[Different living environments as a factor differentiating cognitive function and activities of daily living in patients over 50 years of age ].

Abstract

INTRODUCTION The aim of the dissertation was to com- pare the psychophysical state of people over 50 years of age from different societies. MATERIAL AND METHODS The first group consisted of 30 care home residents, the second group consisted of 30 participants of Active Senior Fair. In the research, two scales were applied: Mini-Mental State Examination, measuring the mental state, and Instrumental Activity of Daily Living, measuring agility in the field of complex everyday tasks. CONCLUSIONA: The study indicates the difference in the psychophysical state of both researched groups. The results may be connected with both age difference between groups and different living environment.