Diseño de un manual educativo sobre autocuidado del adulto mayor dirigido a beneficiarios del Centro Gerontológico del Buen Vivir del Ministerio de Inclusión Económica y Social. Guano - Chimborazo. Febrero – julio 2013.

Abstract

The present research had as objective the design of the Educational Manual On Self-care of the Elderly aimed at beneficiaries of the Center Gerontológico del Buen Vivir of the Ministry of Economic and Social Inclusion Guano, initially began with the characterization of adults In relation to demographic, socio-economic and Knowledge and practices. The research was descriptive and cross-sectional in nature and the universe of Study was 60 seniors. It was found that the highest percentage of older adults (40%) have an age Between 70 and over, their socio-economic situation is low and for Their livelihoods receive the human development bonus (83%). Regarding Knowledge that they knew about personal hygiene but the Most of them do not practice it properly. It is within this framework the realization of this manual that is divided into 4 chapters The Elderly of the Gerontological Center of Guano, use it as a basic information tool, within the The topics covered are: the aging process, self-care Personal and hygiene, self-care in diet and nutrition, self-care in the Physical activity and health, so that when they cross this stage of life they do so Empowering self-care for disease prevention, as part of Of an egalitarian and inclusive society for all ages.