Active aging experience of an older adult on the radio

Abstract

The experience of an older adult on the radio is an opportunity to understand their aging, therefore, the aim of this document is to show the experience of an older adult on the radio as a means of social communication for active aging. The method used was the case study, supported by interviews and direct observation techniques, while qualitative and hermeneutics were used for the analysis of the information from the information provided by the categorization. The results show that: The radio is a source of interest for the elderly as an opportunity for the exchange of experiences, strengthening of positive physical and mental health, as well as the transformation of an image of decadence for another of greater social acceptance. and personal, where productivity and the expectation of an active and productive life have been implicit thanks to the use of communication spaces, as well as the recognition of both the potentialities and the psychological, social and functional capacities of the elderly; For this reason, it recommends that the elderly be able to explore this means of social communication or another that is of interest to them in order to bring out their capacities and favor active and productive aging of constant learning.