Community Gerontology Model for Healthy Aging Developed in Mexico Framed in Resilience and Generativity

Effect of a Mental Stimulation Program of Computer and Internet Learning on Cognitive Functions and Wellbeing in Older Community-Dwelling Mexicans

“…On the other hand, it has been shown that performing different stimulating activities in supervised programs such as learning computer skills, practicing theater and helping children with their homework has a positive effect on cognitive functions [1]. This supports the proposal that mental stimulation can improve or maintain cognitive functions, considering thedesign of programs with activities that respond to the interest of the population and ensure engagement, adherence and a growing effort [21].…”

“…Human aging is a gradual and adaptive process, characterized by a relative decrease in the biological and cognitive reserve and response to demands to maintain or restore homeostasis, due to morphological, physiological, biochemical, psychological, and social changes, prompted by genetic load and accumulated wear, and the challenges that a person faces throughout their life in a given environment [21]. In this sense, cognitive aging is a complex process in which there is an increase in the accumulation of knowledge and, in turn, a decrease in the capacity to process new information.…”

Effect of a Community Gerontology Program on the Control of Metabolic Syndrome in Mexican Older Adults

“…This was based on the paradigm of active aging, whose purpose is to develop and strengthen the empowerment of older adults to acquire knowledge and skills for healthy aging. In this regard, the Faculty of Higher Studies Zaragoza, of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, has developed a model of gerontological nuclei (self-care and peer-help), through the training of older adults for self-care, mutual aid, and self-management ( Figure 2 ) [ 26 ]. For this purpose, a workshop course was organized with a constructivist approach so that older adults could acquire practical and significant knowledge for healthy aging.…”

Telegerontología comunitaria. Una opción para el envejecimiento saludable durante la pandemia de la COVID-19

“…Effects of an exercise model based on functional En este contexto, es necesario proponer y desarrollar una "Telegerontología Comunitaria" definida como la estrategia virtual y a distancia de la aplicación de los conocimientos de la gerontología comunitaria a través de la tecnología y medios de comunicación disponibles, tales como "teléfonos inteligentes", "tablets", "computadoras personales", "correo electrónico", "Facebook", "WhatsApp", "Zoom", Google Meet", entre otros, para promover la formación de núcleos gerontológicos virtuales, con el propósito de lograr un empoderamiento, para adoptar y fortalecer estilos de vida saludables a través del autocuidado, ayuda mutua y autogestión, con el propósito de lograr el máximo de salud, funcionalidad, bienestar y calidad de vida de las personas en proceso de envejecimiento y envejecidas, en analogía con el modelo desarrollado en la FES Zaragoza, UNAM, a nivel comunitario de manera presencial. 24 Por tal motivo, es necesario fomentar la participación y contacto de los grupos de adultos mayores a través de las redes de apoyo social virtual y promover el entrenamiento de los adultos mayores, para el uso de los dispositivos tecnológicos y medios de comunicación virtual, para lo cual es conveniente brindar apoyos económicos para dicho fin, en el marco de políticas públicas de un envejecimiento saludable moderno.…”