THE ROLE OF SOCIAL WORKERS IN HELPING THE ELDERLY IN VIETNAM

Abstract

The speed of population aging is one of the social issues that have attracted much attention from many countries around the world, including Vietnam. Not only because the elderly are often seen as a disadvantaged group that needs social support, but the elderly are also a large force in society with a certain role and influence on the welfare. of countries. Social workers have a role not only to help the elderly to integrate and stabilize their lives like other members of society, but also to ensure social security for the entire population. Therefore, it is very necessary and meaningful for social workers to have professional knowledge and skills to care for and help the elderly as well as to implement social policies for the elderly.