The aim of this study was to verify the Physical Activity (PA) levels of 92 elderly people from Irati city, PR, 2016, from groups: Home for the Aged (n=35); Senior Center (n=37); Open University of the Elderly (n=20). Coexistence groups sufficiently active prevalence, while contextual factors can influence the daily PA practice in home for the aged. No associations were found, possibly influenced by the size po...
ICTs have broken geographic barriers, decreased distances and facilitated the circulation of information. This qualitative-quantitative study investigates the influence of ICT on the relations between family members and the elderly, identifying aspects of usability and perception about communication mediated by technology. The research involved 160 people (elderly and relatives) and the results point to the per...
The study aimed to analyze the perception of older workers regarding their work and the insertion of technologies in their work activities. This is an analytical and cross-sectional study with a qualitative-quantitative approach involving 30 older workers with a mean age of 63.3 years. While recognizing their limitations and difficulties in the use of technologies in the workplace, older workers recognize the i...