The Geriatric and Gerontology Group of the Federal University of the west of Minas Gerais (Triângulo Mineiro): report of the experience
Journal Title: Revista Eletronica de Enfermagem - Year 2010, Vol 12, Issue 2
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.
Authors and Affiliations
Liciane Montanholi, Lucas Nunes, Vicente de Paula Teixeira, Flávia Aparecida Oliveira
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