STATE ACTION IN BASIC SOCIAL PROTECTION THE ELDERLY PERSON FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE RIGHT TO A HAPPY LIFE: GUARANTEED RIGHTS OR DENIAL OF RIGHTS?

Abstract

The present work encompasses the experiences of groups of elderly users of the Social Assistance Policy, under the State's initiatives and setbacks in relation to the segment, motivated by the desire to broaden its understanding and visibility. This is a qualitative, descriptive and exploratory study, with five elderly users of the Service for Coexistence and Strengthening of Links - SCFV, two service advisors, a psychologist and social workers involved in basic social protection as subjects, where the interview was adopted. semi-structured, as a research instrument. The results demonstrate the relevance of the actions developed by the SCFV from the perspective of the users, in contrast, it exposes the difficulties faced by the lack of investment and its possible consequences for those who have the service as their only leisure time. During the research, the users' enthusiasm was noted when describing the activities. The present study provides an opportunity for reflection and the need to reinforce care and attention to the elderly population by the State and society.