ABSTRACT Soils with an A horizon formed by human activity, an anthropogenic A horizon, are found in the Amazon Region. Few studies have examined the spatial distribution of the properties of these soils. We mapped the spatial variability of some soil properties in an area of Archaeological Dark Earth (ADE) in the Brazilian Amazon. A sampling grid was defined over an area of 42 × 88 m under cacao cultivation in which sampling points were established at a spacing of 6 × 8 m, for a total of 88 points. Samples were collected from the 0.00-0.05, 0.05-0.10, 0.10-0.20, and 0.20-0.30 m depth layers. Soil texture, aggregate stability, and organic carbon (OC) analyses were performed on disturbed soil samples. Undisturbed samples were used to determine soil macroporosity (Macro), microporosity (Micro), total porosity (TP), and soil resistance to penetration (RP). The results were analyzed by descriptive statistic, Pearson correlation (p<0.01), and geostatistics. Soil bulk density, total pore volume, and geometric mean diameter are dependent on the total amount of OC in the ADE area. Increased soil bulk density and RP are proportional to a decrease in OC content and lower Micro and TP. Moreover, soil resistance to penetration is influenced by soil water and clay content with depth.

Discorre-se sobre a Política Nacional de Saúde do Idoso cujo propósito basilar reside na promoção do envelhecimento saudável, na manutenção e melhoria, ao máximo, da capacidade funcional dos idosos, na prevenção de doenças, na recuperação da saúde dos que adoecem e na reabilitação daqueles que venham a ter a sua capacidade funcional restringida, de modo a garantir-lhes permanência no meio em que vivem, exercendo de forma independente suas funções na sociedade. O cuidado do idoso deve basear-se, fundamentalmente, na família com o apoio das Unidades Básicas de Saúde sob a Estratégia de Saúde da Família, as quais devem representar para o idoso, o vínculo com o sistema de saúde. Após, são listados alguns dos problemas de saúde do idoso em que os programas de saúde da família podem causar um impacto importante. Se analisa a Estratégia de Saúde da Família no Brasil em relação à atenção ao idoso, além das competências, habilidades e atribuições necessárias da equipe.

This article discusses the role of the Brazilian National Policy for Senior Citizens' Health in the promotion of healthy aging, preservation and improvement of functional capacity in the elderly, disease prevention, recovery of those who fall ill, and rehabilitation of those with limited functional capacity, will the goal of ensuring that senior citizens can remain in their surroundings and independently exercise their functions in society. Care for the elderly should be based primarily on the family, with support from primary health care services, under the family health strategy, representing a link between the elderly and the health system. The article goes on to list some health problems among the elderly in which family health programs can have a major impact. The Family Health Strategy in Brazil is analyzed in relation to health care for the elderly, along with the responsibilities, skills, and attributions required by the health care team.

Discorre-se sobre a Política Nacional de Saúde do Idoso cujo propósito basilar reside na promoção do envelhecimento saudável, na manutenção e melhoria, ao máximo, da capacidade funcional dos idosos, na prevenção de doenças, na recuperação da saúde dos que adoecem e na reabilitação daqueles que venham a ter a sua capacidade funcional restringida, de modo a garantir-lhes permanência no meio em que vivem, exercendo de forma independente suas funções na sociedade. O cuidado do idoso deve basear-se, fundamentalmente, na família com o apoio das Unidades Básicas de Saúde sob a Estratégia de Saúde da Família, as quais devem representar para o idoso, o vínculo com o sistema de saúde. Após, são listados alguns dos problemas de saúde do idoso em que os programas de saúde da família podem causar um impacto importante. Se analisa a Estratégia de Saúde da Família no Brasil em relação à atenção ao idoso, além das competências, habilidades e atribuições necessárias da equipe.

This article discusses the role of the Brazilian National Policy for Senior Citizens' Health in the promotion of healthy aging, preservation and improvement of functional capacity in the elderly, disease prevention, recovery of those who fall ill, and rehabilitation of those with limited functional capacity, will the goal of ensuring that senior citizens can remain in their surroundings and independently exercise their functions in society. Care for the elderly should be based primarily on the family, with support from primary health care services, under the family health strategy, representing a link between the elderly and the health system. The article goes on to list some health problems among the elderly in which family health programs can have a major impact. The Family Health Strategy in Brazil is analyzed in relation to health care for the elderly, along with the responsibilities, skills, and attributions required by the health care team.