Atención integral del adulto mayor de la Parroquia Pachicutza, Cantón El Pangui, Provincia de Zamora Chinchipe, 2014

Abstract

Abstract: The increasing number of elderly represents a challenge for society at the moment. In Pachicutza, Zamora, Chinchipe, the low quality of attention that the elderly are receiving is evident. In fact, both the people involved in health care nor the families of the elderly and themselves are conscious about the actions that should be taken so that the elderly can have a healthy life during the older stages of their life. Having confirmed this reality, the following project was conducted. This proposal aimed to implement a program which provided essential medical care to the elderly. It was designed by the MSP and it involved the practice of healthy life styles through imparting professional training to people involved in health services. Additionally, families were also encouraged to get knowledge about healthy life styles, self-consciousness about their health, and the guarantees of the exercise of the elderly a rights. To conclude, after having implemented this program in the parish, the improvement in the quality of the life of the elderly was noticeable. Its application, in other localities, is recommended.