The Relationship Between Depression And Social Assistance In Romania
The Relationship Between Depression And Social Assistance In Romania

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this study was to analyze social assistance and elderly care in the Economic Crisis period. I will analyze and argue on transformations taking place in the public sector of social assistance, and then I will take a look at the evolution of social care policy for the elderly and connect this with the existing statistical data. It is necessary to understand the impact of the economic crisis on the private life of the elderly and how policymakers stopped them from fully enjoy their basic rights. By studying the background of social care for the elderly during the financial crisis, the purpose of this paper is to answer the following questions: There is a relationship between depression and social assistance in Romania? Who should care for the elderly? Research hypotheses were tested by qualitative research, using as main method systematic observation from outside the system. There are several recommendations to help authorities cope with the economic challenges and the vulnerability of the elderly in the way to ensure their dignity, quality of life and, of course, to promote the active participation of the elderly in society. The applicability of these recommendations on Romania case may improve the social system in the future. This article confirms that social politics and care-giving have not emerged as major issues on the political agendas of governments. Social Policy is a subject with a lot of problems in Romania and with only a few projects, few policies and the absence of a long term vision.

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