Perfil dos idosos cadastrados em uma unidade de saúde da família no município de Diamantina: uma visão gerontológica

Abstract

Aging is a natural and dynamic process inherent in all beings, and is associated with multiple organic changes, such as neurological, structural, functional and chemical. And this process is marked by changes in population structure worldwide, including Brazil. It is estimated that the country is the sixth country in the world with an elderly population over sixty years of age. This study aims to understand and describe the epidemiological profile of elderly enrolled in the ESF Diamante Vida, in Vila Operária in the city of Diamantina, and addresses issues such as the occurrence of geriatric syndromes, chronic degenerative diseases, risk situations and social aspects and functional . We used a form prescribed by the State Department of Health of Minas Gerais and Elderly Care Coordination completed by Community Health Workers on home visits. It is a collection of secondary data, where the choice of individuals was conducted randomly by lot, and the pursuit of theoretical in databases. The results showed among other considerations, which most seniors enrolled in the ESF Diamante Vida, has more than sixty years of age, has numerous Hypertension and geriatric syndromes that affect a small number of elderly, and diabetes. Given this reality, for the care of the elderly within the health, public policy actions should fit into this new scenario, so they can provide necessary conditions for the prevention, promotion, treatment and rehabilitation.