El papel de la organización social del cuidado sobre la percepción de la calidad de vida de un grupo personas adultas mayores en etapa de vejez temprana con enfoque de género para la ciudad de Cuenca en el año 2020

Abstract

Longevity does not necessarily mean a healthy old age. The development of health sciences has made it possible to extend life expectancy, despite suffering from a permanent disease, thanks to the use of medicines and care. The world's population is living longer, facing greater chances of developing long-lasting chronic diseases and physical and mobility limitations, which in turn lead to a greater demand and need for care. Provision of care, as it is currently structured, is facing a crisis and requires urgent attention. If the required care is not provided, the consequences will significantly affect the quality of life of older persons. In this context, the present research paper seeks to measure the level of influence of the social organization of care in the perception of the quality of life of a group of older persons, in early old age, in the city of Cuenca, Ecuador, in the year 2020. The results have shown how the State, private providers and the family acting as care providers, have a positive influence in the perception of the quality of life of the elderly. However, the community appears to have a negative impact. Understanding the type of care and the quality of care provided by each provider is vital to rethinking and rebuilding a care regimen that is more equitable among its parts and achieves better levels of well-being for older adults within society