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O estudo avaliou 89 idosos em extrema longevidade (90 anos ou mais) do município de Três Lagoas-MS, objetivando caracterizá-los quanto às variáveis sociodemográficas e de saúde. Os idosos eram, em sua maioria, do sexo feminino, sem companheiro, hipertensos, com problemas de visão e audição, com risco de desnutrição e deficit na fluência verbal. Essas características podem auxiliar na compreensão dessa população, permitindo o planejamento de políticas públicas em saúde.

O Brasil tem vivenciado um processo de transição demográfica com impactos significativos no envelhecimento populacional (IBGE, 2012). O aumento da população idosa implica a necessidade de criação de novas políticas, programas, serviços e produtos que atendam às suas necessidades e demandas (Política Nacional de Saúde da Pessoa Idosa, 2006). Ao considerar a amplitude, diversidade e multifatoriedade do envelhecimento num país de grande extensão, com características culturais, socioeconômicas e educacionais tão particulares, o tema proposto para o evento foi “Contribuições da ciência do envelhecimento frente aos desafios da sociedade moderna”.

Physical exercise is an important non-pharmacological tool for good cognitive and physical performance in old age and, therefore, for achieving healthy aging. Scientific evidence indicates that multimodal training, especially involving resistance exercises associated with other modalities, benefits both robust and frail older adults. However, the progression of frequency (3x/week) and intensity (moderate-high) of the exercise should respect the initial condition of the older adults. 

This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and associated factors in 202 diabetic elderly assisted in primary care in Northeast Brazil. The prevalence corresponded to 73.6% and was associated with gender, alcohol consumption, nutritional status and energy expenditure in domestic activities. Considering the resoluteness of 80% of Primary Care, actions that value active aging are necessary. 

This narrative review aimed to present and discuss information regarding sedentary behavior and its impact on the health of the elderly. Sedentary behavior time is an important risk factor for disability, disability and increased mortality in the elderly. Exercise of 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity physical activity compensates for the increased risk and mortality associated with high sitting time.  

Objective: to identify through the Beers criterion the prevalence of inappropriate medication use by elderly people, and the associated factors. Method: cross-sectional study with 350 people aged 60 years or over, from a municipality in the extreme south of Brazil. Result: the prevalence of drug use potentially inappropriate for age was 57.1% and was associated with the presence of potential drug interaction, therapeutic duplicity, polypharmacy, hypertension, diabetes and heart diseases.

The global demographic and epidemiological scenario is dominated by a rapid growth in the incidence of chronic diseases, both in high-income countries and those with medium / low income. The higher incidence of chronic pathologies in a context of increased average life expectancy produces a higher incidence of complex patients, who present the association of several pathologies and/or the co-presence of unfavorable social conditions (health and social vulnerability). This type of patient needs integrated interventions at different levels. The new epidemiological scenario represents a threat to Health Systems. This epidemiological context foresees an active intervention of the primary care sector in the coordination of interventions in the intermediate care sector, with a multi-service integration function between hospital and territory, and multi-sector integration between social, health, community and family resources.Keywords:  

This text aims to summarize an approach in the field of gerontechnology from the point of view of Longevity Economy. Initially, the socioeconomic context in which these new concepts emerge in the studies of population aging and gerontology is exposed. Then, it explores its intersections and needs for the adoption of public policies in the area of economics in order to meet the constitutional determination of a dignified and well-old aging. 

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common dementia; a condition that is neurodegenerative, progressive, insidious and has no cure. Considering the great impact of AD on the lives of the affected and their families; some tests with specificity between 80-95% indicate promising results of the total and phosphorylated liquor biomarkers and Aβ42 peptide for diagnosing AD. This approach may change in the future not only in terms of diagnosis, but also in therapy. 

In recent years, computational technologies have been contributing to the increased research in gerontecnology, especially topics related to mHealth applications. This paper presents the results of a pilot study that assessed the user experience of an mHealth app called DeglutFono. Four users participated, using the app for a period of 12 weeks. Results show that building a positive user experience enhances users’ involvement in using the application.Keywords: Gerontecnology; mHealth; User Experience.

Brazil has experienced a pronounced aging of its population with marked gains in life expectancy among older adults. However, individuals of lower socioeconomic conditions often exhibit worse health outcomes that translate in lower life expectancy and fewer years in good health. In this presentation, I examine how education influence prevalence of chronic conditions, life expectancy and life expectancy in good health.

The objective was to investigate the influence of polypharmacy on the body balance of elderly individuals. Cross-sectional study, with application of the instruments: sociodemographic data, history of falls, medications and sensory organization test (SOT). The polypharmacy group showed greater displacements in the ML direction in conditions 4, 5 and 6 (p = 0.024; 0.022 and 0.027) than subjects without use.

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of Aquatic Physiotherapy on the pain of 15 obese and sedentary women. For the assessment of pain, the McGill-Melzack questionnaire and the Visual Analogue Scale were used. The pain index decreases after the Aquatic Physiotherapy Program (p = 0.001) when analyzing the data from the Visual Analogue Scale and the four parts of the McGill-Melzack questionnaire. It was concluded that the Aquatic Physiotherapy Program proved to be effective in the treatment of pain in obese and sedentary women, which can motivate them to effectively adhere to this Program, even in middle age, preparing their body condition for old age.

The objective of this study was to identify and understand the meaning of the experiences and the social context of elderly women who suffered sexual abuse. It consists of a qualitative study of an exploratory nature. The sample totaled four elderly women. The non-probabilistic technique called “Snowball” was used to study populations that are difficult to access. The collection took place from October to December 2019. The interviews revealed the difficulty of elderly women in understanding that they suffered sexual abuse. 

This study describes the profile of elderly residents in a long-term care facility and analyzes the evolution of their cognitive performance and health self-perception. This is a prospective study. The Mini-Mental State Examination and The Medical Outcomes Study 36-item Short-Form Health Survey were applied. The sample presented decline in the cognitive performance (p= 0.0001) and improved the health self-perception (p= 0.0431). 

This is a quasi-experimental study conducted with 10 women with a mean age of 52.40 ± 11.3 years, which aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the use of kinesiotherapy and posterior tibial nerve electrostimulation in the treatment for urinary incontinence. After 12 visits of 30 minutes, in a clinic in the city of Canela, RS, there was a significant decrease in total daily voiding frequency and nocturia. In addition, a minor impact of incontinence on quality of life and emotional aspects was also observed. 

Introduction: This study aimed at verifying the use of the taping technique for upper limb function gain and pain reduction in elderly patients after stroke. Method: Participants received neuromuscular taping on the deltoid muscle. Results: There was no evidence of a significant improvement regarding functionality gain or pain reduction. Conclusion: the neuromuscular taping was not effective in improving the function and reducing pain in chronic pos stroke survivors after five weeks treatment.

In view of the relevance of investigating the problems inherent to depression in institutionalized elderly people and, consequently, their impact in the context of ILPI, the objective is to evaluate the prevalence of depressive symptoms in institutionalized elderly people, as well as their associated factors. This is a quantitative cross-sectional survey of 108 elderly people living in all ILPI in the city of Divinópolis, MG, from November 2017 to June 2018. Data were collected through interviews with the elderly, with identification instruments, Geriatric Depression Scale, Mini Mental State Exam and Katz Scale. Descriptive and variance analysis were used. The results showed that 46.3% of the elderly presented a prevalence of depressive symptoms, light or severe, and that this depressive condition is statistically associated with the elderly having no friends or good relationship in the ILPI, not attending the living area, not practicing leisure activities, disliking living in the ILPI, having chronic illness and making use of sleeping medication. It is concluded that emotional, social and health conditions may be related to depressive symptoms in institutionalized elderly people. 

The aim of this study was to verify the Physical Activity (PA) levels of 92 elderly people from Irati city, PR, 2016, from groups: Home for the Aged (n=35); Senior Center (n=37); Open University of the Elderly (n=20). Coexistence groups sufficiently active prevalence, while contextual factors can influence the daily PA practice in home for the aged. No associations were found, possibly influenced by the size population of the groups. 

The objective of the study was to explore the intergenerational contact found in the film “UP”, using Content Analysis to classify the themes addressed in the story, which embased the discussion. It is concluded that the intergenerational relationship promotes benefits in the process of building positive stereotypes, in valuing the elderly and can positively assist in the process of coping with retirement and widowhood.