Reflections on the promotion of Active Aging

Authors

  • Wilson José Alves Pedro

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2013v16i3p9-32

Keywords:

Social Gerontology, Sociology of Aging, Active Aging

Abstract

From the international guidelines on Active Aging, this study examines some of these developments in the state of São Paulo, as well as strategies deployed within the state, in the region of the Regional Health Department III - Araraquara the State Department of Health This region has an aging population of 12.05%. This is an exploratory and descriptive. Through documentary analysis identified strategies deployed in several areas.

Author Biography

Wilson José Alves Pedro

Professor Adjunto da Universidade Federal de São Carlos – Departamento de Gerontologia, São Carlos (SP), Brasil. Docente do Programa de Pós-Graduação Ciência, Tecnologia e Sociedade e do Programa de Mestrado Profissional – Gestão das Organizações e Sistemas Públicos. Investigador Visitante do Instituto do Envelhecimento – Instituto de Ciências Sociais da Universidade de Lisboa.

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How to Cite

Pedro, W. J. A. (2014). Reflections on the promotion of Active Aging. Revista Kairós-Gerontologia, 16(3), 9–32. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2013v16i3p9-32

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 3 (2013)

Section

Papers

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