Dlouhodobá péče o nesoběstačné seniory a kvalita života jejich pečujících

Abstract

This article focuses on the issue of long-term care of dependent elderly and quality of life of their carers. Elderly care has an impact on the quality of life of family members. The research was carried out through a questionnaire and interview. The quality of life was measured using the WHOQOL instrument. The research aimed to identify the current levels of family members’ quality of life and the factors influencing the quality of life thereof. The research findings showed a lower quality of life for family caregivers as compared to non-caregivers in the Czech Republic. The main factor effecting the quality of life was a degree of elderly dependency. This research represents a contribution to descriptions of life situation and position of family carers of their dependent elderly.