Teaching and learning with the elderly: experience report

Abstract

Objective: to describe a report of practices in Health Education in a University Extension Project, encouraging the adoption of preventive self-care measures in relation to the heath of the elderly. Method: it is an experience report of practices in Health Education, promoted by professors and students, developed from 2008 to 2013 with 100 elderly in situation of multiple vulnerabilities. Results: for the description of practices in Health Education developed, the results were grouped in three pillars: 1) evaluation of health conditions; 2) reception and workshops in Health Education; 3) recreation and leisure activity. Conclusion: these practices help the health professionals to build new subsides and ideas to the assistance, enabling a reflection about the singularity of the elderly and, therefore, they can contribute to the effectiveness of assistance, seeking a bigger longevity with quality of life.