Critical points of viability in elderly patients with visual deficits

BACKGROUND: With an increase in the average life expectancy of the population, the number of elderly people is increasing, and issues related to their health and vitality are becoming more relevant. Critical points of viability in the elderly are the moments when their body becomes the most vulnerable and requires special attention and care.

AIMS: the study of critical points of viability in elderly patients with visual impairment and the identification of the relationship between various mental or psychiatric diseases.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: A correlation analysis of key variables was carried out and the relationship between different variables was revealed. We conducted several tests to identify cognitive impairment, depression and learned about the quality of people's sleep.

RESULTS: As a result of the study, 2,646 elderly people underwent 40,5% of men and 59,5% of women, whose average age was 69,69 ± 6,22 years. More than half of the respondents had no physical activity and had a normal sleep quality. According to the study, psychological stability was positively associated with quality of life and negatively associated with depression and sleep quality (p<0,01). Depression, cognitive impairment, and sleep quality were positively associated with quality of life. Sleep quality showed a negative association with quality of life, depression (p<0,01) and cognitive impairment, and a positive association with depression (p<0,01).

CONCLUSIONS: Critical points of viability in the elderly are an important problem that requires special attention and care. Support from relatives, friends and specialists plays a special role, which can help prevent crisis situations and ensure that older people age with dignity. Preventive measures, proper nutrition, physical activity and regular medical examinations also play an important role in maintaining the vitality and quality of life of the elderly.