Condición de vida de los adultos mayores de la parroquia Puerto Ayora - cantón Santa Cruz - provincia de Galápagos año 2024.

Abstract

The living conditions of an older adult correspond to various environmental factors that manifest themselves from different perspectives. Among the most common problems are socioeconomic, housing and health conditions. The methodology applied in this study will be focused from a mixed qualitative and quantitative perspective, as well as data based on field observation in the Santa Cruz canton, the scope of the research was descriptive and exploratory, observational, the research is basic, transversal. , the technique applied was the survey and interview of older adults and staff of the Municipal GAD of the Canton of Santa Cruz, Puerto Ayora parish, which has an approximate population of 45 older adults who constantly visit the place, to whom A non-probabilistic convenience sampling was carried out. Among the most important findings is whether they voluntarily participate in any program or activity of the service they attend, where 85% indicated yes, and whether they can cover their basic needs is that 68% have a pension, and Finally, if you carry out activities to maintain your physical condition, 77% walks, with this it can be concluded that the results of this analysis are related to Erikson's psychosocial theory by influencing the search for integrity and satisfaction in old age, in such a way. That this study, based on the results, considers it imperative to expand medical and financial assistance programs, provide housing that meets accessibility standards, and strengthen social support systems within the community.