“Exchange of letters between generations”: Gerontological intergenerational project, carried out in a elderly long-term institution of São Paulo

Abstract

The work promoted a gerontological action through anonymous letters that provided intergenerational link between institutionalized elderly and high school students. Allowed the inclusion of the elderly aiming positive impact on their depression and provided positive promotion on aging to the students. The intervention showed the possibility to establish links between the elderly and the young students, improving their sense of belonging, self-efficacy and better self-esteem.

Keywords

• Intergeracionalidade
• Institucionalização
• Idosos.