SOCIAL ISOLATION: PERCEPTION AND CHALLENGES OF MANAGERS OF LONG-STAY INSTITUTIONS FOR THE ELDERLY IN THE FEDERAL DISTRICT

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.1594172407023

• Palavras-chave: Social Isolation. Elderly. Long-stay institution for Elderly (ILPI). ILPI managers.

• Keywords: Social Isolation. Elderly. Long-stay institution for Elderly (ILPI). ILPI managers.

• Abstract:

  The article presents the results of research on the social isolation of the elderly carried out with managers of Long-Term Institutions for the Elderly (ILPI), in the Federal District, with the aim of knowing how they perceive and face the problem of social isolation, the main challenges and what the perception of public policies as responses to the needs of older people. Quantitative methodology was used, by applying an online form to fifteen managers, the majority of whom were female, aged between 30 and 49 years old, graduates, but with little or no training in the area of aging. The institutions that the respondents represent have between 20 and 100 residents, and are philanthropic and non-profit. The results indicate the complexity of managing an LTCF, pointing to the lack of partnership with family members and society, the importance of the intervention of a multidisciplinary team to propose new strategies and reformulate socio-educational policies. In general terms, to face social isolation, it is imperative that managers, professionals, residents, family and society come together to give new meaning to old age as a source of wisdom and legacy for humanity, combating ageism and social isolation through promoting coexistence and strengthening bonds.