The demand for health services for elderly often occurs when already suffering from significant limitations and/or require assistance due to decreased muscle strength and functional disability. Critical time for health professionals, particularly physiotherapists, alleviating muscle weakness and reduce disability and dependency. This paper presents the actions of health promotion and prevention of functional disability in old age, so that the family health teams can stimulate the elderly to change their habits and live a life with better quality. Expected to contribute to the incorporation of physical therapy practices among health staff.
Elderly; Functional Disabilities; Physical Therapy; Family Health; Public Health