Abstract

The National Elderly Policy, established in 1994, aims to promote the rights of older adults through government measures focused on health promotion, such as encouraging physical activity among this population. In this context, it is essential to adopt approaches that involve not only the healthcare system but also society as a whole to promote active aging, preserving the integrity and autonomy of older adults and consequently reducing the risk of falls [1- 3]. In addition to physical consequences, falls significantly affect the psychological and social aspects of the elderly, fostering feelings of isolation and even depression. The persistent fear of new falls often limits mobility and independence, resulting in diminished quality of life for this population [4-6]. To address this challenge, it is crucial to consider the multiple factors that increase the vulnerability of older adults to these incidents, such as cognitive decline, loss of strength, and impaired balance. In this sense, promoting physical exercises emerges as an effective initiative to mitigate the impacts of falls, as these activities strengthen muscles and improve balance, constituting an efficient strategy for fall prevention [7-9]. The objective of this case study is to evaluate the strategies of physical activities aimed at promoting health and reducing the incidence of falls among older adults in a municipal public program.