A experiência de um grupo de apoio como ferramenta de amparo aos idosos

Abstract

The objective of this study was to report and rescue the story of a health-elderly group inserted in Estratégia da Saude da Familia (ESF) in Novo Hamburgo-RS. Today, the group is composed by 80 elderly people with emotional trouble and restriction of social interaction. The actions promoted by the group aim to rescue the sociability of the individual and, improve life and health quality. The ESF (through group) held health consultations and social actions to strengthen the relationship with the community, especially with the elderly. The activities were planned by demand and claim; developed through discussion circle. Initially, the focus of actions were health guidelines and elderly rights, as well as, workshops with recreational activities and painting; ditties were included in the workshops. The musical proposal was materialized, becoming a tool to overcome depression, lack of memory, diction difficulty and moreover (re) integrate the elderly in society.