Caracterización de las condiciones de salud de los adultos mayores en el Centro Geriátrico Daniel Álvarez , Loja. 2016

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Abstract:Introduction: Aging is functional and gradual wear of the human body. Objective: Characterize health conditions in geriatric patients Methods: Descriptive, cross-sectional study, using geriatric evaluation scales. Results: The female sex represented 56.5% of the population. Ages 75 to 84 and 85 years or more each with 41.3%. Basic schooling was 54.3%. 69.5% presented visual deficit and 54.3% auditory. 56.5% were classified Pre fragile. The ABVD with 69.5% indicated levels of dependence. For AIVD 50.0% were total dependent. While 50.0% had cognitive deficits. 32.6% presented probable depression and established 6.5%. The normal nutritional assessment at 65.2%. 47.8% presented a risk of developing pressure ulcers and 32.6% had a high risk of abuse. Conclusions: Female predominance and over 75 years, with basic schooling. Neurosensory deficit and prefagility present, greater involvement of the ABVD. Probable and established depression was identified. Good nutritional status, but risk ulcers due to pressure and abuse.