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Table 1 Example of the contents of sessions in the “School of Health for Older People”

From: Community intervention to reduce social isolation in older adults in disadvantaged urban areas: study protocol for a mixed methods multi-approach evaluation

Session 1

Introduction and group instructions. Colds and flu

Session 2

Adequate nutrition and fluid intake

Session 3

Elimination of body waste. Hygiene

Session 4

Laughter therapy

Session 5

Health hazards in the household and first aid

Session 6

Self-medication: the less the better

Session 7

Sexuality: enjoying it at any age

Session 8

Preventing scams and thefts

Session 9

Circus workshop

Session 10

Going out: how to do it in the safest way

Session 11

Memory and the five senses

Session 12

Emotions

Session 13

Physical activity at the park

Session 14

The value of older age

Session 15

How to become a volunteer at our neighborhood

Session 16

Our household remedies: let’s share!

Session 17

Diarrhea and Vomiting: what to do?

Session 18

Heat waves

Session 19

Songs of our times. Farewell