Santiago de Cali, August 24, There are 2,575 older adults in Valle del Cauca who are beneficiaries of the actions carried out by the Departmental Secretary of Health and which include collective interventions in 40 municipalities of the department.
This was highlighted by the head of the unit, María Cristina Lesmes, when commemorating the Week of the Elderly in the department. “What we do is monitor the health status of these people, guarantee the vaccination of diseases that can be avoided through this means, and improve the quality of care,” the official pointed out, emphasizing the work articulated with the State Social Enterprises to improve primary health care and the characterization of patients over 60 years of age to provide preferential care.
One of the main actions carried out by the dependency is to provide technical assistance to the Day Centers and Life Centers of the Government of the Valley with “accompaniment with trained and expert personnel to guarantee that the attention not only in health but also in well-being, coordinated with the Ministry of Social Development, be the best for our older adults”, added Lesmes, noting that it seeks to implement other benefits for this population, including equipment for the practice of exercises.
Among the efforts, the monitoring of the conditions of authorization of care places for older adults, including nursing homes, according to current regulations, stood out. “We constantly monitor and accompany people who manage these places and guarantee better quality care,” said María Cristina Lesmes.
Diana Ruiz
Valley Government Journalist
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Publication date 08/24/2022
Last modified 08/24/2022
