SAINT PAUL UNIVERSITY DUMAGUTE

COLLEGE OF NURSING
DUMAGUETE CITY

In partial fulfillment of the requirements in

NURS 13B

Submitted to:

Mrs. Sherly Liz B. Regis, RN, MAN

Submitted by:

Jam Mikka G. Rodriguez

Date Submitted:

February 16, 2021

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COLLEGE OF NURSING
DUMAGUETE CITY

1. Research on the Advocacy Programs Relevant to the Care of Older Persons

A. Support Services and Advocacy for Older People

 HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM FOR SENIOR CITIZEN

Description

In support of the RA 9257 (The Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2003) and the RA 9994
(Expanded Senior Citizen Act of 2010), the Department of Health issued Administrative Orders
for health implementors to undertake and promote the health and wellness of senior citizens
as well as to alleviate the conditions of older persons who are encountering degenerative
diseases.  

With the goal of Health and Wellness Program for Senior Citizen of promoting quality of life
among older persons and contribute to the nation building, the HWPSC intends to provide the
following:

 focused service delivery packages and integrated continuum of quality care,

 patient-centered and environment standard to ensure safety and accessibility for
senior citizens,
 equitable health financing,
 capacitated health providers in the implementation of health programs for senior
citizens,
 data base management, and
 strengthened coordination and collaboration with other stakeholders involved in
the implementation of programs for senior citizens.

In the current Philippine Health Agenda (2017 - 2022), guarantees that centralize health
services for care in all life stages, service delivery networks, and financial risk protection,
geriatric health is mentioned as an area of concern.  All senior citizens are mandatorily
covered by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation by virtue of Republic Act No. 10642
“An act granting mandatory national health insurance program of PhilHealth for all senior
citizens”.

Vision

A country where all Filipino senior citizens are able to live an improved quality of life through a
healthy and productive aging.

Mission

Implementation of a well-designed program that shall promote the health and wellness of
senior citizens and improve their quality of life in partnership with other stakeholders and
sectors.

Objectives

 To ensure better health for senior citizens through the provision of focused service
delivery packages and integrated continuum of quality care in various settings.
 To develop patient-centered and environment standards to ensure safety and
accessibility of all health facilities for the senior citizens.
 To achieve equitable health financing to develop, implement, sustain, monitor and
continuously improve quality health programs accessible to senior citizens.
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COLLEGE OF NURSING
DUMAGUETE CITY

 To enhance the capacity of health providers and other stakeholders including senior
citizens group in the implementation of health programs for senior citizens.
 To establish and maintain a database management system and conduct researches in
the development of evidence-based policies for senior citizens.
 To strengthen coordination and collaboration among government agencies, non-
government organizations, partner agencies and other stakeholders involved in the
implementation of programs for senior citizens.

Program Components

1. The Policy, Standards and Regulation component shall develop a unified patient-centered

and supportive environment standards to ensure safety and accessibility of senior citizens
to all health facilities and to promote healthy ageing in order to prevent functional decline
among senior citizens.
2. The Health Financing component shall promote health financing schemes and other
funding support in all concerned government agencies and private stakeholders to provide
programs that are accessible to senior citizens.
3. The Service Delivery component shall ensure access of senior citizens to essential geriatric
health services including preventive, promotive, treatment, and rehabilitation services
from the national to the local level.
4. The Human Resources for Health component shall capacitate the health care providers in
both national and local government to be able to effectively provide technical assistance
and implement the program for senior citizens.
5. The Health Information component shall establish an information management system
and maintain a repository of data.
6. The Governance for Health component shall coordinate and collaborate with the local
government units and other stakeholders  to ensure an effective and efficient delivery  of
health services at the hospital and community level.

Partner Institutions

 Department of Geriatric Services (formerly known as the National Center for Geriatric
Health) of Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center
 Institute for Aging of UP Manila
 Philippine College of Geriatric Medicine
 Philippine Health Insurance Corporation
 Department of Social Welfare and Development
 Coalition of Services of the Elderly
 Association of Department of Health Retired Employees

Policies and Laws

 Madrid International Plan of Action on Aging

 Regional Framework for Action on Aging and health in the Western Pacific 2014-2019
 The 1987 Philippine Constitution
 Aquino Health Agenda
 Philippine Plan of Action for Senior Citizens (2012-2016)
 Republic Act No. 9257 – “An Act Granting Additional Benefits and Privileges to Senior
Citizens amending for the purpose of Republic Act no. 7432, otherwise known as “An
Act to Maximize the Contribution of Senior Citizens to Nation Building, Grant benefits
and Special Privileges and for Other Purposes”
 Republic Act No. 9994 – “An Act Granting Additional Benefits and Privileges to Senior
Citizens, Further Amending Republic Act no. 7432”
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COLLEGE OF NURSING
DUMAGUETE CITY

Strategies, action Points and Timeline

1. Participatory Governance for health through the life course

2. Strengthened Service Delivery for older populations
3. Advocacy and Promotion of healthy aging
4. Evidence-based Decision Making

Program Accomplishments/ Status

1. Provision of influenza and pneumococcal vaccine

2. Wellness camp for senior citizens
3. Elderly Filipino week (Walk for Life) Celebration

Calendar of Activities

Presidential Proclamation No. 470, series of 1994 declares the First Week of October of every
year as Elderly Filipino Week (Linggong Katandaang Pilipino) Celebration

Statistics

 According to the World Health Organization, populations around the world are aging
rapidly.  From 2000 to 2050, the proportion of the world’s population aged 60 years
and above will double from about 11% to 22%. The absolute number of people aged
60 years or over is projected to increase from 900 million in 2015 to 1400 million by
2030 and 2100 million by 2050.
 Based on the recent population estimate of the University of the Philippines
Population Institute, Diliman, Quezon City, senior citizen aged 60 and over is about
7,548,769 or 7.5% of the 2017 Philippine population. CALABARZON has the highest
number, followed by the NCR and Region 3, while ARMM is recorded to have the
least populated region. This report is 0.7% higher than in 2010 (6.8 percent).

SOCIAL PENSION FOR OLDER PERSONS

FREEDOM FROM VIOLENCE AND ABUSE IN OLDER AGE
NATIONAL LONG TERM CARE PROGRAM FRAMEWORK
COMPREHENSIVE ANTI-DISCRIMINATION BILL
NATIONAL COMMISSION ON OLDER PERSONS WELFARE
PROMOTING AGE-FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES

B. Mental Health Programs for the Older Person

 Like people of any age, older people may experience problems with their mental health.
Sometimes specialist mental health services are needed. In NSW, public mental health services
for older people are called Older People’s Mental Health Services or OPMH services. What are
OPMH services? OPMH services provide both in-hospital (inpatient) and out-of-hospital
(community) care to older people with mental health problems. Our services are generally
provided to people aged 65 years and over. People under 65 years of age, including Aboriginal
people 50 years and over, can also use this service if it is suitable for their needs. OPMH
services have nursing and medical staff, and many also have allied health staff including social
workers, occupational therapists and psychologists. Some services have peer workers. Our staff
are trained to help with mental health problems and other health concerns associated with
ageing.
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COLLEGE OF NURSING
DUMAGUETE CITY

What do OPMH services do? We provide specialist care to older people who have developed,
or are at risk of developing, a mental health condition such as depression, anxiety or psychosis.
We also provide help to people with severe and persistent behavioural and psychological
symptoms of dementia – also described as ‘changed’ behaviours, ‘behaviours of concern’ or
behaviours that are distressing to the person with dementia and their carers and family. We
provide specialist mental health: assessment – an evaluation of a person’s mental, emotional
and social needs diagnosis – identification of a mental health condition based on symptoms at
a point in time care and treatment – a care plan will be developed with the older person with
mental health problems and with their carers and family as appropriate. This will focus on the
person’s recovery goals and mental health needs and outline the care and treatment that will
be provided, such as a ‘talking therapy’ like cognitive behaviour therapy or providing or
reviewing medication. We work in partnership with other services to get the care needed for
an older person with mental health problems, and involve a range of services as necessary.
Importantly, we aim to provide care that is focused on recovery and is guided by the person
with mental health problems, together with their carer and family.

2. What advocacy programs / support services / mental health programs on the care of older
persons that you can utilize in your own locality. Make a plan on the programs you will utilize and
how you will implement it (implementation).

ADVOCACY PLAN FOR SENIOR CITIZEN 

Action Plan 

Objectives: 

 To provide an easy access to promotional, preventive, curative and rehabilitative services to

senior citizens through community based primary health care approach 
 To provide referral services to the elderly patients through district hospitals, regional medical
institutions 

Implementation: 

1. Guide client to obtain PhiSys ID or national ID  

(Mayor Felipe Antonio Remollo plans to require the use of PhiSys ID or national ID when
accessing servies and the benefits of the city Government. Medical/financial assistance, benefits for
senior citizens and solo parents) 
 
2. Guide clients to avail for senior citizen benefits from city. 
Requirements for person with Disabilities 

 Filipino Citizen 
 59 years old and below 
 1x1 ID pictures (2 pieces) 
 Barangay Clearance 
 Filled up application from with City Health Doctor’s disability identification 
 Medical abstract from attending physician 
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COLLEGE OF NURSING
DUMAGUETE CITY

FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO ESTIMATED TIME  PLEASE APPROACE 

AVAIL 
1. Secure PWD 30mins/1day  Social  
Application From for Interview Worker assigned in the  
and Requirements A. Interview: Barangay/any Social  
with the client/any mentor of Worker available 
the family/Home visit if
needed 
2. Client proceed to the City 1 hour or as availability of City Health Office 
Health Office for physician Physician 
examination and identification
of disabilities 
3. Client to bring back the filled- 30 mins   Connie Gregore 
up form fore Persons with
Disability ID 
4.  Client/liaison to proceed to Availability of Mayor  City Mayor’s Office Staff 
City Mayor’s
Office fro signature 
 
3. Guide client to avail for the PHP3,000 each from the Department of Social Welfare and
Development Office for food and medication 
-Must qualify under Republic Act No. 9994  and those that include those without support from their
family members, those who are not receiving any form of pension and who are sickly.  
 
4. Refer client to Senior Citizen Center in Barangay Daro. 
They provide health monitoring and socialization sessions. 
 
5. Refer to Psych services. iMind Psychological Services located in 2nd Floor of Valumed Pharmacy
Building, North Road Daro, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines