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This study aims to characterize the professional practices of occupational therapists in view of the guidelines recommended by Public Policies referring to long-stay institutions for the elderly (ILPI). This is a qualitative study in which a documentary analysis of the Public Policies and narrative review was carried out to characterize the insertion of the occupational therapists in ILPI. It was observed that there is a dialogue between the occupational therapists and the guidelines provided in the policies, however there is a need to broaden views. 

: Study with the objective of investigating the effects of the Pilates Method on water in terms of submaximal functional capacity and dynamic balance of 18 elderly women. The training was carried out for eight weeks and the six-minute walk test (6MWT) and Timed Up and Go Test (TUG) were used. The training improved the distance covered in the 6MWT and reduced the time of the TUG, promoting a better functional capacity and dynamic balance of elderly women.Keywords: Balance Postural; Exercise Tolerance; Aging.

This article presents an experience report composed of psychologists included in the Social Assistance Reference Center (CRAS). With the objective of establishing a dialogue between psychology, social assistance and the female ageing, we gather narratives from therapeutic workshops. This paper aims to the study, reflection and discussion about the feminine aging and the insertion of the psychologist in the CRAS.  Keywords: Feminine ageing; Psychology; Social Assistence.

The objective of this study was to describe and analyze the media information about the practice of physical exercises for the elderly during the social isolation caused by Covid-19. A bibliographic search was carried out on the Google Search site. The inclusion criteria were news about the practice of physical exercise for the elderly during social isolation. Results in 23 digital media, being 8 news in digital newspapers, 6 university sites, 4 blogs, 2 booklets, 2 articles and 1 E-book. It is concluded that most of the digital media did not bring complete information about the practice of physical exercise for the elderly public. On the other hand, information from digital media about the importance of exercise during social isolation is important to increase the level of knowledge and information of the community and the elderly, always being careful to absorb information from the Internet because it is not always based on scientific evidence. 

Objective: The aim of this research was to determine reference values, as well as the sensitivity and specificity for the Berg Balance Scale and gait speed in institutionalized elderly. Method: The Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and the 10-meter test (gait speed) were applied for postural balance evaluation. Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC curve) was used to identify the best cut-off points for each test and the areas under the curve and the 95% CIs were determined, as well as the analysis of Sensitivity and Specificity values. Results: A value ≤ 49 (sensitivity: 72%, specificity: 74%) was found for BBS and a value ≤ 0.77 m/s (sensitivity: 72%, specificity: 70%) was found for gait speed. Conclusion: The results indicated a value below 49 points for BBS and less than 0,77 m/s for gait speed.Keywords: Aging; Homes for the aged; Postural balance.

The article produces a dialogue between research carried out in Uruguay and Argentina on the feminized forms that organize care related to people diagnosed with Alzheimer's and other dementias. A reflective process is proposed from two countries with aging populations, with state action processes with variable intensities. Delving into the unfolding gender relations, and carefully observing the consequently associated expressions of inequality, is a necessary exercise. The distribution of tasks, the assessment of bodily functions and social patterns that organize the ways in which subjects experience being - being, must be included in Alzheimer's ways of thinking. Finally, it is analyzed how feminization is expressed in three dimensions: in the configuration of aging populations, that is, with the presence of a greater number of women as age advances; in the massive presence of women in the professions associated with care and in the intrafamily assumption of care or supervision tasks. Meanwhile, Alzheimer's is also feminized, in at least three instances: that of the subject, that of family ties, and that of care relationships. Keywords: Alzheimer; Care; Genders and inequalities.

The article presents theoretical-practical information and reflections on the construction of an application for mobile devices, in order to favor the self-management of medicines by the elderly, which would facilitate the elderly's own organization and the monitoring of their families and/or caregivers. The experience pointed out the need to develop more friendly artifacts between the elderly and technology, better understanding the specificities of today's elderly and promoting greater benefits for the elderly of tomorrow.Keywords: Application, Aged; Medication.

This study sought to analyze the perception of the elderly people about their participation in social inclusion projects. The research is a descriptive type, with a qualitative approach, composed by a sample of 15 participants, who were submitted to a questionnaire and a semi-structured interview. The data were organized based on Bardin's content analysis. The results pointed to improvements in a variety of aspects, which contributed to increased selfesteem, autonomy and a higher quality of life.

This article describes the main legal frameworks that guide public policies for the elderly in Brazil, in the state of Amazonas and in the state capital, Manaus. Historical contextualization of the main legal documents is carried out, such as Laws, Decrees, Ordinances, Action Plans and other documents from the main international organizations, as well as from the Brazilian government and the state of Amazonas. We conclude that it is necessary to analyze the effectiveness, the current relevance of public policies, as well as to consider new issues.

This article will seek to present data from a qualitative research, carried out in Portugal in 2019, with the objective of understanding the potential and impacts (social and individual in the lives of the elderly) of the Elderly People's Commissions (CPI) and adjustments resulting from their application in Residential Structures for the Elderly (ERPI). The data presented were collected from 12 elderly people and five social workers who lived and worked in ERPI, respectively.

The University of São Paulo promotes, through the Pró-Reitoria de Cultura e Extensão, the program named USP Aberta à Terceira Idade (which from 2020 became known as “USP 60+”). The objective was to evaluate the benefits resulting from the impact of health education in promoting healthy aging in elderly people who participated and / or participate in this Program.

Many Brazilians who are still well do not talk about their end-of-life care preferences and priorities with their family members and doctors. This study aimed to describe the experience of talking with older people (≥60 years old) living in the city of Belo Horizonte about preferences and priorities for end-of-life care. It has been observed that talking about end-of-life care preferences is not a common subject for the participants, so it is a topic that requires careful considerations. 

The objective was to evaluate the effects of the Water Pilates Method (PA) in emotional aspects of sedentary elderly women. We evaluated 30 elderly women, pre and postPA, and were used the instruments: Body Appreciation Scale (BAS), Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale (RSES), and Aging Perception Questionnaire (APQ). The analysis was descriptive andt-test was used for paired data or Wilcoxon. There was a significant improvement in the BAS, RSES, in some APQ domains: chronic timeline, positive consequences, and negative consequences, and didn’t occur in the positive control, negative control, and emotional representation. It is concluded that the practice of Water Pilates was realized as an empowering experience to increase health levels and promote active aging. 

Objetivou-se realizar uma revisão sistemática buscando, nas evidências científicas, intervenções que possam ser desenvolvidas pela enfermagem, com vistas à manutenção/recuperação da capacidade funcional de uma pessoa idosa hospitalizada, disponíveis no PUBMED, CINAHL, SCOPUS e WOS, sem delimitação temporal. As intervenções encontradas estão relacionadas ao estado geral de saúde, cognição e humor, desempenho funcional, suporte social e organização do cuidado à pessoa idosa. 

The objective of this quantitative and cross-sectional study was to verify the effects of digital inclusion in elderly people. Twenty-five elderly people (M=64.92 years; SD= ±3.74) were evaluated in sociodemographic, psychological and cognitive measures. Analyzes indicated statistically significant changes in anxiety (p=0.53) and depression (p=0.36). There was a trend in the psychological domain (p=0.07) in the relationship between quality of life and mood. In this context, the technology had a negative impact on metamemory, positively on some quality of life variables and without statistically significant changes in mood states.

The objective was to analyze the risk stratification of the elderly assisted by the primary health care network in a municipality in the interior of Paraná. Descriptive study, carried out in 2019, in five health units in the interior of the state of Paraná, Brazil. Based on the results pointed out through the risk stratification of the elderly, the health care network for the elderly in the municipality will be able to promote specific care and adjust tracking in areas of coverage with low adherence.

The study tested a model of associations between objective risk factors for falls, a sense of effectiveness in relation to falls and indicators of older people adherence to a prevention program. Based on data from 206 oldest (86.9% female), statistical tests via Path Analysis identified negative associations between age, changes in physical and functional indicators and falls in the last year with a sense of effectiveness. Only the occurrence of falls in the last year was negatively associated with joining the program.

The increase in life expectancy, one of the great demographic achievements of the 20th century, has allowed the growth of the group of centenarians. In Mexico, this population group, 17,558 (60.5% women) in 2015 and, according to projections, 19,645 in 2030 (62% women), is one of the most vulnerable and under-served in Mexico. In this work, through a descriptive statistical analysis and extensive mapping, a comprehensive diagnosis of the situation in which Mexico's longest-lived older people live is presented. It ends with observations that show an interdisciplinary and territorial vision of this population group.

This paper presents a stratification of fragility and independence of some institutionalized data through an observational, cross-sectional quantitative study conducted with 73 elderly, applying the Katz test and the Functional Clinical Vulnerability Index -20. It was identified that the former were dependent on activities of daily living and had high fragility, factors related to the presence of polypathology.

The aim of the present study was to assess the prevalence of sleep disorders in elderly users of alcohol and illicit drugs treated at a specialized treatment center. A sample composed of 50 elderly people was studied and it was found that 96% of the elderly had poor quality sleep and that 54% had moderate or severe insomnia. It is believed that an adequate diagnosis of sleep disorders in elderly alcohol and drug users may contribute, in a very effective way, to the successful aging of this population.