Influencia de la ocupación en actividades de la vida diaria y de ocio sobre la salud real de la persona mayor

Abstract

The 21st century is destined to conform by a population to trend to age. For this motive, strategies have to be looked to improve the quality of life of this sector of population. One of the variables that affect of more determinant form in the quality of life of the major person is the health. The aims of this study is to determinate if the occupational level of the elderly influences his health. The sample was composed by 500 sixty-year-old elderly. The used instrument has been the Questionnaire of Occupational Conduct of the Major (C-COM). A moderated correlation exists between realizing a major number of occupations and to have a major level of health. These results guide future programs and occupational policies. Also, if being busy improving the level of health could reduce health spending, investing in occupation.

Keywords

• Occupation
• Health
• Elderly
• Leisure
• Quality of Life