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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the factors that affect quality of life in elderly people withdementia. Methods: The participants for this descriptive correlational study were 97 elderly patients with dementiawho were attending a daycare center or were being cared for at home. Data were collected from the participantsusing the Mini-Mental Status Examination-Dementia Scale, the Geriatric Depression Scale (Short Form), Activityof Daily Living (ADL) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) Scale. Results: There were statistically significantdifferences in quality of life of elders with dementia according to mobility, using dementia day-care center,and cohabitation. In multiple regression analysis, depression, activity of daily of living, using dementia day-carecenters and cohabitation were significant predictors of quality of life and the four variables explained 60% of thevariance in quality of life. Conclusion: Findings indicate that to enhance the quality of life for elders with dementia,depression needs to be decreased and regular use of daycare service recommended. Further, various programsenhancing physical ability need to be developed and used with these elders.

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