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Do grandparents and other elderly people almost always live alone in Spanish-speaking countries?

Grandparents and elderlies people will very often live with there own families. It is very common for parents to move in with their children when they can no longer care for themselves. If they cannot move in with their own children, then they often move in with grandchildren or other close members of the family. Spanish families are usually close-knit people and it is not uncommon to hear of a house where the both (or just one) grandparents live with one of their children as well as the grandkids. The family will take close care of the elderly members of their family and they have a very high respect for them. Not only that, but young male members of the family will often bring their fiances to live in their father's house until they marry or get a place of their own.


Do several generations often live together in Latin America?

Yes, it is common for several generations to live together in Latin America. This practice helps maintain strong family ties and provides support for both older and younger family members. Additionally, sharing a household can help distribute resources and caregiving responsibilities among family members.


Where do old people in community live?

The luckiest elderly people are often able to remain in their homes and hire people to do any work needed or family may help and they may need nursing care while at home. Some elderly people will have to go into nursing homes because there is no one in the family that can properly look after them or the elderly person is far too ill to be looked after by family; other elderly people live in condos; may still travel and are active in the community by volunteering. It is a stigmatism that the elderly are of no use in the community or able to look after themselves with some dignity.


What is the goal of aged mother?

The goal of aged mother might be to receive care and support from her loved ones, maintain her independence, and live comfortably during her later years.


Why do immigrants move to other countries?

immigrants move to other countries pretty much to have a better life. here are some other reasons: work adventure/change in lifestyle fleeing their country want to be with their family fleeing their country because of a war