Quality Of Life

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 1:59 pm

Politicians, Economists, Medicos and people in general are talking about "Quality Of Life" issues. Each seems to have their own definition and criteria for what they consider to be "Quality of Life" I have mine and it's fairly broad. What do you consider to be "Quality of Life" and do you have it?

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 2:03 pm

Quality of Life is a definition that would vary from person to person.

I breath every morning when I get up, I don't have hardly any aches or pains, I'm still young at 54. I can think clearly, and am generally happy all the time. What more could a person want?

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 2:03 pm

Good question Lon.

Its a difficult one though, at least for me because my mind is always buzzing with abstract criteria.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 2:04 pm

Nomad;1223053 wrote: Good question Lon.

Its a difficult one though, at least for me because my mind is always buzzing with abstract criteria. |Yeah

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 2:06 pm

Like this, Nomad?

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 2:19 pm

I found this simple presentation of the quality of life:

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G Physical Being Being/ physically able to get around.

My nutrition and the food I eat.

Psychological Being/ Being free of worry and stress.

The mood I am usually in.

Spiritual Being/ Having hope for the future.

My own ideas of right and wrong.

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G Physical Belonging/ The house or apartment I live in.

The neighbourhood I live in.

Social Belonging/ Being close to people in my family.

Having a spouse or special person.

Community Belonging/ Being able to get professional services (medical, social, etc.)

Having enough money.

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G Practical Becoming/ Doing things around my house.

Working at a job or going to school.

Leisure Becoming / Outdoor activities (walks, cycling, etc.)

Indoor activities (TV, cycling, etc.)

Growth Becoming/ Improving my physical health and fitness.

Being able to cope with changes in my life.

- Quality of Life Research Unit, University of Toronto

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Yes, I believe I do have a quality of life.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 2:27 pm

chonsigirl;1223055 wrote: Like this, Nomad?

Unfortunately yes very much like that.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 2:38 pm

Nomad;1223067 wrote: Unfortunately yes very much like that.
Perfectly understandable to me.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 2:48 pm

oscar;1223077 wrote: Perfectly understandable to me.

That is not helpful.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 3:11 pm

Nomad;1223084 wrote: That is not helpful.
It wasn't meant to be.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 4:13 pm

Some people who have a lot of material wealth, especially those who didn't work especially hard for it such as Hollywood celebrities, old money, and federal politicians, think that a high quality of life isn't possible without material possessions. Nothing could be further from the truth, of course, but that hasn't stopped them from creating the culture of envy that is strangling the US and most (all?) of the other developed nations.

There's an old song we sang in church when I was a kid, Count Your Blessings. If people looked around at the blessings they have, rather than coveting the stuff other people have, our quality of life would skyrocket, and we'd have tons of money to help the few who truly need our help.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 4:32 pm

Accountable;1223126 wrote: Some people who have a lot of material wealth, especially those who didn't work especially hard for it such as Hollywood celebrities, old money, and federal politicians, think that a high quality of life isn't possible without material possessions. Nothing could be further from the truth, of course, but that hasn't stopped them from creating the culture of envy that is strangling the US and most (all?) of the other developed nations.

There's an old song we sang in church when I was a kid, Count Your Blessings. If people looked around at the blessings they have, rather than coveting the stuff other people have, our quality of life would skyrocket, and we'd have tons of money to help the few who truly need our help.

There it is. I knew youd come around. Cmon Ill introduce you to some of my socialist friends.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 4:56 pm

Run away!!

:wah:

fuzzywuzzy · Post by **fuzzywuzzy** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 4:59 pm

I'm breathing .............now that's quality.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 5:00 pm

fuzzywuzzy;1223160 wrote: I'm breathing .............now that's quality.

yup...that's it for me to!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 5:01 pm

fuzzywuzzy;1223160 wrote: I'm breathing .............now that's quality.

I imagine if you were breathing on another living human their quality of life would be great reduced.

fuzzywuzzy · Post by **fuzzywuzzy** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 5:44 pm

They usually enjoy a bit of heavy breathing around their ears and neck.

Or I could be hanging out in the wrong bars.........HHHmmmmm thinking

and that's discrimination What about the dead humans? do they get a mention?

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 5:46 pm

That's true. Nobody ever considers dead people's quality of life. :yh_think

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 5:49 pm

fuzzywuzzy;1223185 wrote: They usually enjoy a bit of heavy breathing around their ears and neck.

Or I could be hanging out in the wrong bars.........HHHmmmmm thinking

and that's discrimination What about the dead humans? do they get a mention?

I suppose the stench of death cancels your breath out.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 5:51 pm

What is quality of life?

I think of that question alot. Does my husband have the best quality of life to be expected? Who but me or a family could decide such an issue.

Would we want to live and not be able to speak properly, and always have to have a caretaker?

Who would decide these things outside of loved ones?

I think no one has the right to tell me what is right-he can read to himself, play solataire now, watch tv and understand most of it, and he laugh at the antics of the critters everyday. A kind word puts a smile on his face.

That is what life has given him, and the quality is there, within his soul.

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 6:19 pm

Accountable;1223188 wrote: That's true. Nobody ever considers dead people's quality of life. :yh_think

Don't you mean quality of death?:wah:

Omni_Skittles · Post by **Omni_Skittles** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 9:59 pm

well a good quality of life to me is that you have a roof over your head, freedom, and food to eat. can't get much better then that to me

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 6:05 am

Omni_Skittles;1223240 wrote: well a good quality of life to me is that you have a roof over your head, freedom, and food to eat. can't get much better then that to me

That it. :yh_clap Everything else is gravy.

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 6:30 am

Interesting replies. I'm surprised that no one has brought up the Health Issue. You could have plenty of good food, good housing and surroundings, but what good is it if you are in an oxygen tent or constantly drugged up on medication for pain. Could it be that many take good health for granted?

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 6:31 am

Lon;1223340 wrote: Interesting replies. I'm surprised that no one has brought up the Health Issue. You could have plenty of good food, good housing and surroundings, but what good is it if you are in an oxygen tent or constantly drugged up on medication for pain. Could it be that many take good health for granted?

OH OH !!! I was thinking that. I thought of it Lon !

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 6:36 am

Nomad;1223341 wrote: OH OH !!! I was thinking that. I thought of it Lon !
I can vouch for you Nomie. I am, as you know, in tune with your daily thought process and Lon, he's right, he did think of it before you.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 6:40 am

oscar;1223346 wrote: I can vouch for you Nomie. I am, as you know, in tune with your daily thought process and Lon, he's right, he did think of it before you.

This is troubling to me. I need some time to think.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 6:43 am

nomad;1223348 wrote: this is troubling to me. I need some time to think.
i knew you needed time to think. I read your mind.

Omni_Skittles · Post by **Omni_Skittles** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 6:52 am

Lon;1223340 wrote: Interesting replies. I'm surprised that no one has brought up the Health Issue. You could have plenty of good food, good housing and surroundings, but what good is it if you are in an oxygen tent or constantly drugged up on medication for pain. Could it be that many take good health for granted?true, but i guess i didn't say that cause sometimes it's per... spect..ive. (maybe i spelt that right two years of college ain't taught me anthin)

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 7:09 am

I'm above ground taking in air and sustenance the rest is just what happens in a day. :-6