Envelhecimento ativo entre idosos de grupos de convivência

Abstract

The objective of this study is to analyze the meaning of the aging process, according to the determinants of active aging among elderly people in social groups in the city of Santa Cruz / RN. It is a qualitative study, cross-cutting, descriptive. It was used as data collection technique the semi-structured interview developed in the months of June and July 2015. Respondents were elderly participants of Santa Cruz / RN social groups. The results showed that the speeches of the elderly on active aging is something positive, and that the majority of respondents reported fit this perspective, although some still represent aging as synonymous with losses and impairments. In conclusion, after observation of the determinants of active aging, independence, autonomy and good physical health, combined with the performance of social roles, are factors that make the elderly keep up assets, their quality of life preserved along the years.