In this context, the demand for formal health
care tofrail elderlyis increasing, and the institutionalization is a commonendpoint for this group.
(3)
Long-stay institutions for the elderly is a challenge,
because changes due to aging and pre-existing diseases may be aggravated by difficulties in adapting
to the new living condition, and due to the lack
of motivation and encouragement common in this
environment, making the elderly at riskoffrailty and
functional decline