Aging with health: aging in place strategies of a Portuguese population aged 65 years or older.

Objective: To identify the strategies developed by people in the aging process to keep living in their own home, despite the weaknesses and difficulties they face.

Methods: The research was carried out based on a survey of population aged 65 years or older in the Portuguese municipality of Portimão. Data were collected by questionnaire, in 2017, and submitted to statistical and content analysis.

Identifying Priorities for Aging Policies in Two Portuguese Communities.

The aging population has an impact on health, social, and economic issues in regard to individuals, communities, and organizations. The challenge for local policies in response to aging is to create sufficient resources to meet the population's needs, wishes, and rights as people age. Active aging constitutes one of the guiding perspectives on policies.