SELF-PERCEPTION OF AGING AND OLD AGE OF URUGUAYAN ELDERLY LIVING IN HOUSING PROJECTS

Abstract

Self-perception influences the way you face challenges related to health, aging, and your physical and mental well-being. Objective: To know the self-perception of elderly people living in housing complexes provided by the Social Security Bank, regarding aging and old age, their social relationships and the economy. Methodology: Qualitative study, with a narrative approach. Intentional selection of participants. Study population 27 people over 65 years of age, with more than one year living in one of the three housing complexes. Techniques for obtaining information: semi-structured and individual interviews. Field period September to December 2022. Results: Of the participants, 20 were women and 7 were men. All have comorbidities and some functional limitations. Regarding self-perception, the results varied in relation to aging and old age. Relations with neighbors expressed that they were weak or absent ties. Final thoughts: Your economic situation is limited and the social support network is insufficient or non-existent. The diversity found in the self-perception of ageing and old age may be due to past and present circumstances, their social environment, economic resources and health.

DOI:https://doi.org/10.56238/sevened2024.029-045