La Universidad del Adulto Mayor y su contribución al logro de una vejez saludable / The University of the Elder Adult and its contribution to the achievement of a healthy elderliness
Rev. medica electron
; 30(6)nov.-dic. 2008.
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in Es
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RESUMEN
En este trabajo se aborda la importancia de alcanzar una longevidad satisfactoria, partiendo del concepto de que para ello es necesario tener calidad de vida, lo que implica que el adulto mayor tenga la posibilidad de mantener una vida activa e independiente. Para ello es necesario brindar información sobre determinadas patologías, tal como la osteoporosis por ser factor predisponente en las fracturas con el consecuente grado de discapacidad a que conllevan. Para esto utilizaremos a la Cátedra Universitaria del Adulto Mayor. Esta novedosa forma de enseñanza constituye una de las vías para el mejoramiento.
ABSTRACT
In this work we deal with the importance of reaching a satisfactory longevity, beginning from the concept that to reach it, it is necessary to have a qualitative life, implying that elder adult might have the possibility of maintaining an active and independent life. For that it is necessary to give information about some diseases, like osteoporosis because it is a predisposing factor to fractures with the consequent level of disability they carry. With that objective we use the University Cathedra of the Elder Adult. This new form of teaching is one of the ways of improving the life quality of the elder people, also answering to a social necessity.
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LILACS
Main subject:
Osteoporosis
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Quality of Life
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Universities
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Longevity
Type of study:
Qualitative_research
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
Language:
Es
Journal:
Rev. medica electron
Journal subject:
MEDICINA
Year:
2008
Type:
Article