HEALTH PROMOTION, FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY AND COGNITIVE FUNCTION IN ELDERLY: NOTES FROM A ENTRELACE

Abstract

The aim was to point out brief introductory notes in the scientific literature on theoretical and practical contributions to health promotion and possible interrelationships with the functional capacity and cognitive function of the elderly. It is a short communication that, from the scientific and academic space, uses bibliographic narrative as a strategy. Taking as a selection criterion the titles of interest and convenience based on the combination of Health Sciences Descriptors related to the theme. The following sources of information were used: SciELO, PubMed and Google Scholar, from January to June 2018. The health-promoting lifestyle and its relationship with the functional capacity and cognitive function in the elderly, as well as their interdisciplinary intersections can enable new alternatives or ways to face the demands caused by the recent but inexorable social, demographic and epidemiological transitions. We conclude that although this work is not a comprehensive review of the literature, it brings important data when proposing an interdisciplinary study of health promotion related to functional capacity and cognitive function. Explaining the interweaving of spaces, situations and even knowledge, in a rich, promising and fruitful dialogue that has a positive impact on the quality of life of the elderly.