Security, Health And Social Participation In Active Aging

Security, health and social participation in active aging

Introduction

All activities focused on the concept of active aging are based on the empowerment of the person to manage their own health and the factors that directly influence it, such as diet, physical and mental exercise, and positive attitude towards life. Active aging is a social necessity and not only see it as a trend

Objectives

• Eliminate stigmas associated with people living aging
• Live this process in a healthy way
• delay the appearance of diseases and dependence.
• Promote independence and autonomy

Developing

The implementation and fulfillment of the activities aimed at active aging are important, since they are aimed in many cases helping the experience of chronic diseases not to be entirely negative, preventing potential complications and disability.

The development of health problems evolves slowly, progressive and silently, while notable by individuals who live it. The person takes an active role in their health, learning to value their own body, interpreting what demands and favoring the delay of deterioration.

In order to meet the objectives and face aging with a good state of health, it is necessary to lead a healthy lifestyle, starting with physical activity, which is included as an important factor within lifestyle, this does not referto only lead an active life during aging, but to have done regularly throughout life.

Mental activity is also essential for the delay of the loss of autonomy linked to age, the level of cognitive reserve directly influences the delay of the appearance of cognitive impairment, improving cerebral plasticity.

The participation of older people in recreational activities is very important, in addition to the benefits already mentioned above that contributes physical and mental activity, it is also a way of using free time, an aspect of high importance.

conclusion

The realization of physical activity is a protection factor against chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases, obesity and overweight, cancer, dyslipidemia and stress among others.

We could consider that the three basic pillars of active aging are: security, health and social participation. Social policies must ensure a basic level of benefits for the elderly. On the other hand, at the local level, programs to promote healthy habits and promotion of associationism between the elderly and their social prominence can be developed and must be developed.