[Com] Viver - Centro de Envelhecimento Ativo em Tupanciretã-RS

Abstract

The increase in the life expectancy of the elderly is no longer a novelty, as it is currently a topic discussed worldwide. Even being a reality experienced for some time, society is not prepared to meet the care that the elderly need and deserve. Thus, the present work aims at analyzing and understanding the specificities of the elderly in order to propose an Active Aging Center in Tupanciretã - RS. The research is aimed at understanding the needs of today's elderly, getting to know the concepts and factors that surround the aging phase, the type of equipment that is offered to this third age population, the policies that defend their rights, and the laws and norms that enforce the practice of making spaces accessible. The main proposal of this work is to provide support for the development of an architectural project aimed at the elderly public in order to provide an appropriate and quality place for them to spend their day. The project emerges as a way to socially integrate the elderly, occupying their day with healthy practices that keep them active and in a constant state of learning, quality of life, and well-being. To develop this work, the methodology adopted was a bibliographic review, studies of reference works and a technical visit to an equipment for the elderly, which provided support for the elaboration of design guidelines and a program of needs. With this, a suitable place was sought for the project to be implemented, an equipment of coexistence aimed at the mature adult, which proposes spaces that aim to provide comfort and security for the elderly, through dynamic spaces and integrated into society.