Care for the elderly. Necessity and possibility

Abstract

Reflect on the need and possibility of providing the care that older adults deserve, the objective of this article. A bibliographic research is developed with the support of inductive-deductive methods, documentary analysis, synthetic analysis and functional structural systemic, the collection of information, processing, interpretation and the development of a proposal for the University of the Elderly Program were carried out. It is concluded that: Care for the elderly is an important issue that requires the attention of all sectors of society. Population aging is a global phenomenon that is having a significant impact on all countries. It is important to ensure that older adults have access to the health, social and economic services they need to live full and productive lives. Care for the elderly must be comprehensive and holistic. It must encompass the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of older people. Special attention should be paid to the prevention of diseases and disabilities, as well as the promotion of autonomy and active aging. Care for the elderly must be equitable and accessible. All sectors of society, from governments to families and communities, have a role to play in ensuring that older adults live dignified and fulfilling lives. To improve care for the elderly, it is necessary to strengthen public policies for care of the elderly. Governments must invest in programs and services that support older people; increase the training of senior care professionals.