Through The Lens – Perceptions and Experiences of Aging in Older Adults Living in Residential Care Facilities

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.1594782419083

• Palavras-chave: Aging; Photovoice; Perceptions; Experiences

• Keywords: Aging; Photovoice; Perceptions; Experiences

• Abstract: Aging is a natural process that involves physical, emotional, social, and cognitive changes, going beyond the simple absence of disease to include emotional, social, and cognitive vitality. This study explores the perceptions and experiences of aging in older adults living in Residential Care Facilities (RCF), using the Photovoice methodology to capture these perceptions through photographs and narratives. The results reveal two main themes: recognition of the passage of time and acceptance of the aging-related changes; and the quest for quality of life, inner peace, and personal fulfillment in old age. The participants value health, love, mental clarity, and acceptance of mortality as part of life.