Objective: The effectiveness of therapeutic interventions in people with dementia is commonly associated with improvements in their quality of life, which can be self-reported at all stages of the disease. However, quality of life is not routinely included in the regular assessments of affected individuals. In this regard, the aim of this study is to assess the quality of life in people with dementia receiving care in social and healthcare centers in Andalusia and to identify the factors associated with their perception. Methods: A cross-sectional, observational, and descriptive study was conducted with a convenience sample of 246 individuals aged over 60. The Spanish-validated version of the QoL-AD scale was used to assess quality of life through interviews with the affected individuals, their relatives, or healthcare professionals. Results: The mean quality of life score in the study population was 33.26. Quality of life scores decreased by 0.12 for each additional year of age, and increased by 0.25 for each point on the Barthel Index, 0.16 for each point on the MMSE, and 0.22 for each year of formal education. Quality of life declined with the progression of cognitive impairment and was positively associated with living with a partner and remaining in one's own home. Conclusions: The findings indicate that age, functional and cognitive deterioration, cohabitation with a partner, and living environment significantly influence perceived quality of life. These trends highlight the importance of further exploring how individual, social, and environmental factors impact the well-being of people with dementia.
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