Abstract
Objective: The present research aimed to know the perception of the elderly in a community about quality of life, well-being and healthy habits. Methods: This was a research, with a qualitative approach, exploratory and descriptive. The elderly who are registered in a Basic Health Unit (UBS) of Recôncavo da Bahia were part of the research. The first moment of the study took place in person at the beginning of 2020, while the other moments took place through virtual interventions. The analysis initially took place based on the diagnostic observation, punctuating through the speech of these elderly people. Subsequently, materials were produced in the form of podcasts, addressing the demands presented. Results: The elderly considered quality of life as synonymous with life and health in all aspects, specifically, physical, emotional and spiritual health; as for the limitations and maintenance of habits, pain was identified in the performance of activities, cognitive impairment and difficulty in letting go of habits acquired since childhood. Conclusion: It was noted that the elderly in this research had extensive knowledge about the subject and were committed to adopting healthy lifestyle habits. On the other hand, some difficulties in the adoption of these habits were evident, making clear the value of health education.