Central European Papers 2023, 11(2):55-67 | DOI: 10.25142/cep.2023.007

QUALITY OF LIFE OF OLDER ADULTS DURING THE PANDEMIC PERIOD IN LOCAL SELF-GOVERNMENT

Lenka Lachytová1
1 Katedra sociálnych štúdií, Fakulta verejnej správy, Univerzita Pavla Jozefa Šafárika v Košiciach

The contribution emphasizes the environment of the local government and care for seniors within the selected original competences of the municipality in the context of field (home care) service and care within the family (home) environment (aging in place) for citizens who, due to their age and health status, are dependent on help and support in an unfavorable social situation in the community environment. This article is a partial output of the project VEGA 1/0595/21 – Public administration interventions at the time of COVID-19 and their impact on the quality of life of citizens of selected communities.

Keywords: local self-government, care for the elderly, home care, pandemic, aging in place

Received: May 24, 2023; Revised: May 24, 2023; Accepted: June 14, 2023; Published: February 28, 2024  Show citation

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Lachytová L. QUALITY OF LIFE OF OLDER ADULTS DURING THE PANDEMIC PERIOD IN LOCAL SELF-GOVERNMENT. Central European Papers. 2023;11(2):55-67. doi: 10.25142/cep.2023.007.
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