Covid-19, senior, social workers

The pandemic period has endangered the needs of our seniors, and thus we are looking at the impacts from the point of view of social workers. Aim: How do social workers of selected homes for the elderly interpret the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the elderly? To determine the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the elderly and to propose appropriate guidelines, we were asked to make possible recommendations and measures in case of a recurring situation. The Covid pandemic was found to have affected the lives of seniors and brought about changes in their quality of life. Population ageing has been shown to require changes in public discourse on government policy and community support for the elderly. Public policies should address the issue of legal rights, and the economic provision of health care and social services. The outputs will result in guidance and proposal of possible recommendations and measures in case of a recurring pandemic. These outputs will be beneficial for the general public, social workers, and health and social work with seniors and workers in all types of facilities working with seniors.