title: Family functionality in oldest old household residents.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The aim of this study was to identify factors associated with family functionality of non-institutionalized long-lived subjects, who were residents in Goiânia (GO), Brazil.
  
  
  METHODS
  This was a population-based epidemiological study with cross-sectional outline. Evaluation scales of the functional and cognitive capacities were used. Family dynamics was measured using the Adaptation, Partnership, Growth, Affection, and Resolve (APGAR) instrument by making home interviews with 131 long-lived individuals.
  
  
  RESULTS
  There was prevalence of the female gender, average of age of 83.87 years old, widowhood condition, and residence in a big family, primary schooling, and self-perception of regular health. A great amount showed independence for self-care and partial dependence for daily life instrumental activities. Family functionality prevailed with score average of 9.06 points.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  In conclusion, family functionality in long-lived subjects is associated with self-perception of poor/bad health, osteoporosis, and fall. Results allowed characterizing long-lived subjects' family functionality with the aim of valuing and prioritizing family as a caregiver.
authors.affiliation: Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem, Faculdade de Enfermagem, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, GO, Brasil.
authors.forename: Ivania
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Vera
authors.affiliation: Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem, Faculdade de Enfermagem, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, GO, Brasil.
authors.forename: Roselma
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Lucchese
authors.affiliation: Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem, Faculdade de Enfermagem, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, GO, Brasil.
authors.forename: Adélia Yaeko Kyosen
authors.initials: AY
authors.lastname: Nakatani
authors.affiliation: Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem, Faculdade de Enfermagem, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, GO, Brasil.
authors.forename: Valeria
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Pagotto
authors.affiliation: Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem, Faculdade de Enfermagem, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, GO, Brasil.
authors.forename: Selma Rodrigues Alves
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Montefusco
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Ciências Biológicas, Faculdade de Biologia, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Catalão, GO, Brasil.
authors.forename: Geraldo
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Sadoyama
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005195:Family Relations; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D057566:Self Report