Social Assistance for the Elderly and Legislative Challenges during Covid 19

Abstract

The proliferation of clandestine homes for elderly people is encouraged by the underfunding of the establishment of such centres by central or local public administration authorities and the small number of places available at already existing centres or the poor conditions that are provided. The elderly represent a vulnerable category, most of the people who live in such centres have precarious financial or family situations or various chronic diseases that require constant medical care. Through this study, we want to analyse the causes and possible legislative solutions that can lead to the improvement of the lives of these people.