2017, Number 2
Impact of the implementation of an educative program for preparing workers to their retirement
Ponce LTM, Matheu JD, Díaz MO, Cruz CCA, Cabrera PGM, Fernández QN
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ABSTRACT
Introduction: The need to develop actions that promote social protection, and achieve the maintenance of the "welfare state" to obtain satisfactory longevity in older adults in the municipality Lajas, Cienfuegos, led us to the design and implementation of the program of preparation for retirement “You are the life force”. Objective: To promote a positive culture of aging, inclusion and social participation of older adults. Material and method: The program was implemented through therapeutic and participatory techniques, group dynamics presentation and animation, assessment, experiential, audiovisuals, discussion of cases and problematic situations, exchange and interaction techniques, self-control and personal growth. Results: The study was started applied in June 2010 up to June 2016; there have been 18 working groups, in coordination with the Direction of Labor of the municipality, preparing 270 people of both sexes in the last five years, techniques of self-knowledge and personal growth, training in social skills, use of social support networks, acquisition of healthy lifestyles, eliminating prejudices about retirement and old age, creating a life of self-realization. Conclusions: The program enriches the culture of aging persons, their family and community. It gives a way to a culture of solidarity among ages, classes, races. It creates the possibility of access to retirees of both sexes to activities that enhance their development from their life projects and the use of social support networks.REFERENCES