Estilo de vida de los migrantes adultos mayores estadounidenses residentes en la ciudad de Cuenca, 2015

Abstract

Background: "the transfer of older adults is the result of several factors including retirement benefits, retirement income per couple, improvement in the average quality of life, good health and available free time for new experiences."1.”INEC data indicate that "Americans are 74 people with more than 65 years old residing in the city of Cuenca"2. Objective: To determine the lifestyle of older Americans migrants living in the city of Cuenca, 2015. Methodology: The research is descriptive, the survey used a sample of 74 Americans aged 65 and older who reside in the city. SPSS Statistics 20, Microsoft Excel, are handled through simple graphics. Results: 95.9% live in the urban area of the city, 56.7% with higher education. The diet is based on vegetable 25.9%, 25.5% and 25.1% fruits protein. 79.7% do not include processed foods. 50% performed physical activity 1 hour daily, 91.8% did not smoke and 97.2% state maintain healthy habits. Conclusion: The study allowed us to determine that a high percentage of respondents say maintain healthy lifestyles, favoring active aging