Public policies for the elderly population: a review with emphasis on healthcare actions
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https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2238-6149.v22i3p200-207Keywords:
Health public policy, Policy, Aging, Aged.Abstract
Population aging is a worldwide phenomenon. This process poses challenges to be addressed, particularly in developing countries, which requires the execution of Public Policies for this population segment. This article, which integrates the Master´s Thesis project entitled “Reflections on elderly companion´s daily work at the Programa Acompanhante de Idosos- PAI”, presents the main international and national documents aimed to guide the implementation of programs and policies for the elderly, with emphasis on the responsibility actions of the Health Sector. These documents recognize elderly as person of right and encourages their independence, autonomy, social participation, family and community life.Downloads
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2011-12-01
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Batista, M. P. P., Almeida, M. H. M. de, & Lancman, S. (2011). Public policies for the elderly population: a review with emphasis on healthcare actions. Revista De Terapia Ocupacional Da Universidade De São Paulo, 22(3), 200-207. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2238-6149.v22i3p200-207