ELIZABETH R.

ROXAS
National President
Association of Deans of Philippine Colleges of Nursing Inc.
(ADPCN Inc.)
•Philippine Senior Citizens Law
•Population of the Older Persons
•Understanding the Older Person
•Concerns in Caring for the Elderly
•Stewardship Roles of the Nurse in Care of Older
Person
•Philippine Constitution ( Article XIII. Section XI)
•RA 74 32 Senior Citizens Act of 1992
•RA 7876 Senior Citizens Center Act of the Philippines
of 1996
•RA 9257 Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2003
•RA 9994 Expanded Senior Act of 2010
•Proclamation No.470 s. 1994 Declaring the first
of October as” Elderly Filipino Week”
•A majority of those over 65 are senile.
•A large percentage of the aged is living in institution
for long-term care
•Aged drivers have more accidents than younger
drivers.
•Most older workers cannot work as effectively as younger
workers.
Most older people are set in their ways and unable to
change.
•It is almost impossible for older people to learn new
things
•Most old people have no interest in or capacity for
sexual relations.
•In general, most old people are alike.
•Most old people are socially isolated and lonely.
The health and socio-economic startus of older people
will continue to decline a we move into the 21st century.
•Assess both the functional need and access to care of the
elderly
•Practice holistic approach in providing care
•Utilize appropriate communications
•Consider the elderly as a lifelong learner
•Be aware of their cultural ways and practices
•Lead t towards a productive life
•Promote exercise and health fitness activities
•Motivate the to engage in spiritual, socio-civic
activities/services
•Introduce development of hobbies and other
enjoyment of life activities
•Encourage to come up with their retirement plan
•Advocate for the promotion of healthy and
productive life among the elderly.
Have a caring hands…

Thank you !