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, Sedef; Ozdinc, Sevgi; Celik, ÖZGE; Selcuk, Halit; Sonmez, Zehra

doi:10.6890/ijge.201912_13(4).0015

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

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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)

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.