The study relationship between social support and quality of life among elderly people in Kerman

Field goal: Improving the economic status and health in the elderly population are growing. But we consider that only increased longevity is not symptoms of development, quality of life is more important. Quality of life of elderly people is influenced by several factors, one of the most important factors is support social. This survey was done among 380 elderly men and women have been living in the city of Kerman. The research tool was a questionnaire with interview; questionnaire and the SF36 was used for assessing the quality of life and for measuring social support; a questionnaire was used. The most important supporters were in the first degree was wife/husband and then son and in third grade daughter. Mean score of physical quality of life was more than average mental health score. The results showed that emotional support, financial services, advisory and information, and age relationship with both components of quality of life According to the findings by increasing the types of social support, especially emotional support can be a great help to improve the quality of life for seniors.