🧓How is the mental health of elderly people dependent on care in Brazil?
💬 A qualitative study conducted in five Brazilian regions surveyed 47 elderly people over 80 years old and identified feelings of sadness, loneliness, anxiety, and loss of meaning in the face of functional limitations.
👉Factors such as spirituality, religiosity, family support, and socialization proved to be powerful pathways to well-being. The research points to the urgency of public policies that promote comprehensive care, spaces for social interaction, and inclusion for an old age with dignity and a voice.