Modern Senior in Dobra Commune
Modern Senior in Dobra Commune

Summary/Abstract: Aging of the body is irreversible and inevitable. Declining birthrate and thegradual increase in life expectancy means that societies in Europe, including Poland,are aging. According to forecasts, by 2030 every 4th Pole will become a senior.Therefore, the national health policy will have to meet the expectations and needs of its aging population (Osinski 2002). A huge role will be played by local, selfgovernment authorities. Implementation of programs activating the elderly can contribute to improving their quality of life and prevent social exclusion of a significant part of the society. The aim of the study was to assess the quality of life of seniors in Dobra commune.The study showed that the subjects were satisfied with life, well-educated,open to new technologies, and physically active. The degree of satisfaction with their current life situation depended on the level of education and degree of nutrition,but did not depend on gender, age, marital status, hobbies, and state of health. This is the research article.

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