Comparison of Nutritional Habits, Physical Activity Levels and Quality of Life among Normal Cognition Elderly Individuals Living in Nursing Homes or at Their Residence


Duran S., Ozdinc S., Celik Ö., Selcuk H., Sonmez Z. S.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GERONTOLOGY, vol.13, no.4, pp.339-343, 2019 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 13 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Doi Number: 10.6890/ijge.201912_13(4).0015
  • Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GERONTOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.339-343
  • Keywords: nutrition, physical activity, muscle strength, quality of life, RELIABILITY, VALIDITY, NUTRIENT
  • Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: The process of ageing affects an individual's nutritional status, quality of life and physical activity level. This study aimed to compare these parameters among elderly individuals living either in nursing homes or at their residence.