Proyecto sobre técnicas recreativas dirigido a los adultos mayores del “Centro de Atención del Día del Adulto Mayor Salinas” parroquia Salinas, cantón Guaranda. Provincia de Bolívar. 2014

Abstract

A Quasi-experimental design descriptive study has been carried out for implementing recreational techniques; this will help to improve the life conditions of the elderly from the Salinas elderly day care center. A survey for 32 men and women elderly was applied from which 85% about physical activity combined with music therapy for relaxing, 82% do not have a clear definition about sauna, and 80% make small handicrafts as distraction. Nowadays the elderly have been forgotten and not considered, that’s why it is important to implement recreational technique for the elderly. Some activities such as; dancing therapy, music therapy, handicrafts, physical activity, sauna, mass therapy. It is concluded that recreational techniques are very important since they help people to acquire a dynamic life styles in order to improve their physical, mental, intellectual, and emotional performance as they relax. It is recommended that the recreational techniques are practiced every day at the center, in this way it will contribute to improve the quality of life and self-esteem as well as giving them a healthy environment.