WHERE DOES EDUCATION COME INTO AGING IN PLACE IN BRAZIL TODAY?
2024
Education's Role in Aging in Place in Brazil
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Author Information
Author(s): Kohlrausch Estela, Doll Johannes
Primary Institution: Universidade do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Hypothesis
Educational theory could significantly contribute to understanding the aging person-environment relationship.
Conclusion
Educational perspectives can enhance gerontological interventions by promoting social interaction and critical awareness in aging individuals.
Supporting Evidence
- Educational theory can help understand how older adults adapt to their environments.
- Learning processes occur through social interactions, emphasizing the importance of community.
- Critical educational perspectives can enhance safety and comfort for older individuals.
Takeaway
This study suggests that learning and education can help older people adapt to their environments better. It emphasizes that we learn from each other and our surroundings.
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