Educational actions and reflections on the promotion of healthy aging: an experience report in a pandemic period of COVID-19, in Primary Health Care equipment
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2020v23i0p241-263Keywords:
Elderly, COVID-19, Primary Health Care, Educational actions.Abstract
This descriptive study of the experience report type aims to discuss the prevention of COVID-19 and the health promotion of elderly users of a School Health Center in the city of São Paulo, through the bibliographic review of the eminent literature on practices educational gerontological and interventions developed by the internship group in this bias. It was analyzed that the educational space in Primary Health Care (AB) is configured as an instrument for changes in the current pandemic scenario of COVID-19, presenting itself as a space for self-care and support in promoting longevity. Thus, the aging process and preventive care are in line with public health policies for the elderly and in PHC.