Why Is It Difficult to Define "Quality of Life" and Measure

question 20

Essay

Why is it difficult to define "quality of life" and measure well-being in old age? How is this difficulty problematic for gerontology? How does this difficulty render decisions about whether to intervene in suspected cases of abuse or neglect problematic?

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Definitions:

Hemiplegia

A condition resulting in paralysis on one side of the body, often due to stroke or brain injury.

Dysphasia

A language disorder marked by impairment in the ability to speak, read, write, or comprehend spoken or written language, often due to brain injury or disease.

Paraplegia

Paralysis of the legs due to spinal cord injury.

GABA Agonists

Substances that mimic the action of the neurotransmitter GABA, enhancing its inhibitory effects in the nervous system.