Abstract
Objective: To identify the knowledge of municipal managers regarding health policies aimed at the elderly, to characterize the professionals who work in municipal management and to describe the services offered to Elderly Care in the municipalities studied. Methods: Cross-sectional, analytical, descriptive study with a qualitative approach, carried out with primary care managers in the three cities in the metropolitan region of the State of Rio Grande do Norte. A script was applied with questions previously elaborated in the context of the study theme and applied through the interview technique. Descriptive analysis and absolute and relative frequency were used. Results: The municipalities have made progress in terms of programs, services and living spaces for the elderly. As for accessibility, there are still challenges to be solved, most services do not have criteria to make them accessible to the elderly. The perception of managers investigated in the study regarding health policies aimed at the elderly, points to familiarity with the ordinances, documents and practices that guide care in aging. Conclusion: Managers are fundamental in the process of changing the mode of health production, so they must cause changes in the health and disease process in search of a quality of life for the population.