Abstract: Sweet's syndrome is an uncommon benign skin disorder, whose pathogenesis remains unknown. Its classic form is more common in women and presents itself as papular-nodular, painful and erythematous or violaceous lesions. It mainly affects the face, neck, and upper limbs. Fever and neutrophilic leukocytosis are also common features. Although it is considered a systemic disease marker in more than half of patients, the association of this condition with Crohn's disease is rare, with few cases reported in the literature, of which, none in Brazil. We report the case of a patient with Crohn's disease who developed the classical features of Sweet's syndrome.

O envelhecimento populacional no Brasil vem acompanhado pelo aumento das doenças crônicas não-transmissíveis, dentre elas as demências, que produzem grande impacto entre os indivíduos acometidos e seus familiares. Este estudo é parte do Estudo SABE (Saúde, Bem-Estar e Envelhecimento na América Latina e Caribe). A amostra foi composta pelos idosos que obtiveram 12 ou menos pontos no MEEM (Mini Exame do Estado Mental) e 6 ou mais no Questionário de Pfeffer para Atividades Funcionais (QPAF). A combinação desses instrumentos indica maior especificidade para a medida de declínio cognitivo mais grave, sugerindo a presença de demência ou outros transtornos associados. Os objetivos deste estudo são apresentar os resultados do SABE no que se refere ao desempenho de atividades de vida diária e aos arranjos domiciliares dos idosos com declínio cognitivo no Município de São Paulo e verificar de que forma esses arranjos contribuem para suprir as demandas assistenciais desses idosos com dependência. A limitação funcional ocorre principalmente em relação às atividades instrumentais de vida diária (AIVD). A maioria reside em arranjos domiciliares com presença de filhos, mas há uma parcela considerável que mora só. A ajuda oferecida pela maioria dos arranjos domiciliares chega muitas vezes a 100% em AIVD, porém nas atividades básicas de vida diária (ABVD) só entre os casais esse índice é alcançado mostrando que a demanda assistencial tem sido atendida em sua maioria, permitindo a análise de que no idoso com declínio cognitivo, a evidência mais acentuada da limitação apresentada é um fator que desencadeia maior oferta de ajuda.

The aging of the Brazilian population is concomitant along with increases in chronic non-transmittable diseases. Among these diseases are dementias, which have a great impact on individuals affected by cognitive decline and their families. This study forms part of the "SABE Study" (Health, Wellbeing and Aging in Latin America and the Caribbean). The sample was composed of elderly people who presented scores of 12 or less in the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) and 6 or more in the Pfeffer Functional Activity Questionnaire (PFAQ. The combination of these two instruments showed higher specificity for measuring more severe cognitive decline that suggested the presence of dementia and other associated disturbances. The objectives of this study were to present the results from SABE relating to performance in activities of daily living and domestic arrangements among elderly people with cognitive decline in the municipality of São Paulo, and to investigate how these arrangements contributed towards meeting the care needs of these dependent elderly people. The functional limitation was mainly related to instrumental activities of daily living (IADL). A majority of these elderly people were living within living arrangements involving the presence of their children; however, a considerable proportion were living alone. The help made available through the living arrangements often reached 100% of the IADL. However, among the basic activities of daily living (ADL), 100% was only reached in arrangements in which only the couple were living together. This showed that the demand for care was met in most cases, thus allowing the conclusion that, among elderly people with cognitive decline, the strongest evidence of the limitations presented is the factor that triggers greater offer of help.

O envelhecimento populacional no Brasil vem acompanhado pelo aumento das doenças crônicas não-transmissíveis, dentre elas as demências, que produzem grande impacto entre os indivíduos acometidos e seus familiares. Este estudo é parte do Estudo SABE (Saúde, Bem-Estar e Envelhecimento na América Latina e Caribe). A amostra foi composta pelos idosos que obtiveram 12 ou menos pontos no MEEM (Mini Exame do Estado Mental) e 6 ou mais no Questionário de Pfeffer para Atividades Funcionais (QPAF). A combinação desses instrumentos indica maior especificidade para a medida de declínio cognitivo mais grave, sugerindo a presença de demência ou outros transtornos associados. Os objetivos deste estudo são apresentar os resultados do SABE no que se refere ao desempenho de atividades de vida diária e aos arranjos domiciliares dos idosos com declínio cognitivo no Município de São Paulo e verificar de que forma esses arranjos contribuem para suprir as demandas assistenciais desses idosos com dependência. A limitação funcional ocorre principalmente em relação às atividades instrumentais de vida diária (AIVD). A maioria reside em arranjos domiciliares com presença de filhos, mas há uma parcela considerável que mora só. A ajuda oferecida pela maioria dos arranjos domiciliares chega muitas vezes a 100% em AIVD, porém nas atividades básicas de vida diária (ABVD) só entre os casais esse índice é alcançado mostrando que a demanda assistencial tem sido atendida em sua maioria, permitindo a análise de que no idoso com declínio cognitivo, a evidência mais acentuada da limitação apresentada é um fator que desencadeia maior oferta de ajuda.

The aging of the Brazilian population is concomitant along with increases in chronic non-transmittable diseases. Among these diseases are dementias, which have a great impact on individuals affected by cognitive decline and their families. This study forms part of the "SABE Study" (Health, Wellbeing and Aging in Latin America and the Caribbean). The sample was composed of elderly people who presented scores of 12 or less in the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) and 6 or more in the Pfeffer Functional Activity Questionnaire (PFAQ. The combination of these two instruments showed higher specificity for measuring more severe cognitive decline that suggested the presence of dementia and other associated disturbances. The objectives of this study were to present the results from SABE relating to performance in activities of daily living and domestic arrangements among elderly people with cognitive decline in the municipality of São Paulo, and to investigate how these arrangements contributed towards meeting the care needs of these dependent elderly people. The functional limitation was mainly related to instrumental activities of daily living (IADL). A majority of these elderly people were living within living arrangements involving the presence of their children; however, a considerable proportion were living alone. The help made available through the living arrangements often reached 100% of the IADL. However, among the basic activities of daily living (ADL), 100% was only reached in arrangements in which only the couple were living together. This showed that the demand for care was met in most cases, thus allowing the conclusion that, among elderly people with cognitive decline, the strongest evidence of the limitations presented is the factor that triggers greater offer of help.