摘要：This study aimed to identify the profile of carers of the elderly
patients and / or weakened in the municipality of Jequi¨¦ / BA. This
is an exploratory study of character-descriptive, quantitative
approach, held in neighborhoods Inocoop I and II which are located
in the municipality of Jequi¨¦-BA, and the composite sample by 58
carers of the elderly. The instrument for data collection was formed
by issues related to identity (gender, marital status, age, religion,
education, profession / occupation, children, housing, relationships
with the elderly), in addition to issues related to his state of health
under his view and health problems. Most of the caregivers were
female, 89.66%, whichever the age group of 51 to 60 years with
22.41% of the sample. Of the caregivers, 55.17% were married,
39.66% were illiterate, 41.38% were daughters of elderly care, and
77.58% have reported health problems. Since 43.11% are
considered in a state of health regularly. Therefore it is necessary
that at the public policies of the elderly are incorporated policies
geared to the caregiver as regards health, education, leisure and
training of these individuals, thereby providing quality assistance to
the elderly weakened.
