social isolation (Wiles, Leibing, Guberman, Reeve and Allen, 2011; Davey, de Joux, Nana and Arcus, 2004). Regarding the latter, the MOH (2002) in partnership with local communities and authorities along with private sectors are promoting community awareness on depression to address social isolation as a part of the Health for Older People
First of all, who are the older people? According …show more content…
It is otherwise known as ageing in place, one of the ten goals of the Positive Ageing Strategy by the New Zealand government, wherein its goal is to make the elderly feel safe and secure while enabling them to age in the community (Ministry of Social Development, 2008b). A good home greatly affects both the physical and psychological health of its dwellers. In the case of the older people, a good living environment leads to independence, the feeling of security and the sense of satisfaction while a poor living condition might lead to elevated stress levels, , poor health, high risk for injury and social isolation (Wiles, Leibing, Guberman, Reeve and Allen, 2011; Davey, de Joux, Nana and Arcus, 2004). Regarding the latter, the MOH (2002) in partnership with local communities and authorities along with private sectors are promoting community awareness on depression to address social isolation as a part of the Health for Older People