Comparison of Quality of Life and Self-Assessment of the Health of People over the Age of 75 in the City of Rijeka and the City of Rovinj

Sa？etak Introduction: The quality of life of the elderly, although associated with physical health and functioning, does not have to depend directly on the individual’s health condition. Therefore, newer studies of the aging process emphasize the concept of subjective health. The aim of this paper is to identify the quality of life and selfassessment of the health of people over the age of 75 in the cities of Rijeka and Rovinj. Respondents and Methods: For the purpose of research, 305 elderly persons (184 women and 121 men) from Rijeka (156) and Rovinj (149) were examined. As an instrument, a survey questionnaire was used for research carried out within the framework of the European Urban Health Center Europe for Active and Healthy Aging in the City of Rijeka. Results: People over the age of 75 in the area of Rijeka and Rovinj are mostly satisfied with the quality of their lives and physical and emotional problems, characteristic for the elderly, do not limit daily behavior, social activities and do not affect their psychological health. Conclusion: Research has shown that the quality of life of respondents is satisfactory, but lacking social support, that is, people whom they can trust and feel close to. Their subjective health is mostly satisfactory, both physically and emotionally, so their overall quality of life is positive and does not differ significantly between those living in Rijeka, the larger city center, and Rovinj as a less urban environment