Subjective aspects of aging Medellín's social support net and senior aticens' autonomy
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https://doi.org/10.17533/udea.iee.3001Abstract
Aiming to identify and to analyse the availability and autonomy of the social support nets serving the Medellín senior citizens population, in 2002, a 637 elders survey was carried through a randomized selection process between the 6498 old-age telephone subscribers inscribed in the 2002 Quality-of-life Survey.
Family is the best informal net provider of support for 90% of the senior citizens. It is a vital factor providing well-being and satisfaction to them. Formal nets like social organization are cited by 28% of them.
The senior citizens perception about their skills and abilities to perform daily routines, was assessed in its relative importance in order to enhace personal autonomy and self-esteem. Accordingly it was found that 96% of them were able to perform the basic daily physical activities, 90% the basic social activities and 80% the instrumental activities.
Key words: Seniors, Social Support, Aging poblation, Autonomy, Old age.
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