2019-07-052019-07-052008ARAÚJO, Maria Aparecida Silva; BRITO, Charles; BARBOSA, Maria Alves. Atenção básica à saúde do idoso no Brasil: limitações e desafios. Geriatria e Gerontologia, Rio de Janeiro, v. 3, n. 2, p. 122-125, 2008.e- 2447-2123http://repositorio.bc.ufg.br/handle/ri/17733This article aims to reflect on the primary health care for eldery in Brazil. The models and paradigms of assistance for the elderly are discussed, looking at new perspectives to overcome the old model of care to the elderly, including its challenges, barriers, and its social, cultural, psychological and physical complexity.porAcesso AbertoAtenção básicaIdosoProfissional de saúdePrimary health careElderlyOlderHealth professionalsArtigo