Perfil del anciano institucionalizado en residencias privadas de la ciudad de Soria

The predominant profile obtained is that of a widowed woman over 80 years, without any toxic habits and with more functional disability the men, despite having been institutionalized for a shorter time. Women are less active and stay longer in the institution. Promoting physical activity and social relations favors the maintenance of functional performance in the institutionalized elderly. The physical therapist is the healthcare professional responsible for conducting specific exercise programs based on the psycho-physical characteristics of these elderly people.