Counseling Intervention for Enhancing Physical Health and Subjective Well-Being Among Elderly With Chronic Illness at Geriatric Homes

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of counseling intervention in improving physical health and subjective well-being among elderly with chronic illness at geriatric homes. The study was conduct in four geriatric homes affiliated with social solidarity agency .The sample of this study 102 elderly individuals. data were collected through an interview questionnaire sheet , KATZ Activities of Daily Living scale, Personal Health Inventory, The Modified Subjective Well-Being Scale and Medication Adherence Self-Efficacy Scale (MASES).The result of the present study showed a highest proportion of old age have Independence level of Daily activity. there was a significant improvement in a neutral zone of health behavior and subjective well-being after implementing counseling sessions. The present study recommended that future research to assesses an impact of health-promoting lifestyle behaviors on life satisfaction among elderly individual with chronic illness at geriatric homes.