Caregiver self-care and care of the elderly

Authors

  • Wanda Pereira Patrocinio Universidade Ibirapuera (Unib).

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2015v18iEspecial18p99-113

Keywords:

Self-care, Caregivers, Care of the elderly.

Abstract

This article aims to discuss on the task of caring for the elderly and the implications for families and professionals. In the first part we will discuss the need for adequate caregiver training. In the second part we will present activities for the caregiver self-care and other based on the National Integrative and Complementary Practices Policy. Finally, we will expose activities that the caregiver can develop for care of the elderly. It is expected that these activities may contribute to the quality of life of caregivers, as well as a better performance of its function.

 

Author Biography

Wanda Pereira Patrocinio, Universidade Ibirapuera (Unib).

Pedagoga (Unicamp), Mestre em Gerontologia (Unicamp), Doutora em Educação (Unicamp). Diretora da Empresa GeroVida – Arte, Educação e Vida Plena. Professora do Curso de Mestrado em Ciências Interdisciplinares em Saúde. Universidade Ibirapuera (Unib).

www.gerovida.com.br; http://gerovida.blog.br

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Published

2015-06-30

How to Cite

Patrocinio, W. P. (2015). Caregiver self-care and care of the elderly. Revista Kairós-Gerontologia, 18(Especial18), 99–113. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2015v18iEspecial18p99-113

Issue

Vol. 18 (2015): NÚMERO ESPECIAL 18 - ABORDAGEM MULTIDISCIPLINAR DO CUIDADO E VELHICE

Section

Papers

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