Factores de riesgos prevalentes en los adultos mayores atendidos en la parroquia Bella María, a través del programa mis mejores años del MIES, en el año 2021.

Abstract

The objective of this research is to analyze the prevalent risk factors in the population of older adults served by the My Best Years Program offered by the Ministry of Economic and Social Inclusion, in the year 2021 in the Bella María Parish of the Balsas canton, Province of El Oro. An older person is 65 years of age or older. The risk factors that make older people more susceptible are: They live in remote areas, low income, lack of care and support. The design used is descriptive, investigative, mixed (quantitative, qualitative). The techniques to be used are the surveys, which were applied to 65 AM, the interview was applied to the technical person in charge of the Program, to determine the intervention strategies used with this population. Results: Sociodemographic characteristics: 35% between 65 and 70 years old, 54% women, 98% of older adults are economically dependent and their income is less than the basic salary. Risk factors: social and interpersonal development and health we found 48%. Intervention strategies are used through the development of a management system. Conclusion: It is evident that the deterioration of age plays a fundamental role in these risk factors, as well as the role of the family in this process, that if these are intervened in time with the help of the programs, it will help improve the lives of older adults who are exposed to a series of factors make them vulnerable.