- June 14, 2023
- by Lianeth Perez
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Healthy Aging
Healthy and independent older people contribute to the well-being of the family and the community and it is a myth to portray them as passive recipients of health or social services.
However, at the present time, the number of elderly people is increasing exponentially in complex and uncertain socioeconomic situations, and only timely interventions will make it possible to enhance the contribution of this group to social development and prevent it from becoming a crisis factor for the health and safety structure.
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is leading the concerted agenda of the Decade of Healthy Aging 2021-2030 in the Americas. PAHO has adapted the universal branding of the Decade of Healthy Aging for regional implementation.
The four action areas of the decade are: Changing the way we think, feel and act toward age and aging.
Ensuring that communities foster the capabilities of older people.
Provide integrated person-centered care and primary health services that are responsive to seniors. Provide access to long-term care for seniors in need.
You can review the full infographic here: Healthy Aging