This is a descriptive study, using a focus group, interviews and content analysis. Thirty-three seniors citizens were the focus of the research, divided into six groups, together with nine relativeswho were also interviewed; all were patients of a Primary Health Care unit located in the city of Uberaba, Brazil.
Results:
Thirteen categories emerged, which were divided into five groups male senior citizens, female senior citizens, a mixed group of men and women, and relatives.