Contribuições de um Grupo da Terceira Idade para a saúde das Idosas Participantes

Abstract

RESUMO Objetivo: O envelhecimento acarreta perdas significativas no idoso, sejam elas físicas, psíquicas ou sociais. Neste contexto, os programas de apoio social e ambientes acolhedores ganham destaque por serem elementos promotores de segurança e bem-estar, estimulando e potencializando a autonomia dos idosos. Frente a essa relevância, objetivou-se identificar os benefícios sociais de um grupo de convivência para idosas na visão das participantes. Material e Métodos: Foi realizado um estudo transversal, composto por 20 mulheres, com idade média de 69,1±6,29 anos, participantes do Grupo de Convivência Renascer, interior da Paraíba. Resultados: foi verificada boa capacidade para realização de atividades funcionais que exigem flexibilidade e déficit para atividades que exijam força. Com relação às contribuições na auto-imagem 65% afirmam que após o grupo, passaram a ter mais satisfação em viver e 35% se sentiram mais valorizadas socialmente. Nas relações sociais 57% afirmaram facilidade no convívio e 24% maior expressividade emocional, enquanto que para 19% nada acrescentou. Conclusão: Conclui-se que o Grupo de Convivência Renascer propiciou melhorias na dimensão pessoal ao melhorar as habilidades individuais, tornando as idosas mais autoconfiantes, com maior auto-estima, com melhor capacidade funcional e qualidade de vida; na dimensão social, melhorando e intensificando as relações entre as próprias idosas e as demais relações sociais, além de favorecer as construções coletivas.

Participation in the coexistence center for elderly: repercussions and challenges

“…Among the various physiological changes resulting from the aging process, central nervous system functions, especially those related to the cognitive process, such as learning and memory, are affected when not stimulated (12) . Study reveals positive effects for participants in cognitive decline groups involved in art and music therapy programs, and improvement of some behavioral factors such as agitation and symptoms of depression (10) .…”

“…Physical, cognitive and social stimulation activities impact the behavior of the elderly, not only during their stay in the coexistence center, but also throughout their daily life (25) and throughout their participation in the groups (12) . Such activities developed in these establishments enable improvements in functional performance, self-esteem and reduction of behavioral disorders in the elderly.…”

“…The elderly interpret the support, encouragement and recognition of family members as a stimulus to remain in the coexistence center, considering that older people need more family and social support (11) . This support can alleviate the negative effects created by the various problems accumulated in old age (12,27) . The family not only symbolizes social support for the elderly, but also cares about their well-being, after all family support corresponds to their main care core, a continuous, prolonged and integral care, which often requires reorganization of routine (28) .…”

“…Although the literature has benefits on the participation of the elderly in social centers (9)(10)(11)(12) , little is known about the aspects that permeate the repercussions on the elderly's life after they are admitted to these institutions. Expanding the knowledge produced about the real repercussions of such services on the lives of the elderly and their families in the light of the conceptual basis of the World Report on Ageing and Health is an alternative to boost actions and policies in the area health of the elderly, in order to meet the demands of this population.…”

Social representations of older adults regarding quality of life

“…In a study carried out in a co-living group in the city of Mogeiro in the state of Paraíba, the biopsychosocial contribution of the living spaces was reaffirmed, because after the insertion in the group, the individuals began to show more living satisfaction, and felt more socially valued. The group facilitates conviviality and social relations, as well as facilitating the expression of feelings (19) . The actions carried out in the environment of the socialization group of the Program Academia Carioca de Saúde go beyond the sphere of the practice of physical activities, becoming a mechanism of health promotion through necessary and important information for the subjects inserted into it.…”