A cross-sectional study accomplished with the objective of evaluating the quality of life for elderly registered in the Family Health Units of Foz do Iguaçu - PR. The data were collected from October 2009 to March 2010 in the seniors' residence, using WHOQOL-OLD. The sample consists of 192 seniors selected randomly. The results showed better life quality among not so old seniors, white, with eight or more years of study, living with a partner, that had a religious faith, had a paid work, and that are not retired yet. Aging and death are seen as a natural fact and the aspect that jeopardizes the most the quality of the seniors' life is the lack of perspectives of social participation in the community. It is concluded that there is a need for health professionals to pay more attention to the aspects that influence negatively in the determination of the quality of the seniors' life.
Quality of Life; Aging; Old Age Assistance; Nursing; Health Promotion
