A psicopedagogia e a aprendizagem na terceira idade

Abstract

Aging comes with a series of biological, physiological, psychological and social transformations, demanding special attention to satisfactorily deal with all these changes. In this context, learning in the third age stands out as one of the most relevant fields of interest in Psychopedagogy, since the learning process is continuous throughout our lives and that, notably, the elderly need constant and dedicated cognitive stimuli in order to preserve their quality of life. In this sense, this study’s objective is to understand how Psychopedagogy can help in the elderly learning process through cognitive stimulation. The research was conducted in a descriptive-exploratory way, through bibliographic analyzes which identified the influence of social interaction in the elderly learning, considering also familiar and cultural aspects. Additionally, the possible contribution of the learning process and, consecutively, of the psychopedagogue professional in the illness prevention was explored, in conjunction with intervention strategies that can be adopted aiming to provide the elderly with a fulfilling live.