“…However, chronic diseases and, consequently, functional dependence can be prevented and their evolution can be halted by encouraging changes in habits through health education and multidisciplinary interventions focused on behavior modification (Pisano-González and González-Pisano, 2014). These programs should promote independence, self-management, and adherence to an intervention plan while taking into account each individual's needs and abilities (Rodríguez-Díaz et al, 2014b). Pender et al (2006) have created the Health Promotion Model (HPM), which strives to explain how people make health care decisions.…”