Facing vision loss in old age can present challenges that affect an individual's independence, mobility, social inclusion, and overall well-being. Moving to a nursing home can be an important solution in such cases, providing adequate support and care.
We investigated the quality of life experiences of older adults with blindness and visual impairment living in two nursing homes. The first part summarizes the theoretical background obtained through a review of literature and online resources. The second part presents the results of the empirical study. A questionnaire was used to measure quality of life and various instruments to measure factors that could theoretically influence the quality of life experience in this population.
The results indicated that blindness or visual impairment are not key factors that negatively impact the perception of quality of life for older adults living in nursing homes, and that older adults with blindness and visual impairment experience their quality of life positively. These results can serve as a basis for further research and measures to improve the conditions for older people in institutional care. They are valuable for understanding how social and spiritual support, as well as mental health, can be reflected in the quality of life of individuals with blindness and visual impairment when they choose to live in a nursing home.
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