O idoso em situação de rua: a consequência do abandono

Abstract

This article aims to analyze the growing number of homeless elderly, the search for the origins of such problem, the main one being the abandonment of them, by family, state and society. Left aside, without the psychological and financial conditions to maintain themselves, they do not find state support, and conditions to live a dignified life based on fundamental human rights provided for in the constitution and the Elderly Statute. The theoretical method was used in this research which consists of the bibliographical review of books, scientific articles, legislation and doctrine applicable to the case.