Age Friendly
What do we do?
Population aging contributes to the improvement of the quality of life of Ecuadorian seniors. The project develops around three fundamental axes: (1) the generalization of the use of a holistic care protocol in primary health care centers, (2) the development of a national network of age-friendly cities and communities with older adults, and (3) the production and distribution of trainings for senior caregivers.
How do we do it?
Building multidisciplinary and triangular (academic -public-private) partnerships within a holistic and inclusive framework including clinical, social, and mental health care, centered on older adults as individuals rather than patients.
Why do we do it?
To contribute to age-friendly change, and constitute Ecuador as a South American model of social sustainability ahead of global aging.
Jonathan Guillemot
jrguillemot@usfq.edu.ec
