Introduction:

aging is a progressive, heterogeneous, multisystemic, multidimensional process with a tendency toward a worldwide increase associated to longevity and inversion of the population pyramid. In the municipality of Santiago de Cali an aging culture is fostered which incorporates comprehensive actions aimed at the promotion, protection and development of the potential capacities of the elderly.

Objective:

develop a proposal for comprehensive intervention management sustainable in time for community care of the elderly based on the aging and old age policy and articulated with the projects, plans and strategies set up to promote active, healthy longevity.

Methods:

a case study is presented in which a design is proposed for a comprehensive management model based on preliminary diagnostic strategies and the development and promotion of elements such as physical activity, sports and recreation.

Results:

a diagnosis is conducted which makes evident the intervention and articulation of different actors converging on the formulation and implementation of strategies starting from the analysis of actions and based on a short-, medium- and long-term methodological model. Plans and programs are also set up which incorporate processes sustainable in time providing tools to address the current needs in this context.

Conclusions:

management models should be developed which structure processes optimizing the territorial resources and the continuity of actions implemented by the municipal administration to foster active aging.

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