The Role of Government in Empowering the Social Welfare of Neglected Elderly People in Blitar District from the Perspective of Maqasid Syariah

Government Empowerment for the welfare of neglected elderly should be a top priority for the government, because the state is responsible for ensuring that the basic rights of the elderly are met. The government needs to formulate policies that not only solve current problems, but also anticipate problems that may arise in the future. Without a comprehensive policy, neglected elderly will continue to be considered a temporary problem, rather than individuals who are empowered to live with dignity. In Blitar Regency, there are still many neglected elderly people, where neglected elderly people include those who do not have a place to live, have a place to live but live alone and depend on others to meet their daily needs. To overcome this problem, within the scope of government, the social service has the task and responsibility to handle various social problems, including providing services to groups in need of assistance. This task includes providing social rehabilitation services, community empowerment, and fulfilling basic needs such as food, clothing, and shelter for those in need, which aims to provide proper support and care for the elderly so that they can live better and more dignified which is part of an effort to maintain hifz al-nafs (protection of life). The purpose of this study is to understand the role of government in empowering the social welfare of neglected elderly and analyze it from the perspective of maqasid sharia. The research method used is qualitative with field research. This research focuses on gaining a deeper understanding of this phenomenon in a social context.The research findings show that the role of government in empowering the welfare of neglected elderly in Blitar Regency reflects the principles of maqasid sharia, which emphasizes human rights and individual protection