Reasons to attend a course for caregivers of the elderly: a comparative study

Authors

  • Karina de Lima Flauzino
  • Mônica de Ávila Todaro

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2012v15i2p141-157

Keywords:

Elderly, Caregivers, Educational Gerontology

Abstract

Senility represents a challenge to families and to the community concerning the provision of care to the elderly. In this context, caregivers aim to help and accompany seniors in daily tasks, preserving their autonomy and independence, and providing them a better quality of life. Investigating the reasons to attend an elderly caregiver course makes possible to understand family and social demands and the search for new municipal actions concerning the question.

Author Biographies

Karina de Lima Flauzino

Gerontóloga e Especialista em Psicologia Política, Políticas Públicas e Movimentos Sociais pela Universidade de São Paulo.

Mônica de Ávila Todaro

Pedadoga. Doutora em Educação e Mestre em Gerontologia pela UNICAMP. Docente da UNINOVE (SP).

 

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Published

2013-03-04

How to Cite

Flauzino, K. de L., & Todaro, M. de Ávila. (2013). Reasons to attend a course for caregivers of the elderly: a comparative study. Revista Kairós-Gerontologia, 15(2), 141–157. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2012v15i2p141-157

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 2 (2012)

Section

Papers

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