Abstract

SANTOS, Fabiana Ferreira Oliveira  and  SILVA, Alessandra Aparecida dos Santos. Psychopedagogue's work in cognitive rehabilitation of the elderly. Rev. psicopedag. [online]. 2021, vol.38, n.116, pp. 240-253. ISSN 0103-8486.  http://dx.doi.org/10.51207/2179-4057.20210022.

This article aims to highlight the possibility of psychopedagogy in the field of geriatrics, specifically in the cognitive rehabilitation of the elderly with cognitive impairments arising both from the natural aging process and from brain diseases and/or injuries. The methodology adopted for this research is that of the bibliographic narrative review and is anchored in areas of knowledge such as neuroscience, psychiatry, neuropsychology, behavioral analysis and neurology. It is concluded that the psychopedagogue has the competence to collaborate in cognitive rehabilitation programs to act as a facilitator in the construction and reconstruction of knowledge that promote the restoration of the autonomy of the elderly and their full reintegration into social life. This conclusion is justified by the fact that he has sufficient knowledge in such areas and acts in learning processes.

Keywords : Elderly; Dementia; Senility; Cognition; Rehabilitation.

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