Psychological and nursing assistance to the elderly in primary care

Abstract

Objective: Describing the process of nursing care to the elderly and also psychological in Primary Care. Method: a descriptive study of bibliographical character. 22 articles published between the years 1998 to 2010 were analyzed. Results: The Family Health Strategy has set as one of the most important benchmarks of the organization of the Brazilian Primary Care. Nursing care is a practical action that, according to customer demand, can also be recognized not only by a biological dimension. Activities involving clinical psychology are being offered to the Primary Health Care offering free psychotherapy to people that demand, thus providing opportunities for construction and direct interventions in communities. Conclusion: it is concluded that the care to be provided to an elderly person should aim to maintain its health, functional independence and autonomy with the family and the multidisciplinary team.