A negligência familiar contra o idoso

Abstract

Abstract This article aims to study family neglect against the elderly. Questioning what is the view that the elderly have in relation to neglect and what causes the same in their lives? The interest in this theme arose from the assumption that these elderly suffer / suffered some type of neglect, at some point in their lives. The general objective sought to identify the types of negligence that the elderly may be suffering or have suffered, and the specific objective, to characterize the profile of the elderly person who participates in the Reviver Project, at the Reference Center (CRAS) Natal, in Ituiutaba-MG . The scenario was CRAS, the data collection took place with an interview conducted with 5 elderly people who participate in the Reviver Project, who responded to the form pointing out some situations of neglect they have already suffered, as well as the perception of the term. It was noticed that being in the activities of the Reviver group of CRAS-Natal, allows access to information and rights, as well as to identify the situations of neglect experienced. The Reviver Project proved to be extremely important for the Elderly, as it offers activities aimed at improving their quality of life, such as artistic, cultural, leisure, sports activities, and the coexistence and awareness of their rights.