Aging and quality of life: the influence of individual experiences

Authors

  • Maria Jaqueline Lopes Enfermagem. Campus Avançado Maria Elisa de Albuquerque Maia, CAMEAM, da Universidade do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte, UERN
  • Janieiry Lima de Araújo Enfermagem. Campus Avançado Maria Elisa de Albuquerque Maia, CAMEAM da Universidade do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte, UERN.
  • Ellany Gurgel Cosme do Nascimento Enfermagem. Campus Avançado Maria Elisa de Albuquerque Maia, CAMEAM, da Universidade do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte, UERN.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2016v19i2p181-199

Keywords:

Elderly, Comprehensive Care Program for Elderly, Quality of life.

Abstract

The objective of the study was to understand the meaning of aging with quality of life (QOL), from the experiences and experiences of older people. This is an exploratory study, quantitative and qualitative that allows us to understand the meaning of aging and QOL of the elderly. 173 questionnaires were administered to elderly people receiving home visits from leaders of the Pastoral Care of the Elderly, 79% female (n = 138). The study showed the aging and quality of life as something subjective, the way of living life that determines the individual experiences of each being for a healthy living. It is up to society to value the aged and to promote their social participation, since, when the elderly are active and co-sharer of your health / disease process, it is seen as a wise old, an example for society.

Keywords: Elderly; Comprehensive Care Program for Elderly; Quality of life.

Author Biographies

Maria Jaqueline Lopes, Enfermagem. Campus Avançado Maria Elisa de Albuquerque Maia, CAMEAM, da Universidade do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte, UERN

Maria Jaqueline Lopes - Enfermeira Graduada pelo Campus Avançado Maria Elisa de Albuquerque Maia, CAMEAM, da Universidade do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte, UERN. E- mail: jaqueline_l3@hotmail.com

Janieiry Lima de Araújo, Enfermagem. Campus Avançado Maria Elisa de Albuquerque Maia, CAMEAM da Universidade do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte, UERN.

Janieiry Lima de Araújo - Enfermeira, Docente no Campus Avançado Maria Elisa de Albuquerque Maia, CAMEAM da Universidade do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte, UERN. E-mail: janieiry@hotmail.com

Ellany Gurgel Cosme do Nascimento, Enfermagem. Campus Avançado Maria Elisa de Albuquerque Maia, CAMEAM, da Universidade do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte, UERN.

Ellany Gurgel Cosme do Nascimento - Enfermeira, Docente no Campus Avançado Maria Elisa de Albuquerque Maia, CAMEAM, da Universidade do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte, UERN.

E-mail: ellanygurgel@hotmail.com

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Published

2016-06-30

How to Cite

Lopes, M. J., Araújo, J. L. de, & Nascimento, E. G. C. do. (2016). Aging and quality of life: the influence of individual experiences. Revista Kairós-Gerontologia, 19(2), 181–199. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2016v19i2p181-199

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 2 (2016)

Section

Papers

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