[Educating for quality of life].

This article describes nursing care of disable in Paimio Hospital. The goal of nursing is the optimal life of the disabled considering his/her age and health. Primary nursing and community education are the basic principles. Routines and function centredness do not exist. Rehabilitation is not separated. Instead it means everyday ability and activity. To learn communication skills is a main goal for rehabilitation. Another goal is to participate in the activities outside the institute and to increase contacts with the environment.