The physical condition in older adults from Nursing Home 4 of the Santa Clara municipality

Abstract

Physical condition is a determining parameter when defining the state of health and quality of life in older adults and much more necessary when it refers to institutionalized older adults. The importance of its evaluation lies in obtaining results that allow physical activity to be adapted to the characteristics of this age group, as well as achieving a good level of independence and validity in the aging stage. In this way, the objective of this research was defined: to analyze the behavior of physical condition in older adults from nursing home 4 of Santa Clara. 21 older adults belonging to this institution participated. In the research process, theoretical, empirical and mathematical statistical methods were used, such as interviews, surveys, document analysis, and measurement. As a result, the current state of the physical condition of the sample under study was obtained, and the need to improve the quality of life of these older adults was confirmed.