Elderly Self Care Education: A Low Technology Primary Health Care Option for Developing Countries

Abstract

This article presents a number of perspectives on the curriculum building processes as well as the methodology and content of a self care training curriculum and Information packet that were prepared and field for the development of a model self care education program for older persons. Course content and topical areas are outlined, and various training agenda and educational materials are described.

Although this program was undertaken as part of the national goal to develop a health promotion and disease prevention strategy for older people In the United States, a number of Insights, principles and implications drawn from the curriculum development activities and field testing experiences are applicable to other countries, especially developing nations where the problems and needs of the aged are becoming Increasingly apparent In the face of ever shrinking resources.

Keywords

World aging self care training curriculum building low cost PHC health promotion

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