Characterization of older adults and perceptions about their care. Hogar Simeona of the City of Mariano Roque Alonso. Paraguay 2018

Abstract

Older adults are a population susceptible to abuse, allegations of abuse to this area are a constant, considering this phenomenon as a serious social problem. The general objective was to analyze the sociodemographic characteristics, health, family, permanence in the Home and the perceptions of seniors of Hogar Simeona de Mariano Roque Alonso. The methodology used was a quantitative, descriptive and cross-sectional approach. The technique, the interview; A survey with closed and open questions was designed. The population was composed of the residents of Hogar Simeona. Sampling was not probabilistic for convenience, it shows 30 older adults. The results obtained were, with respect to the sociodemographic characterization, 56.6% (17) is between 75 and more years old and 66.6% (20) is male. Regarding family characteristics, 83.3% (25) have children and 80% (24) do not receive visits. In relation to health characteristics, 66.2% (20) suffer from high blood pressure. Regarding the permanence in the Home, 43.3% (13) is less than a year ago. Regarding the care received, 50% (15) has very good perception about hygiene and care. It is concluded that family characteristics predispose older adults to feelings of abandonment, which is why it is suggested to implement effective coping strategies to avoid cases of senile depression. There is also a high percentage of hypertensive elderly people, so it is recommended to perform pharmacological treatment evaluations in a controlled manner to reduce the risks of cardiovascular diseases.