ASISTENȚA SOCIALĂ A PERSOANELOR VÂRSTNICE ÎN ROMÂNIA POSTDECEMBRISTĂ. Editura Pro Universitaria, București, 2025. Carmen Marcela CIORNEI

Abstract

The book Social Work for the elderly in post-December Romania, author, analyzes the evolution of the Romanian system of support for the elderly after 1989, in a context marked by the accelerated aging of the population. The paper combines theoretical explanations of the aging process with a detailed examination of the needs and vulnerabilities of older people, paying particular attention to the phenomenon of abuse and neglect. The second part traces the legislative and institutional transformations in four stages, comparing Romania with European models and highlighting the crucial role of informal care. The author proposes practical tools for planning community services, supplemented by useful appendices for specialists. The review highlights the major contributions of the volume: the historical and comparative perspective, the integration of the European dimension, the ethical emphasis and the applied value. The book is presented as an important landmark, advocating for dignity, intergenerational solidarity and a humane approach to elderly care.