Counseling in Improving the Quality of Life of the Senior Population: Creating Action Opportunities

In view of the constant demographic changes and the accelerated growth of the senior population in our country, it becomes necessary to create and enhance appropriate Counseling opportunities. It is necessary to pursue, at any time, the personal satisfaction, fulfillment and best quality of life for...

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Main Authors: Cindy Vanessa Artavia-Aguilar, Manuel Arturo Fallas-Vargas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica 2012-11-01
Series:Revista Electrónica Educare
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Online Access:http://www.revistas.una.ac.cr/index.php/EDUCARE/article/view/4750
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description In view of the constant demographic changes and the accelerated growth of the senior population in our country, it becomes necessary to create and enhance appropriate Counseling opportunities. It is necessary to pursue, at any time, the personal satisfaction, fulfillment and best quality of life for the elderly population through their active participation and self-awareness, and by developing social aspects that will contribute to their growth as a complete and socially active person. In order to face the cultural changes and the actual demands of our senior population, Counselors should be open to new intervention approaches that will help them to respond to social and personal emergent needs.
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spellingShingle Cindy Vanessa Artavia-Aguilar
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Counseling in Improving the Quality of Life of the Senior Population: Creating Action Opportunities
Revista Electrónica Educare
Persona adulta mayor
orientación
autoconcepto
autonomía
calidad de vida.
title Counseling in Improving the Quality of Life of the Senior Population: Creating Action Opportunities
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title_sort counseling in improving the quality of life of the senior population creating action opportunities
topic Persona adulta mayor
orientación
autoconcepto
autonomía
calidad de vida.
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