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N2  - Introduction  As individuals age, they experience a progressive decline in their functional reserve and subsequently in their function. The population generally lives longer at present as compared to the past centuries (Fauci et al, 2008). In the Philippines, the projected life expectancy at birth is 71 years old and that the elderly (>65 years old) comprise 4.1% of the total population (CIA Fact Book). This increase in life expectancy may be accounted to modern researches, technological advancements, and improvements in environmental and behavioral factors (Beers and Berkow, 1999).  The elderly is a vulnerable group in the face of rapid social and economic changes. Due to urbanization, migration and fertility decline, the pool of available sources of familial support for the elderly has been diminished thus leading to their abandonment. In addition, instead of receiving passive support, the elderly in the Philippines still serve as providers to their children and grandchildren (Natividad and Cruz, 1996). Such issues should not be overlooked especially since these may predispose the elderly to reduced quality of life.  Quality-of-life (QOL) is the degree of various dimensions of well-being of an individual or a group of individuals (Spiker, 1996). It cannot be directly measured; thus, it requires special instruments and techniques for measurement. The QOL Index aims to provide a tool to monitor the various dimensions of the QOL in the community (i.e. social, health, environmental and economic). It is intended to monitor conditions which affect the living and working conditions of the people in order to focus community action on improving public health.
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