Social repercussions of the acquisition of a physical disability in elderly living
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2017v20i1p41-55Keywords:
Elderly, People with Physical Disabilities, Adaptación.Abstract
The objective to know the social impact on the lives of older people who have acquired disabilities. A descriptive, exploratory study with a qualitative approach conducted in a Specialized Center for Physical Rehabilitation and Hearing with 22 elderly people who had acquired physical disability, using as instruments the sociobiodemográfico questionnaire and interview. For the analysis of data was used NVivo softwear and thematic content analysis. The acquisition of disability in old age generated dependency, social isolation, sadness, absence from work and prejudice, but it is possible to adapt and overcome such situation.
Keywords: Elderly; People with Physical Disabilities; Adaptación.