بررسی ‌و مقایسه حیطه‌های مختلف سبک ‌زندگی سالم سالمندان ‌ساکن ‌خانه ‌سالمندان ‌شهر اصفهان

Objectives: Elderly population is dramatically increasing across the world and Iran is not an exception, as&nbsp;well. As the most leading causes of death in the age group of over 50 years can be prevented through&nbsp;lifestyle change, healthy lifestyle seems to be beneficial for this time. Therefore, this study aimed to&nbsp;investigate the lifestyle of the elderly who reside in nursing homes. Methods & Materials: This cross-sectional study was descriptive and analytical. Study population comprised&nbsp;350 elderly people residing in a nursing home, in Isfahan, Iran. Data were collected through standard&nbsp;questionnaire, including demographic characteristics and lifestyle aspects. After completing questionnaires,&nbsp;the obtained data were analyzed using SPSS (ver. 20) through descriptive statistics, Pearson&nbsp;correlation, Spearman test, and Independent t test. Results:&nbsp;The results showed that the total mean score of lifestyle was 49.81&plusmn;8.71. The Pearson correlation&nbsp;coefficient indicated a significant statistical relationship between total mean score of lifestyle with education&nbsp;(r=0.171, P<0.05) and illness (r=-0.14, P<0.009). Moreover, the Pearson correlation test showed&nbsp;significant relationships between different aspects of lifestyle (P<0.05) but the mental health and nutrition. Conclusion: Regarding the study results, it is suggested that health policymakers make appropriate plans&nbsp;to promote elderly lifestyle in nursing homes. With regard to seclusion and loneliness of old people, using&nbsp;strategies to alleviate stress and depression and also prevention of its physical and mental effects,&nbsp;seems to be absolutely needed. It can be a step toward promotion of health status of this vulnerable&nbsp;group.