Case study on active aging social inclusion and self care in older people in tungurahua

Abstract

Throughout history, humanity has gone through various stages of evolution. The first communities, which were nomadic and practiced a primitive form of communism, gave way to more complex societies, with great civilizations that developed social structures adapted to the circumstances of their time. In all these cultures, as well as today, there have always been individuals who today are known as elderly or elderly people. These people have often been recognized as wise and counselors, but they have also faced discrimination and exclusion. In this context, the present study focuses on investigating active aging, social integration and self-care, through a case study carried out in the province of Tungurahua, specifically in the Patate canton, in the gerontological center of the region. The research is based on a bibliographic and field analysis, collecting information from older adults to evaluate their current situation through a pre-test and then a post-test after the implementation of exercise routines and activities designed to promote the well-being of this group. . The results show significant changes in the levels of stress, anxiety and emotional well-being of the participants, before and after the routines. It is concluded that recreational, physical and integration activities improve both the mood and general health of older people. Furthermore, this work has relevance for other similar contexts.