INSTITUTIONALIZATION AND THE SOCIAL ASSISTANT’S INTERVENTION TO SUPPORT THE ELDERLY
INSTITUTIONALIZATION AND THE SOCIAL ASSISTANT’S INTERVENTION TO SUPPORT THE ELDERLY

Summary/Abstract: Social care for institutionalized aged people refers to the services and support provided by social care professionals in care centres and homes for the elderly. The main aim of social care in this context is to improve the quality of life and well-being of the elderly by providing appropriate care and support. The quantitative research was carried out in the residential centre ”Bocsa Home for the Elderly” with the aim of analysing the quality of social services in the centre, as well as the social worker activity and the interaction with the institutionalized elderly. The purpose of the qualitative research was to underline the social workers’ opinions regarding the quality of social services offered at the Bocsa Home for the Elderly, according to their needs, as well as the collaborative activity of the social worker in relation to the elderly. The social worker’s role in nursing homes is essential in ensuring the well-being and quality of life of their residents. A well-designed individualized plan can ensure adequate care and support, while also respecting the individual preferences of the institutionalized elderly and promoting a higher quality of life at this stage of life.

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