Envelhecimento(s)
Envelhecimento(s)

Author: Margarida Pedroso de Lima

Publisher: Imprensa da Universidade de Coimbra / Coimbra University Press

Published: 2010-05-01

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13: 9892600371

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Não acordámos ainda para a nova realidade das pessoas mais velhas — mais idosas, com uma esperança de vida bem mais longa do que há umas décadas atrás e com as gerações sucessivas a mostrarem ganhos ao nível físico e mental. Pelo contrário, continuamos a julgá-las com base em crenças e preconceitos, ultrapassados. O objetivo deste livro é o de pôr em causa, de uma forma simples e prática, algumas das crenças que estão na base da discriminação e da exclusão das pessoas mais velhas. Acreditamos que viver bem é simples e, muitas vezes, depende da desconstrução de algumas ideias feitas que nos aprisionam e limitam a nossa capacidade de sermos felizes e livres. Promover o bem-estar dos mais velhos implica uma sociedade com mais reforços disponíveis e com um maior número de escolhas possíveis ao longo de todo o ciclo de vida.

Anais de Iniciação Científica: XVI Jornada de Iniciação Científica da UCP
Anais de Iniciação Científica: XVI Jornada de Iniciação Científica da UCP

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Publisher: Universidade Católica de Petrópolis

Published: 2014-10-29

Total Pages: 70

ISBN-13: 8560654380

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A XVI Jornada de Iniciação Científica da Universidade Católica de Petrópolis faz parte do espírito de celebração acadêmica, de diálogo científico e de reconhecimento que movem nossa comunidade de ensino e pesquisa. Dentre as principais tarefas da XVI Jornada de Iniciação Científica, destacam-se a celebração das metas já alcançadas, a consciência dos limites dos saberes adquiridos, o reconhecimento da complementariedade na diversidade dos temas, problemas e métodos científicos, e, a projeção do futuro de nossa comunidade sobre o vasto universo da pesquisa. A ampliação dos horizontes de nossa Universidade exige sempre mais daqueles que se unem em razão da busca da verdade através da pesquisa acadêmica. Graças à maturidade de seus cursos de graduação e à gradativa consolidação de seus programas de pós-graduação stricto sensu, a Universidade Católica de Petrópolis oferece um campo cada vez mais amplo de oportunidades e desafios para a iniciação à investigação científica. A publicação dos Anais da XVI Jornada de Iniciação Científica da Universidade Católica de Petrópolis demonstra o compromisso institucional com a divulgação da produção científica. Ao serem publicados na forma de Anais, os resumos dos projetos de pesquisa oferecem um panorama sintético do que se realiza com os recursos do Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq) e da Fundação Celso da Rocha Miranda (FCRM). Os organizadores da presente publicação agradecem à Reitoria da Universidade pela confiança nos trabalhos de iniciação científica, desenvolvidos pelo seu corpo docente e discente. Agradecem aos docentes, externos e internos, responsáveis pela criteriosa seleção dos projetos contemplados pelo Programa Institucional de Bolsas de Iniciação Científica (PIBIC/CNPq e PIBIC/FCRM). Agradecem também a todos os que aderiram à atual proposta de publicação, enviando no prazo os seus resumos aos cuidados da Coordenação Geral de Pesquisa e Pós-Graduação. Agradecem, enfim, aos funcionários da UCP, que tornaram possível a realização em 29 de outubro de 2014 da XVI Jornada de Iniciação Científica da Universidade Católica de Petrópolis. Esperamos que essa obra seja uma justa memória e, sobretudo, um sincero reconhecimento aos professores e aos jovens pesquisadores da UCP pela perseverança na árdua e gratificante busca do saber.

Promoting Healthy and Active Ageing
Promoting Healthy and Active Ageing

Author: Telmo Pereira

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2021-10-28

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 1000454460

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This book demonstrates the efficacy of a multidisciplinary intervention strategy for promoting active and healthy ageing, with the assistance of dedicated technological resources. Taking an applied approach, this book promotes active and healthy ageing through the implementation of an intervention model based on the comprehensive geriatric approach (AGA). The proposed AGA model, entitled AGA@4life, is based on a holistic and multidisciplinary individual assessment protocol, with the consequent design and implementation of intervention strategies tailored to each individual, aimed at preventing frailty and functional, cognitive and social decline of the elderly. Intervention actions focus on personalized exercise programs, nutrition education, cognitive stimulation, co-morbidity monitoring, therapeutic counselling, and overall promotion of well-being. This book will be of interest to researchers, professionals, and students working in ageing and health, gerontology, and preventative and holistic approaches to well-being.

Advances in Safety Management and Human Factors
Advances in Safety Management and Human Factors

Author: Pedro Arezes

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2016-07-26

Total Pages: 548

ISBN-13: 3319419293

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This book discusses the latest findings towards ensuring people’s safety, health, and welfare at work. It crosses different disciplines, such as work physiology, health informatics, workplace design, injury prevention, and occupational psychology. It presents new strategies for safety management, including accident prevention methods, such as performance testing and participatory ergonomics. The book, which is based on the AHFE 2016 International Conference on Safety Management and Human Factors, held on July 27-31, 2016, in Walt Disney World®, Florida, USA, provides readers, including decision makers in government and public authorities, with a timely snapshot of the state of the art in the field of safety, health and welfare management. It also addresses agencies such as OSHA and NIOSH as well as other professionals dealing with occupational safety and health.

V Latin American Congress on Biomedical Engineering CLAIB 2011 May 16-21, 2011, Habana, Cuba
V Latin American Congress on Biomedical Engineering CLAIB 2011 May 16-21, 2011, Habana, Cuba

Author: José Folgueras Méndez

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-11-06

Total Pages: 1363

ISBN-13: 3642211984

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This volume presents the proceedings of the CLAIB 2011, held in the Palacio de las Convenciones in Havana, Cuba, from 16 to 21 May 2011. The conferences of the American Congress of Biomedical Engineering are sponsored by the International Federation for Medical and Biological Engineering (IFMBE), Society for Engineering in Biology and Medicine (EMBS) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), among other organizations and international agencies and bringing together scientists, academics and biomedical engineers in Latin America and other continents in an environment conducive to exchange and professional growth.

Promoting conscious and active learning and aging: how to face current and future challenges?
Promoting conscious and active learning and aging: how to face current and future challenges?

Author: Albertina Lima de Oliveira

Publisher: Imprensa da Universidade de Coimbra / Coimbra University Press

Published: 2013-12-01

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13: 9892607325

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The European Union has committed itself to the goal of extending the healthy lifespan of its citizens by two years under the 2020 strategy. This book brings together a diverse range of overviews, reflections and empirical research in the area which arise from the contribution of professionals and researchers from different fields of knowledge. Together they undertake to suggest possible pathways and to inspire action in all those who see themselves as participants in the processes and endeavour of building a society which espouses active, dignified, healthy and mindful aging. The background perspective which informs this project – that which is commonly referred to as Lifelong Education – calls for an integrated approach from diverse areas of knowledge in the service of building a more enlightened society: less susceptible to the influence of prejudices, enriched with human beings driven by ideals of health, justice, solidarity and nobility of spirit. Life must be understood as a totality that takes meaning from all its phases and which stimulates the vast potential that human beings, including older people and society at large, with its various systems, have for the common good. Let us face the challenge of building a new humanism, placing human beings and the sustainability of all forms of life at the centre of the dynamic process of change!

Occupational and Environmental Safety and Health
Occupational and Environmental Safety and Health

Author: Pedro M. Arezes

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2019-02-27

Total Pages: 765

ISBN-13: 3030147304

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This book explores a number of important issues in the area of occupational safety and hygiene. Presenting both research and best practices for the evaluation of occupational risk, safety and health in various types of industry, it particularly focuses on occupational safety in automated environments, innovative management systems and occupational safety in a global context. The different chapters examine the perspectives of all those involved, such as managers, workers and OSH professionals. Based on selected contributions presented at the 15th International Symposium on Occupational Safety and Hygiene (SHO 2019), held on 15–16 April, 2019, in Guimarães, Portugal, the book serves as a timely reference guide and source of inspiration to OSH researchers, practitioners and organizations operating in a global context.

Proceedings of the 20th Congress of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA 2018)
Proceedings of the 20th Congress of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA 2018)

Author: Sebastiano Bagnara

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2018-08-04

Total Pages: 847

ISBN-13: 3319960652

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This book presents the proceedings of the 20th Congress of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA 2018), held on August 26-30, 2018, in Florence, Italy. By highlighting the latest theories and models, as well as cutting-edge technologies and applications, and by combining findings from a range of disciplines including engineering, design, robotics, healthcare, management, computer science, human biology and behavioral science, it provides researchers and practitioners alike with a comprehensive, timely guide on human factors and ergonomics. It also offers an excellent source of innovative ideas to stimulate future discussions and developments aimed at applying knowledge and techniques to optimize system performance, while at the same time promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of individuals. The proceedings include papers from researchers and practitioners, scientists and physicians, institutional leaders, managers and policy makers that contribute to constructing the Human Factors and Ergonomics approach across a variety of methodologies, domains and productive sectors. This volume includes papers addressing the following topics: Aging, Gender and Work, Anthropometry, and Ergonomics for Children and Education.

COLETåNEA GEPOS
COLETåNEA GEPOS

Author: Iraildes Caldas Torres

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2017-01-09

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 1365615065

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A existência da mulher indígena na mitologia é um caso labirintado que nem sempre nos deixa tirar conclusão lógica. Esta peremptória afirmativa nos permite inferir que, em se tratando da mulher sateré-mawé, só é possível conhecermos o seu valor dentro da etnia se localizarmos a inscrita capaz de nos levar até o rastro onde se firma o ethos feminino. Tecer fina tessitura sobre o ethos da mulher sateré-mawé supõe recompor o conjunto de valores arquetípicos que vicejam no dorso do contemporâneo e que pulsam nas veias da tradição, como um escuro potencialmente capaz de ver a luz.