Sociological profile of over 65 years people in Spain.

We find that the majority are women, with home ownership and certain dependencies. Among these we find the economic (most only receive a widow's pension), have some disease type, do not have a social group and need a home service or to enter a residence.

I believe that understanding the geriatrics and gerontology will help us, as nurses, to solve and improve the general condition of this population. As life expectancy increases as society evolves, we must be the starting point from which to improve the day-to-day people.