Aging is a natural course, constituted by changes in different aspects of life, in which several challenges arise in biological,
psychological and social aspects.
in this perspective, the article aimed to address the psychologist’s role in the aging process, in
order to promote the well-being of the aging individual and assist in coping with the changes that this process involves. To this
end, a review of the specialized literature was carried out regarding the socio-historical aspects of old age, the theories of aging,
the challenges that arise in this process, as well as about the possibilities of the psychologist’s performance in this context. The
importance of the work of this professional was highlighted which contributes to an active and healthy aging, promoting a better
quality of life, in addition to assisting in understanding the difficulties that old age can cause in the elderly.
