Intergenerational care with elderly: autonomy of the elderly and presence of caregiver

This study aimed to describe and interpret autonomy and presence as determinants and signifiers of intergenerational care to the elderly. It is a qualitative and ethnographic research, with data collected through interviews and participant observation. The subjects were ten elderly and their respect...

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Published in:Revista gaúcha de enfermagem 2010-09, Vol.31 (3), p.467
Main Authors: Flores, Gisela Cataldi, Borges, Zulmira Newlands, Denardin-Budó, Maria de Lourdes, Mattioni, Fernanda Carlise
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Subjects:
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Caregivers
Female
Humans
Intergenerational Relations
Male
Middle Aged
Personal Autonomy
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Summary:This study aimed to describe and interpret autonomy and presence as determinants and signifiers of intergenerational care to the elderly. It is a qualitative and ethnographic research, with data collected through interviews and participant observation. The subjects were ten elderly and their respective caregivers. Two thematic categories emerged: autonomy as determinant of care and presence as signifier of care. The relation of elderly with their caregivers is based on ensuring their autonomy's preservation, which makes them feel cared. Presence meant care for most seniors, determined by availability and being near, which represented security. Thus, intergenerational care to the elderly should be guided by respect for and preservation of their autonomy, considering also the importance of the presence conditioned on respect of people's totality and complexity to their lifestyles and cultural values.
ISSN:0102-6933