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Visual impairments, functional and health status, and life satisfaction among elderly Bedouins in Israel
- Authors:
- IECOVICH Esther, ISRALOWITZ Richard E.
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing International, 29(1), Winter 2004, pp.71-87.
- Publisher:
- Springer
- Place of publication:
- New York
Examined the impact of visual impairment on daily functioning and subjective wellbeing of elderly Bedouins (60 or over) by studying 88 who participated in a day care programme in a Bedouin town in southern Israel. Findings show the majority have visual problems in terms of close and distance sight. Impairment significantly correlated with perceived daily functioning, health status and sense of life satisfaction. Discusses the findings in terms of policy and services provision for the elderly. Provides recommendations for additional research.