Bombeiros Cidadania e Inclusão Social: Estudo De Caso Do Projeto Saúde, Bombeiros e Sociedade

Abstract

The objective of this study is to evaluate the involvement of the Military Firefighters of the State of Ceara in the promotion of social benefits for the elderly through the project (Firefighters for Better Health and Social Involvement of the Elderly). This evaluation of the Brazilian elderly today is based on the concepts of citizenship and Social involvement of the elderly as we understand them from the (national political rights of the Elderly). The research material used in this study was obtained from a case study of a specific group of elderly from the Fortaleza suburb of President Kennedy. The objective of this case study was to analize the social demographic and family involvement of the elderly, as well as determine concepts relating to the social stucture evidenced by this case study project. Seeking to appreciate and understand the concerns of the authors, Firemen who monitored and helped as well as the women who participated in the daily activities developed by this project. The following conclusion brings the perspective that case studies like these should produce a larger scope of social action and involvement in projects of this nature by incorporating new ideas and generating renewed action based on proper values necessary to reach far beyond the present scope of social involvement for the benefit of the elderly.