A influência da atividade física na saúde e qualidade de vida dos idosos

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to develop an action plan to encourage physical activity and healthy lifestyle habits in the elderly of the target area of Basic Health Unit of Santa Clara. In the situational diagnose was observed an increase in the number of number of sedentary elderly. Based on this problem we selected the following critical node: lack of information among the elderly, lack of family support, lack of leisure opportunity and options. In order to confront these critical problems and to encourage the practice of physical activity among the elderly were established different interventions: educational theoretical activities and practical activities.