The Geriatric and Gerontology Group of the Federal University of the west of Minas Gerais (Triângulo Mineiro): report of the experience

Authors

  • Liciane Langona Montanholi Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Lucas Martins de Excel Nunes Universidade de São Paulo, Hospital das Clínicas
  • Vicente de Paula Antunes Teixeira Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro
  • Flávia Aparecida de Oliveira Universidade Federal de Goiás, Instituto de Patologia Tropical e Saúde Pública

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5216/ree.v12i2.10360

Keywords:

Geriatric, Education, Aged, Aging.

Abstract

The geriatric and gerontology group of the Federal University of the west of Minas Gerais -Triângulo Mineiro, LGG/UFTM, Uberaba-MG, founded in 2003, composed of medical and nursing students, developed ambulatory, extension and scientific activities. In the ambulatory activities the students participated in geriatric consultations, appraised the mental and physical condition of the residents in an elderly home Institution. As extension activities, campaigns about Alzheimer´s and Parkinson´s diseases were carried out. In scientific meetings, topics related to aging were discussed. Scientific projects were developed, among them “Teaching about the elderly and gerontology: a view of the nursing students in the State of Minas Gerais” and “Cerebral and cardiac amyloidosis in autopsied elderly individuals”. Moreover, the group participated in the elective subject of general pathologic processes associated with aging. Through the activities developed the members of LGG/UFTM were able to increase their practical and scientific knowledge about aging and contribute to the quality of the assistance to the elderly.

Descriptors: Geriatric; Education; Aged; Aging.

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Author Biographies

Liciane Langona Montanholi, Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto

Enfermeira. Mestranda em Enfermagem Obstétrica e Neonatal, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo. Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil.

Lucas Martins de Excel Nunes, Universidade de São Paulo, Hospital das Clínicas

Médico. Residente, Hospital das Clínicas, Universidade de São Paulo. São Paulo, SP, Brasil.

Vicente de Paula Antunes Teixeira, Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro

Médico, Doutor em Patologia. Professor Titular, Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro. Uberaba, MG, Brasil.

Flávia Aparecida de Oliveira, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Instituto de Patologia Tropical e Saúde Pública

Enfermeira, Doutora em Patologia Geral. Professora Adjunto, Instituto de Patologia Tropical e Saúde Pública, Universidade Federal de Goiás. Goiânia, GO, Brasil.

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Published

2010-07-05

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 2 (2010)

Section

Case Report

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