Objective: to understand the family dynamics in face of the reality of the elderly living alone. Method: study of qualitative approach with theoretical reference of symbolic interactionism that involved interviews with families. Data were analyzed by thematic analysis. Results: six families participated in the study. The discourse analysis originated the following categories: The family respecting their decision making; The family organizing itself to the process of living alone after the age of 80 years; The family experiencing the freedom of living alone. Conclusion: in this study, it was possible to identify the facilitation of the possibility of living alone with preparation and agreements between the family during the family life cycle, leading to the feeling of freedom and quality of life of all members. Nursing, as a science responsible for elaborating care strategies, should work together with families to assist in the planning of care plans based on the individual social reality of the family. Descriptors: Elderly; Housing; Family Nursing; Family Relationships; Geriatric Nursing. RESUMO Objetivo: compreender a dinâmica familiar frente a realidade do idoso de morar sozinho. Método: estudo de abordagem qualitativa, com referencial teórico do Interacionismo Simbólico e que envolveu entrevistas com famílias. Os dados foram analisados por análise temática. Resultados: seis famílias participaram do estudo. A análise de discurso originou as seguintes categorias: A família se organizando ao processo de morar sozinho após os 80 anos; A família respeitando as suas tomadas de decisão; A família vivenciando a liberdade do morar sozinho. Conclusão: neste estudo foi possível identifi car que a possibilidade de morar sozinho é facilitada pelo preparo e acordos da família durante o ciclo vital familiar, levando à sensação de liberdade e qualidade de vida de todos os membros. A enfermagem, como ciência responsável pela elaboração de estratégias de cuidado, deve trabalhar junto às famílias auxiliando no planejamento de planos assistenciais baseados na realidade social familiar individual. Descritores: Idoso; Habitação; Enfermagem Familiar; Relações Familiares; Enfermagem Geriátrica. RESUMEN Objetivo: comprender la dinámica de la familia frente a la realidad de los ancianos que viven solos. Método: estudio cualitativo con el marco teórico de la interacción simbólica y que incluyó entrevistas con las familias. Los datos fueron analizados mediante el análisis temático. Resultados: seis familias participaron en el estudio. El análisis del discurso ha originado las siguientes categorías: La familia respeta su toma de decisiones; La familia se organiza al proceso de vivir solo después de 80 años; La familia experimenta la libertad del vivir solo. Conclusión: en este estudio se observó que la posibilidad de vivir solo se ve facilitada por la preparación y las disposiciones de la familia en el ciclo de vida familiar, dando lugar a una sensación de libertad y la calidad de vida de todos los miembros. La enfermería, como ...

Objective: To present a reflection on the forms of violence in health care settings and on preventive actions. Method: This is a theoretical reflection about the phenomenon of violence and its possible coping actions. Results: Nurses and other professionals working in health care environments may experience situations of aggression and disrespect through institutional or managerial violence, horizontal violence and patient violence. Final considerations: Violent practices are not applicable in any workplace, especially in care settings. Actions or measures of control should be taken in pursuit of healthier environments and in harmony with the culture of peace.

This qualitative study seeks the understanding of the perception of the elderly, users of Basic Health Unit of São Paulo, on aging, coping strategies and impact on family. Interviews with three elderly people, from 71 to 90 years-old, were held from September 2007 to July'2008. Participants responded to questions under the Geriatric Depression Scale, Ecomapa, Genogram and Calgary model. From the Bardin analysis, we could determine three categories - the moment of realizing the life cycle; suffering the consequences of this time; facing the aging and old age. We believe in the continuity of studies that search for strategies with older people and their families in an attempt to improve life quality and family dynamics by the inclusion of entertainment, according to the possibilities offered to their communities.

the biggest difficulties were dealing with relapses, and the lack of public resources. Religiosity and faith, isolation and advice were used as coping strategies; ambivalence in thoughts and attitudes was demonstrated.

Objective: To reflect on technologies for the peace culture that can be used in family nursing. Method: Theoretical essay, based on the premises of non-violence and peace culture. Results: Four light technologies are singled out for the peace culture within families: nonviolent communication, qualified listening, conflict mediation, and restorative circles. Conclusion: The technologies proposed can be used by nurses to promote care and policies aiming at a peace culture and non-violence in families, with the objective of assisting in the obtainment of the well-being for family systems and their correlations.