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“Activ'IDADE”
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O envelhecimento é uma realidade na maior parte dos países do mundo, com particular
enfoque nos chamados países desenvolvidos. O aumento do peso da população mais velha
no total da população traz desafios, não só no plano demográfico, mas também no plano
social, particularmente no que concerne ao garantir às pessoas que vivem cada vez mais
anos um papel na sociedade e uma vida com dignidade e qualidade.
Ao processo de envelhecimento estão associadas perdas de diferentes naturezas, das quais
se destaca a perda de laços sociais (quantidade e qualidade das relações sociais), que
aumenta o risco de isolamento social e de solidão. E embora estes fenómenos sejam
transversais a toda a população, o seu impacto nas pessoas mais velhas é particularmente
preocupante.
Assim, partindo de um diagnóstico gerontológico realizado no quadro da segunda fase do
projeto Porto.Importa-Se, no qual foram inquiridas 235 pessoas com 70 e mais anos a
viverem sós e com 75 e mais anos quando vivem em casal sem outros elementos, entre
2020 e 2021, e tendo-se constatado que cerca de 50% se encontram em risco de
isolamento e solidão, apresenta-se uma proposta de intervenção para contrariar essas
situações e proporcionar às pessoas mais velhas a possibilidade de envelhecer com
qualidade e dignidade. O projeto “Activ'IDADE” visa, precisamente, dar resposta às
necessidades identificadas na população inquirida e parte da premissa de que a idade não deve ser considerada um obstáculo à realização pessoal e à construção de projetos.
Ageing is a reality in most countries in the world, with particular focus on the so-called developed countries. The increase in the weight of the older population in the total population brings challenges, not only at demographic level, but also at social level, particularly with regard to ensuring that people who live more and more years have a role in society and a life with dignity and quality. The ageing process is associated with losses of different natures, of which the loss of social ties (quantity and quality of social relationships) stands out, increasing the risk of social isolation and loneliness. And although these phenomena are common to the entire population, their impact on older people is particularly worrying. Thus, based on a gerontological diagnosis, carried out within the second phase of Porto.Importa-Se project, in which 235 people aged 70 and over living alone and aged 75 and over living in a couple with no other elements were surveyed between 2020 and 2021, and having found that around 50% are at risk of isolation and loneliness, an intervention proposal is presented to counteract these situations and give older people the possibility of growing old with quality and dignity. The "Activ'IDADE" project aims, precisely, to respond to the needs identified in the surveyed population and is based on the premise that age should not be considered an obstacle to personal fulfilment and the construction of projects.
Ageing is a reality in most countries in the world, with particular focus on the so-called developed countries. The increase in the weight of the older population in the total population brings challenges, not only at demographic level, but also at social level, particularly with regard to ensuring that people who live more and more years have a role in society and a life with dignity and quality. The ageing process is associated with losses of different natures, of which the loss of social ties (quantity and quality of social relationships) stands out, increasing the risk of social isolation and loneliness. And although these phenomena are common to the entire population, their impact on older people is particularly worrying. Thus, based on a gerontological diagnosis, carried out within the second phase of Porto.Importa-Se project, in which 235 people aged 70 and over living alone and aged 75 and over living in a couple with no other elements were surveyed between 2020 and 2021, and having found that around 50% are at risk of isolation and loneliness, an intervention proposal is presented to counteract these situations and give older people the possibility of growing old with quality and dignity. The "Activ'IDADE" project aims, precisely, to respond to the needs identified in the surveyed population and is based on the premise that age should not be considered an obstacle to personal fulfilment and the construction of projects.
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Envelhecimento Isolamento Social Solidão Intervenção Social