Quality of life, depression, and activities of daily living in the rural elderly of Birjand in 2011

Despite scientific advances taking place in the medical field, and increased life expectancy in modern societies, we have witnessed a significant growth in the elderly population in recent decades have been. Adults of different risks and different from other age groups are facing. This study was designed to assess quality of life, depression, and activities of daily living in older adults was conducted in 91 villages in Birjand city. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 360 elderly in the rural city of Birjand. Data collection The World Health Organization quality of life questionnaire, 26-item, 15-item geriatric depression scale (GDS), 6 items daily living activities (ADL) 7-item questionnaire with activities of daily living (IADL) has been. Data were analyzed using SPSS software version 19 and the values ​​of p ≤ 0.05 was considered significant. The mean quality of life (4/10 ± 9/77) and the mean (SD) depression (9/2 ± 5/5), the mean and standard deviation of daily life activities by means of (5/1 ± 5/6) mean and standard deviation of daily living and instrumental activities (3 ± 12), respectively. Cleans demographic variables, physical activity and sport, education, marital status, depression and daily activities with and without the quality of life was statistically significant (05/0p ≤). Significant relationship between quality of life and depressive strong Vmkvs (56/0- (R = activities of daily living without the (32/0- (R = a means (39/0- (R = quality of life and a significant inverse relationship was observed. The results showed that the activities of daily living improves quality of life and reduce depression. Thus the official of the health care system must work to create an environment and programs tailored to the cortex in town and country