Instituto Qualicare

The world is aging, and Brazil is part of this trend. Life expectancy, which was around 30 years in 1900, now exceeds 70. According to the 2022 IBGE Census, the country is home to over 32 million older adults—approximately 80 seniors for every 100 children. Living longer is wonderful, but the body ages, and chronic illnesses can arise. It is precisely in this context that the profession of elderly caregiver has become one of the most important in the world: older adults need individuals who...

August 8th: a meeting marked by practice, affection, and commitment to life. The Qualicare Institute held the penultimate class of the first Elderly Caregiver course in Curitiba. We had a lot of technical learning and also moments of fellowship, celebration, and recognition of the importance of caring for the elderly. In the morning, the class was led by Professor Adriane Mazola Russ, with the theme "Prevention of the main urgent and emergency health problems". Participants deepened their...

On July 25th, we held a special class with Prof. Rafael Kanitz Braga on the theme "Caring for the Caregiver." It was a vital session to remind us that those who dedicate time, energy, and affection to caregiving also need to be supported, empowered, and valued. The experience was one of learning, reflection, and exchange, reinforcing that caregiving goes far beyond technique: it involves presence, listening, and paying attention to the caregiver's own well-being. We continue to train...