Pedagogia: um olhar para o envelhecer saudável

Abstract

The present work approaches the theme of Pedagogy and the Third Age and had as general objective to investigate how the pedagogue can be inserted in this new space of action for the stimulation of a healthy aging. Therefore, this investigation sought to answer the research problem: What are the contributions of the pedagogue to promote the stimulation of healthy aging? The described investigation, of an applied nature, qualitative in terms of approach, exploratory in relation to its objectives, in the field modality, was developed through the methodology of Case Study Gil (2008) with application of semi-structured interviews to a group of elderly people in the city. of Garibaldi - RS. The data collected through these interviews were analyzed through textual discursive analysis Moraes (2003) and based on theoretical contributions, among which I highlight Pires and Lima (2007), Goi, Pereira and Veiga (2018), Doll, Ramos and Buaes ( 2015) among others. The immersion and interpretation of the collected data enabled the emergence of three blocks of analysis, namely "The elderly and family care, Healthy aging and Social Pedagogy: the Pedagogue and the Elderly". Through the studies carried out, it was possible to improve the knowledge about Social Pedagogy and the role of the pedagogue in stimulating healthy aging. As an answer to the research problem, I was able to conclude how pedagogical practices can help the elderly towards healthy aging. [resumo fornecido pelo autor]