Relembrando histórias: a importância da valorização da identidade de idosos institucionalizados

Abstract

In relation to elderly people who live in long-term care institutions, there are some assumptions that consider the existence of problems related to the committed social role, maintenance of previous activities and identity aspects of these people during their stay in these places. To this end, this research sought to investigate the importance of valuing the identity and experiences of institutionalized subjects in old age. Thus, a participant from a LP institution in Vargem Grande do Sul - SP was selected, who, based on the narration and observation of her stories and experiences, verified the statements observed in the literature. However, the case analyzed demystified some of these ideas and presented a new perspective on the concept addressed.