TY  - BOOK
AU  - Baldemor,Dave Alexandro A.
AU  - Colina,Tiffany Glen R.
AU  - Espiritu,Adelaida Kaye O.
TI  - Awareness on the healthy and productive ageing program among the elderly population in La Purisima, Nabua, Camarines Sur / 
N1  - Undergraduate Theses (BSN) - Nursing; Includes bibliographical references
N2  - The Healthy and Productive Ageing Program provides an integrated continuum of care, a patient-centered environment standard that guarantees the elderly's safety and accessibility to different health benefits and other services that can enhance their quality of life. This study determined the level of awareness on the healthy and productive ageing program of the respondents and was conducted in La Purisima, Nabua, Camarines Sur. The researchers used a descriptive correlational method. The respondents of the study were the 201 elderly aged 60 years old and above. Questionnaire and an informal interview were the research instruments. The gathered data were tabulated and analyzed using the following data analysis: percentage technique, weighted mean and Spearman's Rank Method.

Findings revealed majority of the respondents are female, homemakers, and Barangay Senior citizen Association members. Most are elementary graduates and 60-64 years old. The respondents were "fully aware" of all the policies shown whereas the granting of 20% discount on fares for domestic transportation, availment of services from hotels, lodgings, theaters, recreation centers, and purchase of drugs and medicines anywhere in the country, ranked first while in terms of program, the Republic Act No. 10642 or an act granting mandatory national health insurance program of PhilHealth for all senior citizens, ranked first. Major factors affecting level of awareness are finding it hard to do daily activities due to vision problems; perceived health status and facing financial difficulties for health maintenance. Respondents' profile along age, sex, educational attainment, occupation, and family monthly income showed no significant relationship with the healthy and productive ageing program policies, however, Membership to BASCA showed significant relationship. Programs of Healthy and Productive Ageing Program has no significant relationship with the respondents' sex, educational attainment, and family monthly income while age, occupation and membership to BASCA has significant relationship. The proposed plan can enhance the awareness of Healthy and Productive Ageing Program among elderly population in La Purisima, Nabua, Camarines Sur
ER  -