Active aging: necessary reflections for nurse/health professionals

Abstract

Objective: to reflect on possible factors that contribute to an active aging, as well as strategies that can be used for nurses and other professionals in promoting the active aging. Method: theoretical reflection based on Brazilian and foreign sources. Results: they are presented in three axes: Characterizing active aging; Factors that contribute to active aging; Strategies that can be used for nurses and other health professionals in promoting active aging. Conclusion: it is necessary to develop intervention strategies aiming at modifying the current configuration that fosters curative and rehabilitation actions instead of promoting health for healthy aging