The Impact of Loneliness and Resilience on Quality of Life among Elderly Living in Geriatric Homes

Abstract

Background: Quality of life is a vital element in the care of old people and is an indicator of overall health. Loneliness and resilience are among the factors that affect elderly quality of life. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of loneliness and resilience on quality of Life among elderly living in geriatric homes. Methods: a descriptive correlational research design was utilized in the current study, a convenience sample of (30) elderly was selected. The research was implemented at three geriatric homes; Islamic Acquaintance Association for Elderly Care (Dar El Hana), Hedya Barakat Geriatric Home, and Maana Geriatric Home which all located at Giza Governorate, data were collected using four tools; personal data questionnaire, loneliness scale, resilience scale, and World Health organization quality of life scale. Results: results revealed low levels of loneliness among residents, moderate to high level of resilience and quality of life among majority of residents, significant negative statistical correlation between loneliness and both resilience and quality of life and positive statistical correlation between resilience and quality of life. Conclusion: both loneliness and resilience has impact on quality of life among elderly. Recommendations: programs to enhance social functioning and resilience may be effective in improving quality of life among elderly living at geriatric homes.