The purpose of this study is to verify the form of economic sustainability and the cost of staying of an elderly in Long Stay Institutions for Aged People. Information about income and expenditure of four institutions were collected through a questionnaire and interview in May 2011. The research result shows that there is a failure of resources destined for the institutions where the main source of revenue comes from philanthropic donations from the community, with the support of volunteer service. The government resources represent a nonsignificant portion because for every elderly person in reasonable physical condition the government passes R$ 6.71, while for the disabled the value reaches R$ 7.81.
Aging; Elderly; Quality of Life