Cooperation with Evil, the Theory of Action and the Contraception Mandate

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calcivar@ecotec.edu.ec ** orcid.org/0000-0002-8167-8694. University of Milagro (UNE-MI), Ecuador. jcalderonc@unemi.edu.ec *** orcid.org/0000-0002-2399-981X. Ecotec University, Ecuador.vraffo@ecotec.edu.ec The present article aims to measure the extent to which the physical and recreational needs of elderly persons in the communities of Posorja and Puna are being met. Nowadays, it is known that physical activity is beneficial for the elderly, as it helps to diminish illness and all kinds of diseases. Method: The population in this study is comprised on 378 elderly persons between 65 and 90 years of age: 200 belong to the community of Posorja and 178, to the community of Puna in Guayas Province. The tools used for this research include, among others, the ADL Test (Activities of Daily Living), which evaluates the degree of self-care and mobility; the Lawton and Brody Scale, which is an appropriate instrument to evaluate the level of independence and skills; and the MMT (Mini Mental Test), which evaluates cognitive functions such as memory, language, praxis and attention. They all are essential to detecting and diagnosing Alzheimer´s disease. Results: Various statistical techniques were used to obtain the results, such as descriptive analysis, contingency tables and main components. Conclusions: The population between 65 and 90 years of age was analyzed and it accounted for 35.9% of the total population back in 2010, which means there was a variation. Nowadays, it represents 56.6% of the obtained sample. This generational group refers to the elderly, who should be favored by public policies that are intended to improve health programs, generate recreational areas, and create senior care centers. Generally, the demographic dynamics of Posorja show a structured pyramid, with an expanding population, a large amount of young people and adults who contribute to the economic dynamics and productivity of the area. The questionnaire could be adapted and contain the specifications required to suit the true dimensions of this population. KEywORDS: elderly persons; family; aging; contingency tables; correlation; gerontology; social integration (Source: DeCS). QUALITY-OF-LIFE PROTECTION RIGHTS FOR ELDERLY PERSONS IN THE COMMUNITIES RESUmENAntecedentes: este artículo tiene como propósito medir el grado en que se satisfacen las necesidades físicas y recreativas de los adultos mayores en las comunidades de Posorja y Puna. Hoy en día, se sabe que la actividad física es beneficiosa para los ancianos, ya que ayuda para disminuir dolencias y todo tipo de enfermedades. Método: La población en este estudio está compuesta por 378 personas mayores entre 65 y 90 años de edad: 200 pertenecen a la comunidad de Posorja y 178 a la comunidad de Puna en la provincia de Guayas. Las herramientas utilizadas para esta investigación se incluyen, entre otros, la Prueba ADL (Actividades de la vida diaria), que evalúa el grado de autocuidado y movilidad; la Escala de Lawton y Brody, que es un instrumento apropiado para evaluar el nivel de independencia ...