On the occasion of the last International Day of Older Persons, the association Les Petits Frères des Pauvres recalled that in France 900,000 people over the age of 60 suffer from isolation. Among them, 300,000 are in a situation of extreme isolation, that is to say that they hardly ever or very rar

After a death, it is possible to donate your organs or donate your body to science for teaching and research purposes. In the first case, everyone is presumed to have given their consent but registration in the national file of refusals makes it possible to oppose it. With regard to the donation of

Have you heard of the Silver Economy? It is in fact all the economic activities (non-medical) intended and/or produced by retirees...with silver hair, not to mention elderly people, seniors or even old people. This new economic sector aims to help these people remain independent for as long as poss

The elderly are increasingly the target of scammers of all kinds. Indeed, they represent a so-called easy prey for malicious people. Often alone and psychologically fragile, seniors are often more sensitive, less suspicious of others and too often find it difficult to say no. In order to protect yo

Since the implementation of decentralization in the early 1980s, the State is no longer the only one with competences in social matters. Indeed, social action policies have also been distributed at the level of departments and municipalities. The latter exercise these powers through a public body, t

The word senior refers to the elderly, and it is a term often associated with the world of work. As a result, a person is considered to be senior regardless of the context because in certain trades or sectors of activity a person is qualified as such according to their age or experience. Seniors ar

Guardianship is a legal measure intended to protect a person and their assets when they no longer have the mental and/or physical capacities to make decisions alone and look after their interests. The purpose of this procedure is to appoint a guardian, most often a relative, who represents her in he

If precariousness primarily affects young people, some seniors are affected by poverty and precariousness employment for those who are not yet retired. Specific measures, in particular in terms of income and employment, for elderly people who experience precariousness exist and make it possible to s

At any time in their life, and even more when they get older, a person, due to illness or disability, can see their mental and/or physical faculties deteriorate to the point of not being able to to defend their interests alone or to at least need to be advised or controlled in certain acts of civil

The start of a new year is often an opportunity to sort through your administrative papers. But the question arises of which ones you absolutely must keep and for how long. Most documents should be kept to a minimum for the time allowed for making a claim or being asked to account. Increasingly used

It is well known, love has no age. And yet, talking about seniors sexuality still remains a taboo in our society as older people live longer and healthier lives. Seniors, despite bodily and physiological changes due to age and, if they accept them, continue to experience a fulfilling sexuality for t

French law prohibits disinheriting one or all of ones children. According to the rules defined by the Civil Code, the heritage taken into account in a succession after the death of a person is composed of two parts. The first, called hereditary reserve which is the minimum share that is due by right

Burial, more commonly called burial, is regulated by law and more particularly by the General Code of Territorial Communities. It cannot take place anywhere. As a general rule, it is indeed the mayor of the municipality chosen for the burial who has the power to authorize it or not on its territory.

The epitaph comes from the Greek épitaphios which literally means on a grave. Intended to celebrate and pay a last tribute to the deceased, this text summarizes in a few words the life or the personality of the deceased. Definition, editor, habits and customs or regulations, lets see together what t

The abuse of weakness is a commercial practice intended to sign a commercial contract with a person in a state of weakness, that is to say, ignorant of the real commitment he is making. This practice is sanctioned by law when it applies to people in poor health, who no longer have all their mental

The maintenance obligation is defined by the Civil Code. This is a legal obligation between ascendants and descendants to materially help a loved one who cannot meet their needs alone. This family solidarity, which stems from kinship or marriage, can take the form of financial or in-kind assistance.

Just over 13 million people, or 20% of the population, are aged 65 or over in France. According to demographic projections, in 2050, 4 million seniors will be losing their autonomy compared to half as many today. Society must adapt to this aging and ensure that seniors live as long as possible indep

Numerous research works show that family secrets have consequences, not only on the behavior of the people who carry them, but also over time, from generation to generation, when they are not revealed. It is true that a family secret is not easy to tell because it most often relates to events conde

More and more seniors are changing their main residence to live better in retirement. They are looking for a quality of life above all based on the level of sunshine, the proximity of shops, general practitioners, an airport, a university hospital and where there are the fewest burglaries. Here are

The grass is always greener elsewhere. With the eternal neighbor and European rival, France has a habit of comparing. More square, more efficient, more hard-working, the citizens of Goethes country would be all of these things at the same time, which gives Germany a reputation as a good student from