Programa Vivifrail para disminuir el riesgo de caídas en el adulto mayor

Abstract

First of all, it is important to take into account that physical activity is essential, especially in older adults, since, thanks to physical activity it is possible to achieve a healthy old age and quality of life, it should be noted that its main objective is to increase longevity and at the same time obtain an improvement in the quality of life of the older adult, in the same way, it helps to preserve muscle strength, cognitive function, reduces anxiety, depression and increases self-esteem. Likewise, it is important to perform physical activities, which help to reduce the risks of chronic diseases, mainly vascular diseases. Physical condition is associated with physical exercise, which will be structured, planned, repetitive and individual, it can be noted that older adults should perform physical activity as long as possible to improve their physical condition. We can add that falls are considered a geriatric syndrome produced by multiple factors, for this reason it is considered a complication in public health causing physical, social and psychological sequelae. Objective: to apply the VIVIFRAIL program to reduce the risk of falls in the elderly. Materials and methods: the present study has a quantitative, prospective, cross-sectional research approach, with intervention, this research is supported by evidence that is oriented towards the description of the problem to xvii be studied, this research was carried out in the "Asociación de Adultos Mayores de Atahualpa" and 32 male and female older adults participated. Results: The application of the VIVIFRAIL program to reduce the risk of falls in the elderly showed a favorable change in the functional and physical condition of the elderly.