Perfil sociodemográfico e de estilo de vida de idosos participantes da Uniama e os fatores motivacionais que levaram ao ingresso no programa.

Abstract

Society is always evolving and the subjects that arouse concern are modified as the man change and according to their needs and interests. The need to meet, understand and plan appropriate interventions to the elderly originated the Open Universities of the Third Age. The objective of this research is to describe the sociodemographic profile and lifestyle of 70 elderly participants of the University of Adult Higher Program (UniaMa) and investigate reasons which led them to participate in this program. The descriptive analysis of content resulted in the identification of a retired profile, with good school level, including undergraduate, graduate and master's (n = 55), individuals who make use of medication but consider healthy (n = 48), and most of female participants (n = 59). With more independent lifestyle, perceived in the activities of shopping (n = 51) and visiting relatives (n = 48), on free time. It was identified correlation between the input expectations in UniAMa and the changes perceived by graduates, highlight being the new knowledge and friendships. Through the stories of the elderly is noticeable the importance of UniAMa to their quality of life and overall well-being.