A prática de atividades físicas na promoção da saúde física e mental dos idosos do município de Moeda/MG: uma proposta de intervenção

Abstract

This study had the objective of developing an intervention proposal focused on the elderly population of the area covered by Porto Alegre Family Health team, in Moeda-MG. In the methodology, the literature was reviewed, supported by the Latin-American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences database and an intervention proposal was presented focusing on the promotion of the elders physical and mental health. From the literature revision, the physical, psychological and social benefits of regular group physical activities were confirmed, on individuals with more than 60 years old. The intervention proposal had as the main axis the practice of group physical activities by the elders, supervised by professionals from the Family Heath team. Instruments for registration, monitoring and evaluation of the participants were developed. The study intends to offer to the subjects an opportunity of adopting a more active way of life, for the promotion of health, risk of diseases development reduction and life quality improvement. Therefore, it is considered the need for implementing programs and strategies that promote the adoption of an active lifestyle and a social support and co-existence network, having health professionals as facilitators for the conquest of healthy ageing.