INNOVATIVE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION IN GERONTOLOGY: EXPERIENCE OF THE LIGA INTERDISCIPLINAR DE SAÚDE, LONGEVIDADE E ENVELHECIMENTO (LISLE) PROMOTING OLDER ADULTS' WELL-BEING
Abstract
strengthening intergenerational coexistence. Conclusion: The actions provided by LISLE develop fundamental skills and competencies for the training of future health professionals, such as improving interpersonal relationships and communication with the elderly, whether during reception, active listening or creating bonds during the activities developed. In addition, the promotion of self-care and the protagonism of the older people, recognizing them as unique individuals, whose experiences and knowledge enrich care and intergenerational coexistence. Implications: It highlights how participation in the academic league influences and contributes to the training of future healthcare professionals in relation to the care of older adults. Moreover, it emphasizes the importance of the league as an innovative initiative within the university, by engaging students and addressing structural gaps in health-related programs through an approach more focused on Gerontology.
Downloads
Published
Issue
Section
License
Copyright (c) 2025 Revista Diálogos em Gerontologia
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
A Revista oferece acesso livre e imediato ao seu conteúdo, em consonância com o princípio de que tornar o conhecimento científico amplamente disponível contribui para a democratização do saber. Os(as) autores(as), ao submeterem seus trabalhos, declaram-se detentores(as) dos direitos autorais e autorizam seu uso livre, desde que sem fins comerciais, com obrigatoriedade de atribuição de crédito apropriado à autoria original. Os conteúdos podem ser lidos, baixados, copiados, distribuídos e impressos, conforme os termos da licença Creative Commons Atribuição-NãoComercial 4.0 Internacional (CC BY-NC 4.0).
