SILVER HAIR: MATURITY ON THE MOVE

Introduction and Objective: This text consists of a report of a so-called extension project Silver hair: the moving maturity, which aimed to encourage improvements in the quality of life of the elderly from the practice of supervised physical activities in a Health Unit Family of a northeastern Brazilian capital. Method: The experience was part of a research named Body, culture and caring for yourself: reflections and actions in the Family Health Strategies, developed between the years 2013 and 2015, qualitative, as it approaches the characteristics of a field study where the object is approached in their midst own environment, anchored in support Merleau-Ponty's phenomenology and theory of gift from Mauss, relating the expression of the people lived and communicated situations. Attended the 53 living elderly, persons with metabolic syndrome, residing in the territory of coverage. For data collection were used participant observation and semi-structured interview. Results and Conclusions: Promoting the practice of regular exercise is a challenge for health professionals. The continuity of activities can improve prevent emotional distress at combating states of anxiety, sadness, depression and social isolation. The fabric of solidarity allowed the mainstreaming of care dimension, educational and emancipatory health services were able to improve the quality of life, strengthen citizenship and produce positive changes in the daily lives of participants.