The aim of this study was to assess the self-perception of memory in elderly illiterate with mild cognitive impairment, before and after workshops of cognitive stimulation adapted for illiterate individuals. The research was qualitative, held at the Health Unit of Taguatinga-DF, involving 63 elderly illiterate: 22 in the experimental group (EG), with 10 workshops; 21 in control group 1 (CG1), with 10 lectures; and 20 in the control group 2 (GC2), without intervention. Semi-structured interviews were carried on before and after the interventions, asking about memory status. The activities offered weekly to EG and CG1 have had two hours of duration. The mean age of the participants was 72.8 years, and 92% were female. In pre-intervention, 82% reported worsening memory during the last year. In post-intervention, CG1 and CG2 kept memory changes, while EG improved cognition. One concludes that the provided workshops and lectures improved functionality and socialization / integration.
RESUMO-O texto propõe uma metodologia de trabalho para Mediação de Conflito de Violência Intrafamiliar (MCVI) contra pessoas idosas, de forma não jurídica, a ser desenvolvida nas Unidades de Saúde por equipe multiprofissional. Método: pesquisa social qualitativa, com o método da pesquisa ação por meio de estudo piloto. Resultados: a proposta metodológica foi construída por meio do atendimento de dez casos de violência, visando o estabelecimento de passos para nortear os profissionais de saúde, a fim de estabelecer uma rede de parcerias com os cuidadores por meio de propostas concretas de ação de cada integrante da família no intuito de resolver tais conflitos. Conclusões: essa metodologia de MCVI pode ser utilizada na Assistência Básica de Saúde e no Programa Saúde da Família, visto tratar-se de uma metodologia de fácil aplicação, baixo custo, alta resolutividade, exigindo uma equipe profissional restrita envolvida. Palavras-chave-Idoso. Violência intrafamiliar. Mediação de conflitos.
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