A promoção do envelhecimento ativo ao nível local: análise de programas de intervenção autárquica

Abstract

informação sobre o artigo Historial do artigo: Recebido a 12 de novembro de 2013 Aceite a 18 de setembro de 2014 Palavras-chave: Envelhecimento ativo Política local Programas municipais r e s u m o As transformaç ões demográficas originam fortes desafios a enfrentar pelas políticas públi-cas, exigindo a preparação dos organismos responsáveis. O «envelhecimento ativo» surge como paradigma de intervenção que pode contrariar/inverter as tendências nefastas das novas transformaç ões. A investigação incidiu em torno das políticas municipais que procuram responder aos problemas inerentes ao envelhecimento, envolvendo-nos numa análise de programas em 3 concelhos do interior de Portugal. Embora não exista uma solução única e definitiva, os programas devem procurar enfatizar estilos de vida saudáveis, alcançar maior qualidade de vida e ter em conta as situaç ões socioeconómicas, reforç ando a componente reparadora e inclusiva da velhice. a b s t r a c tThe demographic changes arise a great challenge to public policies, demanding the preparation of the responsible organizations. The «Active Ageing» starts to be seen as the mainstreaming for policies, as it can counteract or reverse the negative trends of these demographic changes. This research focused on the policies that seek to respond to the population aging problems in Portugal. It was produced an analysis of three local programs following the mainstreaming of «active ageing» in interior country. Although there is no unique and definitive solution, these programs should emphasize healthy lifestyles aiming the highest quality of life possible taking into account the socioeconomic situations, without disregarding the duty of reinforce the repairing and inclusive component of ageing.

Municipalities and the promotion of architectural accessibility

“…In a study conducted in three municipalities of the central region of Portugal to identify their municipal management programs, the authors found a housing program aimed to improve basic housing conditions which took into account the issues of architectural accessibility and included, for example, small repairs inside people's homes (Bárrios & Fernandes, 2014).…”

“…163/2006(Decreto-Lei nº 163/2006, which established the regime of accessibility to public buildings and facilities, public roads and residential buildings, people with reduced mobility are defined as those who require a wheelchair, who are unable to walk or walk long distances, who have sensory difficulties or who are temporarily limited (pregnant women, children, and older people). For all these people, architectural barriers in spaces where they develop their daily activities are insurmountable, conditioning or preventing mobility (Bárrios & Fernandes, 2014). Both in Portugal and in the rest of Europe, strategies have been developed for the promotion of architectural accessibility, including one of the proposals of the 21 st Constitutional Government of Portugal: the "Inclusive Territories" program.…”

Personal and behavioral determinants of active aging

“…Active aging is defined as the optimization process of opportunities in the health sector, participation and security, in order to promote the life quality among the elderly. The theoretical model is based on health determinants formulation, especially the physical environment, health services, the social, economic, personal and behavioral determinants [15]. From the personal determinants analysis, there is a gradual change in the population health profile, the prevalence of longevity-related problems, such as chronic non communicable diseases that can weaken the elderly, resulting in greater dependence perform their daily activities [16].…”

Participation in community intervention programmes and quality of life: findings from a multicenter study in Portugal

“…Due to their greater health vulnerability, creating opportunities for an active and healthy life is important for older people 1 . In line with previous studies 2 , aging is a dynamic process that occurs throughout life through a personal-context interrelationship.…”