Health aspects in adults over 80 with independent community life: an australian perspective

Authors

  • Angélica Orb Curtin University of Technology; Freemasons Center for Research into Aged Care Services

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692004000400003

Keywords:

aged, leisure activities, adult health

Abstract

This qualitative study describes the factors that influence the health care practices of 14 elderly persors living independently in Perth, Western Australia. Through in-depth interviews with the participants, the health care practices people were explored. Five distinct themes emerged from the data. These themes were the past time, an active life, nutrition, getting old, economical security and personal satisfaction. This study provides an insight into the life of older adults and the problems associated with ageing.

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Published

2004-08-01

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 4 (2004)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Orb, A. (2004). Health aspects in adults over 80 with independent community life: an australian perspective. Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 12(4), 589-596. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692004000400003