PROJECT PROPOSAL FOR IMPROVING THE HEALTH AND SOCIALIZING

CONDITIONS OF SENIOR CITIZENS IN STO. ROSARIO THROUGH DAILY

COMMUNAL EXERCISE ROUTINE

A Project Proposal

Department of Sociology

Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology

Iligan City

Azarcon, Lera Kisha A.

Bughao, Julia Raven Q.

Densing, Alena Cassandra M.

Male, Sean Patrick

Ubagan, Erwin Yrrem

Socio 140

Prof. Charlotte Mae Quiros

May 16, 2017

a. Project title: PROJECT PROPOSAL FOR IMPROVING THE HEALTH AND
SOCIALIZING CONDITIONS OF SENIOR CITIZENS IN STO. ROSARIO
THROUGH DAILY COMMUNAL EXERCISE ROUTINE
b. Name of implementing agent(s): Azarcon, Lera Kisha A., Bughao, Julia Raven Q.,
Densing, Alena Cassandra M., Male, Sean Patrick, Ubagan, Erwin Yrrem

c. Project location: Sto Rosario, Iligan City

d. Proposed starting date:

e. Project duration:

f. Amount requested from Voluntary Fund (US$):

Government inputs:

g. Implementing agent inputs:

h. Other donor inputs:

I. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION

This program tries to alleviate the health and social condition of senior citizens in Sto.

Rosario. This could also be used in the program of the govt. the “tokhang” which

could help people find alternatives or recreational ways to forget people about their

wrong doings and let the people make use of their time and also be productive. But in

this scenario were going to focus much more on the senior citizens in Sto. Rosario.

Sto. Rosario is a barangay in Iligan with a population of approximately 2300, which

roughly a tenth of its population are senior citizens. Respectively the most of this

seniors live in the zone’s 6 and 4. Most of the senior citizens are retirees from public

and private agencies which only are dependent financially on pensions or small
businesses for example, sari-sari store, seldom leave their houses which inhibits them

from the physical activities and also socializing with other people. Most of the

common illnesses that the senior citizens acquire because of old age are osteoarthritis,

diabetes, dementia and cardiovascular diseases and etc. this program tries to alleviate

them physically and socially. Well Regular physical activity and exercise are

important to the physical and mental health of almost everyone, including older

persons. Staying physically active and exercising regularly can produce long-term

health benefits and even improve health for some older people who already have

diseases and disabilities. That's why health experts say that older people should aim

to be as active as possible. Although exercise and physical activity are among the

healthiest things you can do for yourself, some older people are reluctant to exercise.

Some are afraid that exercise will be too hard or that physical activity will harm them.

Others might think they have to join a gym or have special equipment. For the most

part, when older people lose their ability to do things on their own, it doesn't happen

just because they've aged. It's usually because they're not active. Lack of physical

activity also can lead to more visits to the doctor, more hospitalizations, and more use

of medicines for a variety of illnesses. Scientists have found that staying physically

active and exercising regularly can help prevent or delay many diseases and

disabilities. In some cases, exercise is an effective treatment for many chronic

conditions. For example, studies show that people with arthritis, heart disease, or

diabetes benefit from regular exercise. And also Communal exercise is best way to let

older adults socialize and keep them not just physically healthy but also socially and

mentally healthy, by this communal exercise the seniors could have time to socialize
 with others and try to talk about things such as bible studies, special masses, retreats

and other kinds of religious services and will also give seminars such in livelihood

services such as provisions of self employment assistance to supplement their

earnings. And of course this is a health improving program our organization with the

help of other NGO’s will provide breakfast for the said participants in order to

compensate the energy expended from doing the said program and also giving the

right nutrition needed by the senior citizens.

This program tries to alleviate them physically and socially. By making this program

possible we made a formal arrangement with the officials of the senior citizens

association in order for them to inform their associates about the said program. We

even talked to the barangay officials and they give aid by assuring us that they will let

us use the court and their sound system and they even provided us a zumba instructor

who was also the instructor of the previous weekly zumba program in the barangay

which is now inactive. And we would be the ones helping in organizing this program

and try to fix subsequent lapses.

II. OBJECTIVES

This project proposal will provide social and health care management for the senior citizens in
Sto. Rosario, this project will meet the following objectives:

1.) Increase the ability of older adults to remain active, healthy and living independently in their
communities.
2.) Improve the status of older people and increase that feeling of inclusiveness in the society
giving them feelings of fulfillment and self-esteem.

3.) Livelihood services such as the provisions of self-employment assistance to supplement their
earnings.

4.) Provide spiritual services to the senior citizens in Sto. Rosario (such as bible studies, special
masses, retreats and other kind of religion services)

III. PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN

A. Expected Project Results

Senior Citizens are expected to have enjoyed a sound and fulfilling old aged life in
achieving a promising life through their physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual development,
and well- being. Through this program, elders will gain adequate nutrition and be physically
healthy. It will also improve their social condition and provide them and enjoyable and productive
day by communicating to the other members while working for their livelihood services. Spiritual
services will be also provided which offers emotional benefits to them so that they can release their
mental depression and anxiety.

B. Project Activities and Work Plan

The project activities and work plan will be carried out by the health care professionals,
religious institutions and organizers with a range of experience to community health centers.

ACTIVITIES DAY TIME

Zumba Every Monday, Wednesday, 6:00 pm
Friday
Free Breakfast Every after Zumba exercise 7:00 am
Community health care support Saturday 1:00 pm
system
Sewing and Knitting Every Saturday 3:00 pm
 Forums Sunday 3:00 pm
(Weekly religious sermons)

C. Project Beneficiaries

The intended beneficiaries of this project are the senior citizens in Barangay Sto. Rosario,
Iligan City. There are around 230 senior citizens and most of them are retirees from public and
private sectors

D. Implementing Agent Management of Project

The Senior Citizen Center Community will serve as the focal point in the delivery of
comprehensive social services to the senior citizens. The DSWD in coordination with the LGUs
will provide the livelihood services and social services for the seniors. While the spiritual services
and health services will be provided by the non-government organizations.

The project operation is expected to continue and can be expanded to the other areas of the
barangay here in Iligan City if this project will be implemented successfully.

IV. PROJECT MONITORING AND EVALUATION

The staffs will conduct a field monitoring given by the project director for the effectiveness
of the project. The Financial reports and audits for the implementation of the project will be taken
good care by the LGU and the Project Management Team. There will be counseling centers and
clinic with the help of the health care professionals and to be monitored by the project management
team every 3rd week of the month. There will be assigned teams to collect the data and assess the
progress and development.
V. BUDGETING

ACTIVITIES DAY TIME BUDGET

6:00am-7:00am TENTATIVE
ZUMBA Monday
Wednesday
Friday

FREE BREAKAST 7:00am-9:00am P4000

Monday Rice= 2000
Wednesday Viant=1500
Friday Cofee= 500
Good for 200
people
COMMUNITY 1:00pm-3:00pm TENTATIVE
HEALTH CARE SATURDAY
SUPPORT
SYSTEM
SEWING AND 3:00pm-5:00pm P300 worth of
KNITTING SATURDAY materials
neeeded

FORUMS 3:00pm-5:00pm TENTATIVE

(weekly SUNDAY
religious
sermons)