O envelhecimento na perspectiva do cuidador de idosos

Abstract

O envelhecimento na perspectiva do cuidador de idososAging by the perspective of elderly caregivers

Dependence of family care in the perspective of chronic disease

“…In this regard, we remember that no verbalization of feelings, isolation and the failure to seek dialogue with the caregiver are easily associated to the development of certain conditions like, for example, a depressive state, as already seen in the literature. 15 Also in this line, a review study found that studies on people with chronic diseases and their families reveal important elements concerning the care to these people, among them the co-participation of the family and the health team in the care provided, besides the appreciation and access to family support networks.…”

“…Not participating in the resolution of problems makes the elderly feel disrespected and without prestige in the family, as also evidenced a study conducted with caregivers of active elderly in shelter institutions. 15 Thus, it is important that the caregiver and the person with chronic illness have a strong emotional bond and the family that cares have enough sensitivity to see the implicit feelings, 15 often unspoken and can determine the quality of care and family relationships.In home environment, care founded on the dedication, commitment and affection involves the subjectivity of each family. It is observed that, over time, families adapt to living with the disease and treatment, taking them as something routine, often forgetting the peculiar feelings of the person who directly experiences the chronic conditions.…”

“…Not participating in the resolution of problems makes the elderly feel disrespected and without prestige in the family, as also evidenced a study conducted with caregivers of active elderly in shelter institutions. 15 Thus, it is important that the caregiver and the person with chronic illness have a strong emotional bond and the family that cares have enough sensitivity to see the implicit feelings, 15 often unspoken and can determine the quality of care and family relationships.…”

Relação entre a queixa auditiva e os achados audiológicos de um grupo de idosos ativos

“…Relação entre a queixa auditiva e os achados audiológicos de um grupo de idosos ativos Mariana Teixeira Duarte (1) , Ângela Leusin Mattiazzi (2) , Milena Manoel Azevedo (3) , Alexandre Hundertmarck Lessa (4) , Sinéia Neujahr dos Santos (5) , Maristela Julio Costa (6) (1) Speech and Hearing Sciences course at the Federal University of Santa Maria -UFSM, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil. (2) Speech and Hearing Sciences course at the Federal University of Santa Maria -UFSM, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil.…”

“…The challenge of an aging population comes from the reduction in the number of children and young people and the rise in average life expectancy. The phenomenon is worldwide, but in developing countries such as Brazil, it occurs in a more evident manner 1,[3][4][5] . Graying and hair loss, skin wrinkling and reduction of memory are characteristic of senility, however, such changes do not preclude the participation of seniors in society, in economic, cultural and religious issues, as per their wish and capacity 3 .…”