Reflection on the socio-historical humanization of Brazilian elderly people in view of the unified health system and national policies related to old age

• DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.1593452327061

• Palavras-chave: Embracement, humanization, elderly, health, SUS (UNIFIED HEALTH SYSTEM)

• Keywords: Embracement, humanization, elderly, health, SUS (UNIFIED HEALTH SYSTEM)

• Abstract:

  In recent decades, Brazil has shown a decrease in birth and death rates, and, consequently, an increase in the elderly population. In this sense, life expectancy has increased more and more, demanding an adaptation and formulation of public policies to this new demographic profile. Regarding the health needs of the elderly, which require specific attention, the National Health Policy for the Elderly (PNSI) was implemented in Brazil, which guarantees social rights to the elderly, by creating conditions to promote their autonomy, their integration and their effective participation in society and reaffirm their right to health in the different levels of care of the Unified Health System (SUS (UNIFIED HEALTH SYSTEM)). Among so many other important movements that are part of the SUS (UNIFIED HEALTH SYSTEM) and intertwine with it, the national humanization policy (PNH), which is related to the elderly, indicates that welcoming remains embedded in care and management actions, and that it brings together those who share the same health evolution. The importance and care for the elderly is one of the premises of humanization in health. According to the relevance, seriousness and esteem for the subject addressed, the present study intends to reflect on population aging, seeking to highlight the importance of humanization and embracement of the elderly in the context of public health, basing this research through current and previous readings, including laws related to the Statute of the elderly.