Vulnerability in old age: definition and interventions in the field of Gerontology

Authors

  • Henrique Salmazo-Silva
  • Thais Bento Lima-Silva
  • Thabata Cruz de Barros
  • Eduardo Moreira de Oliveira
  • Tiago Nascimento Ordonez
  • Gabriela Carvalho
  • Evany Bettine de Almeida

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2012v15iEspecial13p97-116

Keywords:

Vulnerability, Aging, Elderly, Gerontologist

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to discuss different aspects of vulnerability in old age and discuss the types of intervention that could be mobilized in the Gerontology field to prevent and minimize or delay the effect of vulnerability at the end of life. This study points to the fact that vulnerability in old age requires multifactorial actions and social responses in short, medium and long term, in order to help different cohorts of elderly.

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How to Cite

Salmazo-Silva, H., Lima-Silva, T. B., Barros, T. C. de, Oliveira, E. M. de, Ordonez, T. N., Carvalho, G., & Almeida, E. B. de. (2013). Vulnerability in old age: definition and interventions in the field of Gerontology. Revista Kairós-Gerontologia, 15(Especial13), 97–116. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2012v15iEspecial13p97-116

Issue

Vol. 15 (2012): Número Especial 13 - Vulnerabilidade/Envelhecimento e Velhice: Aspectos Biopsicossociais

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Papers

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