PSYCHO SOCIAL DETERMINATS OF FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCE IN THE SENIOR CITIZENS: AN INDEX FOR REHABILITATION NEEDS

Dr. V. Subrmanayam; Ms. Kalavathi.P; Ms. Sophia Sharon; Dr. D.Jamuna

Volume : IX, Issue : VIII, August - 2020

PSYCHO SOCIAL DETERMINATS OF FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCE IN THE SENIOR CITIZENS: AN INDEX FOR REHABILITATION NEEDS

Dr. V. Subrmanayam, Ms. Kalavathi. P, Ms. Sophia Sharon, Dr. D. Jamuna

Abstract :

Decline of functional competence is one of the markers of old age. Low functional competence imposes not only restrictions in mobility and increases dependency during old age. This study is an attempt to assess the patterns of functional competence in a sample of 300 elderly living in semi urban areas of Chittoor District. Patterns of functional competence were measured through ADL, IADL, PBADL and SPFC. Findings suggest a differential pattern of functional competence across physical and mental activities, social supports, health practices, age, gender and economic groups etc. The outcome of the study highlights the need for rehabilitation services for the need based vulnerable elderly.