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Ivania Vera1, Roselma Lucchese1, Adélia Yaeko Kyosen Nakatani1
1Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem, Faculdade de Enfermagem, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, GO, Brasil.
Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem
|May 7, 2015
Summary
Family functionality in long-lived individuals is linked to poor health perception, osteoporosis, and falls. Prioritizing family support is crucial for enhancing the well-being of the elderly.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology and Public Health
Background:
- Understanding factors influencing family functionality in aging populations is essential for developing targeted support strategies.
- Non-institutionalized long-lived individuals represent a growing demographic with unique care needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify factors associated with the family functionality of non-institutionalized elderly residents in Goiânia, Brazil.
- To characterize the family dynamics and associated health factors in a long-lived population.
Main Methods:
- Population-based epidemiological study with a cross-sectional design.
- Utilized functional and cognitive capacity scales and the Adaptation, Partnership, Growth, Affection, and Resolve (APGAR) instrument for family dynamics.
- Conducted home interviews with 131 long-lived individuals.
Main Results:
- Prevalence of female gender, average age of 83.87 years, widowhood, large family residence, primary schooling, and self-perceived regular health.
- High independence in self-care but partial dependence in instrumental activities of daily living.
- Family functionality showed a high average score of 9.06 points.
Conclusions:
- Family functionality in the elderly is associated with self-perceived poor/bad health, osteoporosis, and falls.
- Results highlight the importance of family as a caregiver for long-lived individuals.
- Findings can inform policies and interventions aimed at supporting elderly family units.
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