Estado da arte sobre a qualidade de vida dos idosos na contemporaneidade.

Abstract

This work presented as analysis proposed a discussion on aging, which aimed to influence the quality of life of the elderly in the context of aging. We used the methodology of literature and then was the exploratory research also performed. For that served as the theoretical basis psychiatrist ideas Viktor Frankl, where he used a method known as logotherapy, which explores the existential sense of the individual, Frei Antonio Moser emphasizes that on aging and quality of life of older people. Currently, you can see a major breakthrough in debates about old age, but also on the conditions that are experienced in this stage of life, which has even contributed to the advance in the defense and protection mechanisms that are designed for this segment. Always seeking to improve the quality of life of these individuals, and the pursuit of ensuring the independence and its welfare. It is in this perspective that this work was organized, given that contributions designed to identify a better understanding for the living conditions of the elderly segment.