Active aging: necessary reflections for nurse/health professionals

In: Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online, Band 8, Heft 2, S. 4231-4242

Abstract

Objective: to reflect on possible factors that contribute to an active aging, as well as strategies that can be
used for nurses and other professionals in promoting the active aging. Method: theoretical reflection based
on Brazilian and foreign sources. Results: they are presented in three axes: Characterizing active aging;
Factors that contribute to active aging; Strategies that can be used for nurses and other health professionals
in promoting active aging. Conclusion: it is necessary to develop intervention strategies aiming at modifying
the current configuration that fosters curative and rehabilitation actions instead of promoting health for
healthy aging.