Otávio de Tolêdo Nóbrega|Vicente P. Faleiros|José Luiz Telles
Gerontology in the developing Brazil: Achievements and challenges in public policies
Universidade de Brasília|Universidade Católica de Brasília|Universidade de Brasília|Universidade Católica de Brasília|Fundação Oswaldo Cruz|Universidade Católica de Brasília
last three decades segment population aged 60 years older doubled brazil people aged 80 years older expected fastestgrowing segment near future aim study analyze legal structures currently place brazil provide framework care policies practices towards olderadultsthis article focuses past present major socioeconomic burdens segment brazilian population well public achievements overcome inequitiesboth public health social security systems directed provide preferential assistance aged nonetheless elderly remain impoverished segment brazil carry burden overall lack specialized services moreover socioeconomic inequalities population diversity brazil affects elderly care adding complexity unique scenariobrazil adopted legal hallmarks substantially shifted public practices towards elderly segment philanthropic status legitimate right care assistance demographic transition took place provides opportunity innovative solutions public policies older adults developing economic environment