Abstract
Objectives: To verify the prevalence of depressive symptoms, perceived stress level and level of functionality and disability in elderly people assisted in Basic Health Units. Methods: This is a cross-sectional descriptive study, with a quantitative approach, carried out through the collection of personal data , sociodemographic, Mini Mental State Examination (MMEE), application of the reduced version geriatric depression scales (EDG-15), Perceived Stress Scale and WHODAS 2.0, in 113 elderly registered in two Basic Health Units in a municipality in the state of Minas Gerais, MG. Results: The average age was 70.36 years, in a sample composed mainly of women (50.4%). Of the 113 elderly people studied, 27.5% had depressive symptoms, predominantly female (20.4%) and 83.2% had some degree of functional disability, with the majority, 64.6%, having mild functional disability. There was a significant association between depressive symptoms and the variables: sleep quality, anxiety, perceived stress level, physical activity, and physical discomfort. Conclusion: The results indicate the need to structure policies, preventive actions and health services that include comprehensive care for the elderly.