Extramural gerontology management devising an integrating record for a geriatric care service, an experience report.

Unlabelled: The Gerontological Care Plan is idealized through case management that includes in its aspect engaging the elderly, self-care and the acquisition and maintenance of health-promoting behaviors.

Objective: To evaluate the importance of a gerontological care plan, in a geriatric service of a referral hospital in the city of São Paulo.

Methods: Fifteen older adult patients were interviewed and the Gerontological Care Plan (PAGe) was applied.

[Social support networks for elderly patients attended by Family Health teams].

The aging process has specific aspects marked by the class of individuals and social groups as well as cultural, political, socio-economic and sanitary conditions of the collective groups. Social support systems are essential for meeting the specific needs of the elderly. The aim of this paper is to describe the socio-demographic profile and the social support networks of elderly patients served by the Family Health Strategy.