The objective of this work is to provide reflections on the quality of life in old age and on the actions of the State towards the social protection of the elderly, considering also the performance of the social service, within the Social Assistance policy, with this public. Therefore, the study was carried out in the CRAS of Miranorte-TO, through a questionnaire applied with the elderly who participate in the SCFV, documentary analysis of the records of the same, and also a semi-structured interview with a social worker of the institution. We see that the quality of life of the elderly is related to their practice in society as subjects of rights, which are found in the policies of social protection - health, care and welfare - ways of providing for their needs. The family is also highlighted as a space of social protection that provides the bond, belonging and coexistence. The need for greater investments in policies and programs aimed at the elderly and the constant search for overcoming stigmas and prejudices in old age are still evident.
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