It is distributed for use with permission from the author. Negative, or low, QOL may also occur, especially when people return to the community. This article describes research on QOL among persons who are aging with a disability. Both positive and negative dimensions of QOL were studied. Assistive technology can play a significant role in helping individuals who are aging with a disability to maintain valued activities and experiences.
Most people enjoy reasonable incomes, education, housing, transportation, health and free time.
And with each successive generation, less time has gone to providing the necessities of life and more to enjoying the comforts. QOL is equally important on a personal level. Individuals try to achieve a high quality of life for themselves and for their families. Exactly what constitutes QOL on a personal level varies from person to person. Some persons focus on material possessions, some on achievement and others on a sense of happiness or well-being.