Proposing support solutions to help older people stay at home: this is the objective of the territorial resource centers (CRT) financed by the Regional Health Agency (ARS).
In the country of Lorient (Morbihan), the CRT Ancr’agence launched a prevention action through the Icope application.
What is Icope?
Icope is a free application created by the World Health Organization (WHO). “In France, it was developed by the Toulouse gerontology center”explains Florence Giraud, project manager of the Ancr’agence territorial resource center (CRT).
Its principle? “Allow older people to take control of their old age. »
Comment ? “By answering a questionnaire structured around six functions: mobility, sight, hearing, morale, appetite, cognitionreplies Cyrille Le Devendec, nurse coordinator. The idea is that each user can self-assess every six months or every year. If it is noticed that one of the functions is declining, the person is contacted by a nurse who can advise and support them. »
“Icope is a prevention tool that allows you to age while remaining healthy”summarizes Florence Giraud.
Who is the application for?
“To people aged over 60 who are totally independent”, replies Cyrille Le Devendec.
In the Lorient region, only around twenty people use Icope. But the CRT Ancr’agence hopes that this number will increase in the weeks and months to come.
“In Plœmeur, more than 40% of the population is over 60 years old. In Larmor-Plage, the figure rises to more than 50% of the population”pointe Florence Giraud.
Hence the desire to promote the application, counting in particular on health professionals to relay it to their patients.
Why is it important to take care of your health when things are going well?
“We need to break the idea that there is no point in taking care of your health when everything is going wellnote Florence Giraud. And to say that each person has a part of responsibility in the way they will age. » With two dangers awaiting each of us: “ loss of mobility and social isolation.”
“Prevention is essential to prevent health problems from cascadingadds the project manager. We must stop trivializing small health problems, saying “I have pain here but it’s normal, it’s old age”. Even at 85, it’s not normal to lose your mind a little. » So, to stay alert and alert, think about Icope!
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