Describir la calidad de vida y deterioro cognitivo de los adultos mayores de las zonas rurales y urbanas en Azuay-Cuenca.

Abstract

The process of deterioration occurs throughout life and intensifies with age in various stages of development, culminating at the end of it. This research aims to analyze the transition from normal to pathological aging, focusing on describing the psychological, social, and physiological factors influencing cognitive decline in older adults. Additionally, it seeks to establish the relationship of these factors with the quality of life and the living environment in which these individuals live (rural and urban areas). Given the increasing aging of the population, this study conducted bibliographic research by consulting various sources, including books, academic journals, web repositories, and articles, among others. The results indicate that residing in urban areas, poor nutrition, concurrent diseases (such as diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, anxiety, and depression), a precarious economic situation, and inadequate living conditions are the factors that contribute to the development of pathologies related to cognitive impairment.