Author:

• Juliana Martins Pinto - Pinto, J. M. - XX - Universidade Estadual de Campinas - UNICAMP - <ju_fisio33@yahoo.com.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2617-3308

Co-author(s):

• Anita Liberalesso Neri - Neri, A.L. - Universidade Estadual de Campinas - UNICAMP - <anitalbn@uol.com.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6833-7668

Thematic Area:

Saúde do Idoso

Abstract:

Objectives: Describing variations in measures of chronic diseases, functional ability, social involvement and satisfaction concerning memory, problem solving, social relationships, environment, health services and transportation according gender, age and income, and analyzing correlations between social involvement and functional ability according gender and age, in independent community dwelling-elderly aged 65 and above. Methods: 2,472 seniors without cognitive deficit, from probabilistic samples of seven Brazilian localities, were submitted to self-report measures concerning all variables, with exception of grip strength and gait speed, which involved objective tests. Results: Mean age was 72.2 + 5.5 years and mean income was 3.9 + 4.9 MW; 65.7% were women, who had more diseases, worse functional performance and greater social involvement than men; those aged 80 and above and the poorest participants had worse functional performance and less social involvement. There were observed correlations between functional ability and social involvement. Level of income was related to satisfaction concerning memory, problem solving, health and transport services. Conclusion: health, functionality and satisfaction interact in old age, influencing patterns of activity and social involvement.

Keywords:

muscle strength comorbidities social activities personal satisfaction aging

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