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Ageing in Place e lazer: políticas e (boas) práticas ao nível local
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O envelhecimento populacional tem vindo a assumir cada vez mais destaque na análise da sociedade contemporânea. É um fenómeno com impactos visíveis na economia, no mercado de trabalho, na estrutura familiar, no setor social, nos sistemas sociais e de saúde e na definição de políticas sociais, pelo que é exigido às sociedades uma adaptação a esta nova e desafiante realidade social. Portugal é um dos países que apresenta valores bastante acentuados ao nível do envelhecimento demográfico, sendo o segundo país mais envelhecido no contexto europeu. Perante esta realidade torna-se fundamental a criação de políticas e respostas sociais direcionadas para o perfil e para as necessidades das pessoas idosas, atendendo às suas expetativas e vontades, procurando promover o seu bem-estar, autonomia e participação social. Tendo em conta o crescente desejo pela opção de envelhecimento em casa e no seio da comunidade, em alternativa à institucionalização, surge o conceito de Ageing in Place que defende e sustenta a independência e a promoção de um envelhecimento ativo, saudável e positivo das pessoas idosas no seu domicílio e na comunidade. Para que essa opção seja possível é essencial a criação de condições ambientais, sociais e culturais para que os idosos possam dar continuidade ao seu projeto de vida. A organização de atividades que fomentem uma vida ativa e no contexto onde os indivíduos residem é algo desafiante para os governos e para as autarquias. O trabalho de investigação em causa constitui um estudo de caso de natureza descritiva sobre o Centro de Ativ’Idades da Câmara Municipal da Covilhã, uma resposta que foi considerada uma boa prática local ao nível do Ageing in Place e um exemplo de incentivo ao envelhecimento ativo e de promoção do lazer sénior. Com este estudo pretende-se compreender o contributo do lazer na promoção do ageing in place e a importância das políticas e (boas) práticas existentes a nível local. Através do recurso a um questionário, aplicado a 37 utentes do Centro de Ativ’Idades e da realização de 17 entrevistas semiestruturadas, com a respetiva análise de conteúdo, aos utentes, às profissionais do CAI e a uma dirigente/responsável pelo Centro, concluiu-se que o lazer constitui um instrumento estratégico na construção de territórios inclusivos e que beneficia diretamente os aspetos principais que envolvem o conceito de Ageing in Place, confirmando assim o CAI como exemplo de uma resposta na área do envelhecimento ativo, do lazer sénior e considerada como boa prática ao nível do Ageing in Place na Covilhã.
Population ageing has become an increasingly prominent issue in the analysis of contemporary society. It is a phenomenon with visible impacts on the economy, the labour market, family structure, the social sector, social and health systems, and the definition of social policies, requiring societies to adapt to this new and challenging social reality. Portugal is one of the countries with the most pronounced demographic ageing, being the second most aged country in Europe. Given this reality, it is essential to create policies and social responses tailored to the profile and needs of older people, taking into account their expectations and wishes, and seeking to promote their well-being, autonomy and social participation. Given the growing desire for the option of ageing at home and within the community, as an alternative to institutionalisation, the concept of Ageing in Place has emerged, which advocates and supports independence and the promotion of active, healthy and positive ageing for older people in their own homes and communities. For this option to be possible, it is essential to create environmental, social, and cultural conditions that enable older people to continue their life plans. Organising activities that promote active living in the context where individuals reside is challenging for governments and local authorities. The research work in question is a descriptive case study on the Covilhã City Council's Activity Centre, an initiative that was considered a good local practice in terms of Ageing in Place and an example of encouraging active ageing and promoting leisure activities for senior citizens. This study aims to understand the contribution of leisure to promoting ageing in place and the importance of existing policies and (good) practices at the local level. Through the use of a questionnaire, administered to 37 users of the Activitiy Centre, and the conduct of 17 semi-structured interviews, with respective content analysis, with users, CAI professionals and a manager/head of the Centre, it was concluded that leisure is a strategic tool in the construction of inclusive territories and that it directly benefits the main aspects involved in the concept of Ageing in Place, thus confirming the CAI as an example of a response in the area of active ageing and senior leisure and considered as good practice in terms of Ageing in Place in Covilhã.
Population ageing has become an increasingly prominent issue in the analysis of contemporary society. It is a phenomenon with visible impacts on the economy, the labour market, family structure, the social sector, social and health systems, and the definition of social policies, requiring societies to adapt to this new and challenging social reality. Portugal is one of the countries with the most pronounced demographic ageing, being the second most aged country in Europe. Given this reality, it is essential to create policies and social responses tailored to the profile and needs of older people, taking into account their expectations and wishes, and seeking to promote their well-being, autonomy and social participation. Given the growing desire for the option of ageing at home and within the community, as an alternative to institutionalisation, the concept of Ageing in Place has emerged, which advocates and supports independence and the promotion of active, healthy and positive ageing for older people in their own homes and communities. For this option to be possible, it is essential to create environmental, social, and cultural conditions that enable older people to continue their life plans. Organising activities that promote active living in the context where individuals reside is challenging for governments and local authorities. The research work in question is a descriptive case study on the Covilhã City Council's Activity Centre, an initiative that was considered a good local practice in terms of Ageing in Place and an example of encouraging active ageing and promoting leisure activities for senior citizens. This study aims to understand the contribution of leisure to promoting ageing in place and the importance of existing policies and (good) practices at the local level. Through the use of a questionnaire, administered to 37 users of the Activitiy Centre, and the conduct of 17 semi-structured interviews, with respective content analysis, with users, CAI professionals and a manager/head of the Centre, it was concluded that leisure is a strategic tool in the construction of inclusive territories and that it directly benefits the main aspects involved in the concept of Ageing in Place, thus confirming the CAI as an example of a response in the area of active ageing and senior leisure and considered as good practice in terms of Ageing in Place in Covilhã.
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Envelhecimento Ageing in Place Lazer Boas Práticas Centro de Atividades Ageing Leisure Good Practices Activity Centre