Health policies in favor of aging in Venezuela in time of pandemic Covid 19

Abstract

Aging is a biological, physiological, psychological and social process, which compromises the functional capacities of the person. In this article, on health policies in favor of aging in Venezuela, the elderly are a vulnerable group of REVISTA GEROCIENCIA people, due to the economic situation of the country, where basic services are difficult to acquire, leading to depression, anxiety, increased of inequalities and deterioration of social relations. For this reason, the structuring programs of the 2025 homeland plan in favor of the elderly are 5, to address this situation. Regarding the impact of covid on the care of older adults, Older Adults represent 17.5% of deaths from Covid 19 in the country, a significant impact for this population and public management. It is concluded that healthy and active aging is violated by not being able to satisfy basic and well-being needs. Covid 19 (Sars COV2), a severe respiratory disease, generated an impact on public health and macroeconomic policies, defined by the WHO as a pandemic and with a negative impact on the elderly population.