According to a study conducted in 2019 by the firm NPD Group, French grandparents are the most generous in buying Christmas gifts for their grandchildren of all grandparents in Europe. They made 31% of toy purchases at Christmas, for an amount of 1.3 billion euros. Stuffed animals, dolls, cars or to

Seniors today represent 22 million people in France. This category of population, aged 50 to 75 and over, weighs heavily in the economy. From leisure to consumption, through real estate, health or employment, the seniors market is essential for all companies or institutions wishing to develop and fi

According to a survey conducted by Opinium Research for the Groupon merchant site, 65% of parents have their children looked after by grandparents during their holidays. 24% of children aged 8 to 10 have already gone on vacation with or with their grandparents, according to figures from the Observat

The transition from working life to retirement is an important step in the life of working people. With longer life expectancy and progress in health, we are almost all guaranteed to live many more years, free from the constraints of the world of work. So you might as well prepare as best you can f

Social assistance for accommodation (ASH) is financial assistance granted to an elderly person to cover their costs related to their accommodation in a specialized establishment or with a foster family. A significant boost to help low-income seniors cover their housing expenses. What are the conditi

Baluchonnage, also called relaying, is one of the innovative respite support solutions for caregivers of an elderly person, who are nearly 10 million in France today. This practice also allows the dependent person concerned to remain at home. Explanations. What is baluchonnage? Baluchonnage was cre

The visitation rights of grandparents are directly linked to the rights of children. According to article 371.4 of the Civil Code, a child has the right to maintain personal relations with his ascendants. Only the interest of the child can stand in the way of the exercise of this right. If such is i

According to Leboncoin, one of the most famous classifieds websites in France, more than 27 million objects and services are offered on its platform, both by individuals and by professionals. From the sale of second-hand clothes to holiday rentals, including the sale of household appliances, sportin

The right to vote is acquired for all citizens and it is therefore obviously also exercised for sick or dependent seniors. No specific provision exists in France concerning the vote of seniors unable to vote alone. The basic principle is that even dependent, the elderly must be able to continue to e

In France, 11 million people are considered to be family caregivers of an elderly person, the majority of them women. Most family caregivers are spouses and almost 20% other family members. They play a vital role in supporting elderly people with a loss of autonomy. But reconciling your personal an

Drawn up in 1987 and updated in 2007 by the National Gerontology Foundation and the Ministry of Social Affairs, the charter of rights and freedoms of dependent elderly people aims to recognize the dignity of elderly people with loss of autonomy and to preserve their rights. Why a charter of rights a

The national week for retirees and the elderly, better known as Blue Week, has taken place every year in October since 1951. Throughout France, events are organized to highlight retirees and the elderly. through their many and diverse activities in economic, social and cultural life, but also to mak

Ageism is a a attitude of discrimination or segregation against older people according to the definition given by Le Larousse. Ageism, which could also be defined as contempt for age, results in negative attitudes towards seniors in particular, but ageism today applies to all ages.Like sexism or ra

Generally, an elderly person who enters an Ehpad is there for a long time, or even stays in this specialized establishment until the end of his life. This is why it is normal and important for her to be able to personalize her new place of life as much as possible by bringing with her a few small pi

The concept of ageing well appeared with the beginning of the change in mentality towards the elderly at work since the end of the 20e century, and especially with the aging of our society. It is estimated that by 2040, people over 60 will represent a third of the population. The current problem is

Losing a loved one is always an ordeal for loved ones, but also for those who knew the deceased from near or far. The message of condolence sent to the family at the time of death is a strong testimony of support and sympathy. But it is not always easy to find the right words to avoid making a mista

As with human beings, the law defines what it is possible to do or not do when your pet dies. For example, you cannot dispose of his body anywhere, whether in nature, on the public highway, in a trash can or any other place, under penalty of a fine which can reach up to 4,000 euros. . So what are th

It is not because we are getting older and that we are alone that the need and the desire to lead a life together is not felt. Many seniors over 60 refuse isolation and aging alone. To help them find a soul mate, many dating sites have specialized in facilitating contacts between seniors who want to

62% of French people make purchases on the Internet according to the Research Center for the Study and Observation of Living Conditions (Crédoc), one and a half times more than 10 years ago. Half of them are between 60 and 69 years old and almost a third are over 70 years old. Although this use of t

An elderly person who no longer wishes or can no longer live alone at home can choose to be accommodated in the home of a host family rather than integrating an accommodation establishment for dependent elderly people (Ehpad) by example. The family carer who thus receives an elderly person (or an el