[Family care as a tool of mitigation the social risks of the elderly people in remote areas.].

The purpose of the study was to analyze the foster family as tool of the social security system for elderly in remote northern territories. The significance of long-term previous relationships for building and microclimate of a foster family, relationship with the living environment as a socio-psychological support for reducing (eliminating) the risks of loneliness, social inclusion in society through a foster family has been revealed. It was noted that legally consolidated efforts of the state and family at the regional level faster respond to changing needs for various types of services, taking into account local socio-economic opportunities and cultural traditions, which helps to diversify the number of forms of services that directly affect risk reduction and meeting the needs of an elderly person.