For the survey, older people were asked questions about their own perception of themselves, those around them, their experiences of aging and frailty, and their assessment of their own health and participation. to active and social life.
Findings from the questionnaires show that a complaining and self-aging attitude leads directly to a lack of interest in participating in social and physical activities, poorer health status, and poor quality of life and also negative looks from others.
” Seeing yourself old and frail, we act as if we are old and frail “says a participant in the survey. This false perception engages the elderly in a negative vicious circle. In fact, they are disengaged and no longer seek to participate in social and physical activities that are good for their health and which would help reduce age-related health problems.
This study highlights the importance of psychological factors for the health and autonomy of the elderly.
