With the growth in the general population and, consequently, in the elderly population, concerns about mental health and the quality of life of these individuals have also risen. Data from the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) suggest that, in 2019, approximately 463 million adults (20-79 years of age) have received a diabetes mellitus (DM) diagnosis. Among them, 1 in every 5 are elderly individuals. – According to the IDF, Brazil ranks 5thin relation to the number of people diagnosed with DM. […]