Ser idoso em tempos de pandemia: o impacto do encerramento dos centros de dia

Translated title of the contribution: Being elderly in pandemic times: the impact of closing elderly day care centers

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Abstract

The authors present the results of a qualitative study on the impact of Elderly Day Care Centers closure in the pandemic context. The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic forced several organizations and institutions to adapt to the new contexts of social risk. Our data revealed that all subjects experienced changes in their daily lives, highlighting the lack of social interaction, feelings of loneliness and sadness, as well as the need to adapt to new routines, like meals, image care, social contacts and leisure activities. The dimension of spirituality and religiosity is underlined for its significance, on the one hand due to its importance on personal confinement, and on the other due to the limited religious practices allowed. The current pandemic has also required changes in the work practice of social workers in day care centers.
Translated title of the contributionBeing elderly in pandemic times: the impact of closing elderly day care centers
Original languagePortuguese
Pages (from-to)297-309
Number of pages13
JournalIntervenção Social
Issue number57-58
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 31 Dec 2021
Event6 Congresso Internacional de Serviço Social: Mudança e resiliência numa sociedade de risco - Lisboa , Portugal
Duration: 22 Apr 202123 Apr 2021

Keywords

  • Elderly day care centers
  • Elderly
  • Covid-19
  • Social work

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