Physical disability in seniors – challenges and solutions in everyday functioning

Abstract

The aim of the publication is to draw attention to the need for a comprehensive approach to this issue and to emphasize the importance of activities supporting the activation and independence of seniors with movement disabilities. The article presents the definition of physical disability, its main causes, and consequences. It points to the relationship between the aging process and the growing risk of mobility restrictions, analyzing their impact on the daily functioning of the elderly. It also describes the process of human aging, focusing on biological, psychosocial, and archetypical barriers faced by seniors. In the next part, the contemporary system solutions offered by the state, such as social welfare homes, senior care assistance, rest care program and the Senior Support Corps, are presented. Discusses the challenges that movement disability poses to seniors, both in the physical and psychosocial sphere, including the problem of social isolation, loss of independence and deterioration of quality of life. The article also points to the need for further development of social and health policy aimed at minimizing barriers and increasing access to modern forms of care and support for the elderly.