knows the factors that affect your well-being

August 27, 2021 – 7:48 pm

Older adults have been one of the populations most affected as a result of covid-19, Not only because of their risk of infection, but also because of social isolation and its consequences, which, among other things, modified their daily routines, leaving them relegated to spaces necessary to promote their physical, emotional health. and spiritual.

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In this context, weight gain, reduced flexibility, sleep disorders, and anxiety episodes, not to mention other illnesses that may be associated with this stage of the life cycle, took advantage during this time. of pandemic. Hence, then, the importance of understanding that multiple factors influence health, the same as entities like offset they have been studying for a long time and have allowed him to design an innovative Wellness Plan for the older adult.

What is the adult plan for?

It is an integrated commitment to care between cash and health services, which includes the intervention of health professionals and other areas, such as healthy eating, fitness and stress management, to give a 360 ° response to your needs.

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“In this case, pharmacological therapy in patients is maintained, whenever necessary, while promoting what we call non-pharmacological therapy, aimed at strengthening healthy habits,” says Jorge Guevara, manager of the model of health to compensate.

Inspiring adult stories

Earlier this year, Francisco Páez was diagnosed with diabetes, but found in the integrated care plan of offset 1 alternative that transcends the use of drugs.

For its part, Marlén Nieto, Has managed to improve its quality of life and keep high cholesterol under control thanks to a model that combines physical activity, memorization exercises, group classes and the recommendations of specialists.

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Comprehensive offer designed for the needs of the elderly

Added to this, with the purpose of continuing to offer spaces for leisure and the enjoyment of multiple activities, Compensar is working on the construction of an Integral Welfare Center for the elderly in Fusagasugá, Which will provide residential and day center services.

These initiatives are in addition to other actions that the entity has been developing for several years with a focus on the elderly and which are currently available in flexible, face-to-face and virtual formats.

This offer includes events, activities and courses that promote physical and cognitive harmonization, the use of free time, self-care, integration and healthy recreation.

Besides, cognitive and physical activation workshops, dance courses, cooking, gardening, crafts, systems, gym, group classes and personalized training plans, among others, to contribute to their integral well-being.

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