Grandparent ' s Day: A Reminder of the Importance of the Older Generation

The importance of grandparents in the lives of children cannot be denied. Before our society became so mobile, it was common for children to grow up surrounded by extended family, including one or both sets of grandparents. Seniors often moved in with their adult children and young grandkids when they became frail. My own childhood mirrored this now quaint picture of the past, and I’ve always felt happy about the fact that my children were involved with both sets of their grandparents as they grew up. Yet even though my kids enjoyed weekly grandparent visits, they were already in the minority. Many of their friends rarely saw their own grandparents, who often lived hundreds (if not thousands) of miles away. But, even with the obstacle of distance, I heard many of these young children talk excitedly about seeing Grandma and Grandpa over holidays and whenever they could. Read more on Agingcare about the different roles Grandparents can play at various times:   Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories. “I hold onto your book as a life preserver and am reading it slowly on purpose...I don't want it to end.” ...Craig William Dayton, Film Composer   Discover the Difference. EGOSAN - the Top-Rated incontinence brand from Italy. Now Available on Amazon.   ***Egosan is PEFC certified. This certification guarantees that their products are from sustainably managed forests and recycled controlled sources    ...
Source: Minding Our Elders - Category: Geriatrics Authors: Source Type: blogs