IRCT2016112631087N1 IRCT 2017-02-16 Tabriz University of Medical Sciences (Primary Sponsor) The effect of self care education program on promoting lifestyle of elderly - The effect of self care education program based on Pender’s model on promoting lifestyle of elderly covered by health centers of osku, Iran. 2016-12-20 anticipated 140 Complete https://irct.ir/trial/24523 interventional Randomization: N/A, Blinding: Not blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Other, Purpose: Other, Other design features: -. N/A elderly Life Style. Intervention 1: Six 45-minute sessions will be held once a week. Each session includes the following contents:The first session: recognizing the nature of old age, The second session: healthy nutrition,The third session: Having all kinds of helpful exercises for the elderly,The fourth session: Getting familiar with the methods of managing stress( (pacifying exercises, relaxing, consulting, improving memory, and…), The fifth session: Taking health responsibility in the elderly and health recommendations in this field (the methods of performing self-care behaviors, modifying risk factors and controlling harmful habits like smoking and restricting salt and caring about dental health and …), The sixth session: Discussing about the methods of optimal performing the education pointsThe intervention will finish by choosing the appropriate solutions to promote healthy lifestyle. Also, the researcher will explain the way of completing form number 3 (self-care checklist) to the participants. Different education methods like short lectures and group discussion will be used to promote the knowledge and attitude of the elderly. Intervention 2: control group: no intervention.