TTLV: The role of social workers in elderly care (research in Long Xuyen commune, Phuc Tho district, Hanoi)

MASTER'S THESIS INFORMATION

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. Student recognition decision No. 3215/2014/QD-XHNV-SDH dated December 31, 2014 of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in training process: No

7. Thesis topic name:“The role of social workers in elderly care (research in Long Xuyen commune, Phuc Tho district, Hanoi city)”.

8. Major: Social work Code: 60.90.01.01

9. Scientific instructor:Dr. Nguyen The Hue- Director of Vietnam Institute for Aging Research.

10. Summary of thesis results:

- The study has clarified the theoretical and practical foundations of the elderly and activities of caring for and assisting 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 status of elderly care and support activities in Long Xuyen commune. The study proposes the professional role of social workers. At the same time, it makes recommendations on policies and actions to further improve the quality of elderly care and support activities in the locality.

11. Practical application:

Application in approach, care, step by step meet the needs of the elderly.

12. Further research directions:

Continue to research 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^thDec, 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