Social Work in Care of the Elderly in Vietnam, Current Situation and Solutions

Vietnam is facing great challenges of the rapid population aging process. Elderly people with changes in health, physiology, labor-income, social relationships and lifestyle face many obstacles, difficulties in life and are identified by social workers as needing assistance. Although the Party and State pay great attention, the mental, material, and health care conditions of the elderly across the country still have many difficulties, requiring the cooperation and contribution of the entire society. Within the scope of this article, the author mentions the current situation of the elderly in Vietnam, evaluates the role of social work in caring for the elderly and from there offers solutions related to social work to better care for the elderly.