Therefore, the authors undertook to examine the factors related to the quality of life in the group of elderly people covered by outpatient treatment and institutional care. Quality of life assessment is in accordance with a holistic approach to every patient, which is confirmed by the strategic document “Healthy Future” adopted by the Council of Ministers, the main objective of which is to improve the quality of life related to health in the elderly, contributing to the improvement of the well-being of the society. The demand for quality of life research in the elderly is reported by the medical and nursing community because the health problems that affect it make it difficult to effectively treat multimorbidity.

Assessment of quality of life should be an integral part of diagnosis in the patient treatment process as the results of the study of quality of life can be used in the prevention of many diseases. Paying attention to elderly people living in various types of institutions in order to meet their healthcare needs is crucial as the primary task of healthcare providers is to focus on maintaining or even improving their quality of life. Quality of life in various types of institutions is often perceived in contrasting ways as it is determined by the attitude of medical and nursing staff.

Home for the elderly is more than a physical place it is associated with the presence of loved ones from whom they experience a sense of being needed, loved and valued, which positively affects their quality of life. Their assessment is highly affected by their place of residence (own house or institution). Despite stereotypical views, the perception of quality of life by older adults is not always negative.

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