Atividades físicas como possibilidade de melhoria da qualidade de vida dos idosos na unidade do Programa Saúde da Família no bairro Vila Betânia do município de Alfenas - Minas Gerais: relato de experiência

Abstract

The Family Health Strategy still performs more than promotional and curative activities important to rethink this practice, especially when have an impressive contingent of elderly patients with chronic disease in the territory covered by the USF. The elderly already represent more than 8,5% of the population and should therefore be a concern of health services. This study aimed at reporting the experience of groups of elderly people who perform physical activities by professionals coordinates Health Team of the PSF- Vila Betânia. A literature review was done on the importance of physical activity as a factor in improving the quality of life for seniors. Findings of authors surveyed showed that physical activities when performed acordingly favors an increase in muscle strength and development of recreational activities also provide a reduction in respiratory and cardiovascular risks common in people over 60 years of age. Benefits such as the improved self-esteem, greater willingness to live with everyday problems, greater independence in carrying out their routine activities also through the probation are other points highlighted in the articles surveyed. The experience of the health them of the PSF- Vila Betânia demonstrates that it is necessary to incorporate health promotion actions in daily life of health and the effects have been widely reported by the elderly group participants. Working with the elderly got the membership of other offices of the municipality in developing activities for the elderly. The team health of the PSF- Vila Betânia recognizes that the incorporation of physical activity in everyday life of families is a challenge that must be worked with more participative methodologies to occur changes in the habits of life.