Some factors influencing the comfort of old people (mean age 73 years) in a modern home for the aged were studied. Most (76%) of the old persons were satisfied with their living conditions. Only one-fourth (24%) of the inmates were dissatisfied. The most important factors causing dissatisfaction were discomfort due to illnesses, and disagreement with other residents. On the whole, the old people were more satisfied with their life at the home for the aged than is often supposed.
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