TTLV: The role of social workers in caring for the elderly (a study conducted in Long Xuyen commune, Phuc Tho district, Hanoi)

INFORMATION ABOUT THE MASTER'S THESIS

1. Student's full name:Nguyen Hoang Long                                     

2. Gender: Male

3. Date of birth: May 30, 1988

4. Place of birth: Xuan Phu commune, Phuc Tho district, Hanoi city.

5. Decision No. 3215/2014/QD-XHNV-SDH dated December 31, 2014, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, recognizing the student.

6. Changes in the training process: None

7. Thesis title:"The role of social workers in caring for the elderly (a study conducted in Long Xuyen commune, Phuc Tho district, Hanoi)".

8. Major: Social Work Code: 60.90.01.01

9. Scientific supervisor:Dr. Nguyen The Hue- Director of the Vietnam Institute for Research on the Elderly.

10. Summary of the thesis results:

- The research has clarified the theoretical and practical foundations regarding the elderly and care and support activities for the elderly in the community.

- The study has clarified the current situation of elderly care in Long Xuyen commune, Phuc Tho district, Hanoi city.

- Based on the current situation of elderly care and assistance activities in Long Xuyen commune, this study proposes the professional role of social workers. Simultaneously, it offers policy and action recommendations to further improve the quality of elderly care and assistance activities in the locality.

11. Practical applications:

The application is used to provide access to care and gradually meet the needs of the elderly.

12. Future research directions:

Continue researching the professional role of social workers in caring for and assisting the elderly.

13. Published works related to the thesis: None

INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS

1. Full name: Nguyen Hoang Long 2. Sex: Male

3. Date of birth: 30^thMay, 1988 4. Place of birth: Xuan Phu Commune – Phuc Tho District – Ha Noi City

5. Admission decision number: 3215/2014/QD-XHNV-SĐH by Principal of University of Social Sciences and Humanities – Vietnam National University Hanoi - Dated 31^thDecember 2014

6. Changes in academic process: No

7. Official thesis title: Roles of Social Workers in Caring for Elderly People in Long Xuyen Commune, Phuc Tho District, Hanoi City

8. Major: Social work Code: 60.90.01.01

9. Supervisors: Dr. Nguyen The Hue - Director of Institute of “Institute for Elderly People Vietnam”

10. Summary of the findings of the thesis:

- This thesis clarifies theoretical and practical basis about elderlies and caring-supporting elderlies in community

- This thesis illustrates the actual situation and the demand of caring which are needed for elderly people in region of Long Xuyen Commune – Phuc Tho District – Ha Noi City; and the supporting of social workers.

- Based on the actual caring-supporting elderly in Long Xuyen commune to require the professional role of social workers. At the same time, giving the actions and political recommendations to enhance the quality of caring-supporting local seniors.

11. Practical applicability, if any:

Application in proximity, caring for elderlies to incrementally meet elderly people's demand.

12. Further research directions, if any:

Continuing doing research the role of Social workers in caring and supporting elderlies.

13. Thesis-related publications: No