%0 Journal Article %T The Use of Information Systems (GIS) to Monitor the Quality of Life of Older People in Greece | Zacharias | International Business Research | CCSE %J Home | International Business Research | CCSE %D 2019 %R 10.5539/ibr.v12n6p29 %X The aim of the study is to present the usefulness of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to explore the socio-economic indicators that affect the health level of the elderly. The study uses a specially designed questionnaire to capture data on socio-economic indicators of the elderly in Grece. The results of the survey are plotted in the corresponding geographical locations on the maps, using GIS in a way that provides the person concerned a full picture of the geographical distribution of socio-economic indicators that affect the health level of the elderly. The study finds that there is an obvious proportional relationship between Sense of Quality of Life with healthier characteristics, a less proportional relationship with financial characteristics and even a less proportional relationship with the age and the education level of the respondents. The study has implications for health sector professionals and policy makers in Greece. %U http://www.ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/ibr/article/view/0/39463