Aging Conditions of the Portuguese Population Aged 50 Years and Over

Bárrios, Maria João; Fonseca, António M.; Fernandes, Pedro A.

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“…Este repto reforça a importância de dirigir a atenção para a participação das pessoas à medida que envelhecem, criando respostas locais que aumentem as oportunidades de participação social, cultural, educacional e ocupacional, passíveis de se enquadrar no paradigma de "active ageing" (WHO, 2002). Entende-se ainda que este paradigma também se aplica às pessoas mais frágeis e com incapacidade, considerando o aumento da heterogeneidade à medida que a idade avança (Bárrios et al, 2020). Trata-se da promoção da manutenção/integração social e, por oposição, da prevenção da exclusão social/perda de papéis sociais, pois grande parte das pessoas mais velhas deseja participar na vida social com autonomia (Bárrios et al, 2020).…”

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“…Entende-se ainda que este paradigma também se aplica às pessoas mais frágeis e com incapacidade, considerando o aumento da heterogeneidade à medida que a idade avança (Bárrios et al, 2020). Trata-se da promoção da manutenção/integração social e, por oposição, da prevenção da exclusão social/perda de papéis sociais, pois grande parte das pessoas mais velhas deseja participar na vida social com autonomia (Bárrios et al, 2020).…”

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Retratos sociais do quotidiano de homens com 80 e mais anos

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2021

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Retratos sociais do quotidiano de homens com 80 e mais anos

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2021

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“…This principle is highlighted in the plan to improve functional ability in older adults in Portugal, through meaningful engagement with older people and the importance of delivering person-centered and integrated care in these age groups (15). Some studies have been developed in Portugal to assist in the assessment of active aging and explore priorities that support adequate policies (16)(17)(18), but this might not be enough to get a clear understanding of people's true needs and perceptions about active aging. Based on our understanding, older adults' knowledge about active aging has never been explored in Portugal with older adults, even though it might provide important information to move active aging policies and action plans forward.…”

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Active aging awareness and well-being among older adults in Portugal

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Henriques²,

Alarcão

et al. 2023

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ObjectiveThis study aims to assess the active aging awareness of older adults in mainland Portugal and their levels of overall well-being and to identify social and health-related factors.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted with a representative sample of 613 older adults, aged 65 or older, who participated in the PROKnos – Knowing Social Prescribing needs of the elderly study in Portugal. The questionnaire consisted of the Active Ageing Awareness Questionnaire and the World Health Organization – Five Well-Being Index, as well as sociodemographic, economic, and health status questions. Correlation coefficients, t-tests for independent samples, and one-way ANOVA were used to explore potential associations between variables.ResultsThe active aging awareness levels were significantly higher for women (p = 0.031), and those who were younger (p = 0.011), more educated (p < 0.001), had a better financial situation (p < 0.001), and had better health (p < 0.001). The same pattern was found for well-being, except in relation to gender, as men had higher levels (p = 0.016). These variables were found to be correlated.DiscussionEven though active aging is an important strategy to implement, it is indispensable to consider the perceptions and conditions that need to be in place before that. This study reveals that several social and health-related factors are associated with well-being and active aging awareness, as well as the differences between groups that exist in mainland Portugal in relation to that. This emphasizes how vital it is to address social inequalities in active aging efforts, which are not necessarily uncovered when only considering actual active aging measures.

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Aging Conditions of the Portuguese Population Aged 50 Years and Over

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Retratos sociais do quotidiano de homens com 80 e mais anos

Retratos sociais do quotidiano de homens com 80 e mais anos

Active aging awareness and well-being among older adults in Portugal

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