Research on the quality of life and interventions to the elderly with visual impairment in residential settings

As one of the important factors that impact the life of quality to the elderly, visual impairment has become a research highlight in developed countries. And some related results have been found out. It is in the primary stage of establishing the elderly community extending service system in China. Based on this background, literature about the impact of visual impairment on quality of life of the residential setting elderly and related interventions were reviewed. By drawing the experience from developed countries, we aim to innovate perfect interventions, improve the quality of life, avoid unexpected events such as fall and medication mistakes. Key words: The elderly; Visual impairment; Residential settings; Quality of life