KAYCELYN A.

JIMENEZ SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

BSN 3B-1 ; NCM 114- CARE OF THE OLDER PERSON: GERONTOLOGY #5 HANDOUT
1 SEMESTER- MIDTERMS
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HEALTH PROMOTION, HEALTH MAINTENANCE and
HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS
Marilou Nieves Banusan
Health Promotion
 are activities in which an individual is able to
proactively engage, in order to advance or improve
his or her health
 improves the health status of individuals, families,
communities, states, and the nation.
 enhances the quality of life for all people.
 reduces premature deaths.
FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO A LONG AND HEALTHY
LIFE
1. Diet
 reducing saturated fats in the diet
 limiting daily fat consumption to less than 30% of
caloric intake
 avoiding obesity
 decreasing the amount of animal foods eaten,
 substituting natural complex carbohydrates for refined
sugars
 increasing the consumption of whole grains,
vegetables, and fruits
2. Activity
 It increases strength and endurance
 promotes cardiopulmonary function
 has other beneficial effects that can affect a healthy
aging process.
3. Play and laughter.
 Laughter causes a release of endorphins, stimulates
the immune system, and reduces stress. Finding
humor in daily routines and experiencing joy despite
problems contribute to good health. It has been
suggested since the time of Solomon that “a cheerful
heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up
the bones” (Proverbs 17:22).
4. Faith
 A strong faith, church attendance, and prayer are
directly related to lower rates of physical and mental
illness. Religion and spirituality can have a positive
effect on the length and quality of life
5. Empowerment
 Losing control over one’s life can threaten self-
confidence and diminish self-care independence.
Maximum control and decision making can have a
positive effect on morbidity and mortality.
6. Stress management
 It is the rare individual who is unaware of the negative
consequences of stress. The unique stresses that
may accompany aging, such as the onset of chronic
conditions, retirement, deaths of significant others,
and change in body appearance, can have
significantly detrimental effects. Minimizing stress
when possible and using effective stress
management techniques are useful interventions.
12 SUCCESSFUL AGING ITEMS
A. PSYCHOSOCIAL & ECONOMIC WELL-BEING
1. to be independent
2. to have friends
3. to have good economic conditions
4. to engage in social activity
5. to live with spouse
6. to be able to take care of family members
7. to be happy
B. PHYSICAL WELL-BEING
8. to be physically mobile
9. to be free of chronic diseases
10. to be able to work
C. SOCIAL SUPPORT FROM ADULT CHILDREN
11. to live with adult children
12. to be cared by children
KAYCELYN A. JIMENEZ SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
BSN 3B-1 ; NCM 114- CARE OF THE OLDER PERSON: GERONTOLOGY #5 HANDOUT
1ST SEMESTER- MIDTERMS
FACTORS THAT AFFECT HEALTH PROMOTION AND
MAINTENANCE

1. Religious Beliefs

2. Cultural Beliefs