Experiencias de la Cátedra del Adulto Mayor en el Centro Universitario Municipal de Trinidad

The University Chair of the Senior Citizen (CUAM) of the University Center of Trinidad, created in 2002, has maintained a sustained work ever since, especially with its continuing students. Considering the characteristics of the age group (life experiences, career trajectory, interests, conceptions and values among others), a system of actions has been created that encourages active, creative and motivating work that contributes to the improvement of the quality of life of these people. From various techniques such as surveys, brain storm, interviews and oral narratives, the various interests of each group are known, from which the program to be developed is developed. The experience of working with these courses advises the inclusion in the programs of various activities, such as: simple research on the locality, participation in cultural, sports and recreational events, visits to museums and places of historical and natural interest , The development of physical activities in the open air, attendance at conferences on topics of general interest, as well as exchanges of experiences with young people in vocational training and with circles of grandparents from other territories. The appreciation and appreciation of students enrolled in these activities organized by the University is very positive, which influences the high degree of incorporation and permanence. La Cátedra Universitaria del Adulto Mayor (CUAM) del Centro Universitario de Trinidad, creada en el año 2002, ha mantenido un trabajo sostenido desde entonces, sobre todo con sus alumnos continuantes. Consideradas las características del grupo etario (experiencias de vida, trayectoria laboral, intereses, concepciones y valores entre otros), se ha creado un sistema de acciones que propicia un trabajo activo, creador y motivador que contribuye al mejoramiento de la calidad de vida de estas personas. A partir de diversas técnicas como encuestas, tormenta de ideas, entrevistas y narraciones orales, se conocen los diversos intereses que tiene cada grupo a partir de lo cual se elabora el programa a seguir. La experiencia de trabajo con estos cursos aconsejan la inclusión en los programas de actividades diversas, tales como: la realización de sencillos trabajos investigativos sobre la localidad, la participación en eventos culturales, deportivos y recreativos, visitas a museos y sitios de interés histórico y natural, el desarrollo de actividades físicas al aire libre, la asistencia