Proposals for management of elderly care facilities: Experience reports professional gerontologist

Authors

  • Thaís Bento Lima-Silva
  • Tiago Nascimento Ordonez
  • Milena Yuri Suzuki
  • Evany Bettine de Almeida
  • Denise Martins
  • Henrique Salmazo da Silva

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2012v15iEspecial13p515-528

Keywords:

Elderly, Gerontology, Management

Abstract

The aim of this study was to present the first experiences of gerontologists professional practice gerontologist applied in the management of programs to the elderly. This study was descriptive study and examined the report of three professionals in Gerontology alumni about their involvement in the Living Center, Day Centre and the Long Term Institution (LPI). In this study the ability that most defined the gerontologist was the application of management tools, combined with actions that aimed well-being of older adults, families and the participation of different actors, including the community, a network of professionals and services.

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How to Cite

Lima-Silva, T. B., Ordonez, T. N., Suzuki, M. Y., Almeida, E. B. de, Martins, D., & Silva, H. S. da. (2013). Proposals for management of elderly care facilities: Experience reports professional gerontologist. Revista Kairós-Gerontologia, 15(Especial13), 515–528. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2012v15iEspecial13p515-528

Issue

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

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Papers

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