Cidadania das políticas e envelhecimento: perspectivas das políticas públicas para os idosos em Santana do Livramento/RS

Abstract

Faced with the population growth of the elderly, one aspect that is becoming evident is the concern with the elderly population in the social environment. Giving attention to this group becomes relevant to meet quality of life needs. In this sense, this research aimed to verify the perception of the effectiveness of public policies aimed at the elderly in the municipality of Santana do Livramento / RS, highlighting the challenges and obstacles encountered for public servants and users. The research is characterized as applied, qualitative and descriptive. The data collection was performed through a semi-structured interview and the data analyzed by the narrative analysis technique. The results reveal that, in general, the existing public policies are effective. However, there is a lack of programs related to professionalization and the labor market. The main challenge is to look for resources to broaden the policies and raise public awareness about aging. Key-words: Public Policies, Elderly; Aging; Citizenship.