In the last 100 years, life expectancy has been significantly extended. There is an increasing percentage of elderly people burdened with various chronic diseases in the population. With the decline in the functional abilities of the elderly, we realize that the need for care and assistance is growing. With the aim and desire to keep as many elderly people as possible at home in their familiar environment, many forms of care and assistance from the social and health aspect have been developed. Poor transport links between cities and rural areas, inaccessibility of transport, financial situation and difficult mobility and chronic conditions further contribute to the risk of social isolation and the development of mental illness. All of the above factors are reasons for the greater service needed in the community. Loss of spouse, friends, siblings, chronic illness, disability, loss of social status, retirement, reduced income, increased dependence on family members - the challenges of aging lead to social isolation and loneliness. As the population ages, the quality of life of the elderly also decreases. The aim of the study was to assess satisfaction with the quality of life of the elderly in the municipality of Bednja with regard to health care services provided in this area and the connection of other life factors with it. The paper conducted a survey using a specially structured questionnaire in which 110 elderly people from the municipality of Bednja participated, and the collected data were processed by descriptive statistical methods. Participants generally express satisfaction with their lives and only with the quality of life and opportunities available to them regarding health care, but they also express the need for improvement in certain areas. Despite changes in lifestyle, the family remains the primary source of all forms of informal care, especially in less developed settings. Due to the accelerated life and development of technology, the elderly are often left alone at home, they are lonely, but still they do not want to admit it. The health system needs to pay more attention to the elderly at all levels of health care. Older people, however, are worth our time and admiration given the situations that have passed in life.