Grandfather . Word that comes from the Latin avíolus . Head of the family. Father or mother (or father and mother, more properly) of the mother or father, or both. It constitutes the second degree of blood relationship in the ascending straight line. They are obliged to provide food for their grandchildren when they are poor, an obligation that also falls on the latter. They are intestate heirs in the absence of other relatives with better rights. In the absence of parents, they preferably have the exercise of guardianship or, in some laws such as that of Mexico, that of parental authority.
Summary
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- 1 Features
- 2 The role of father and grandfather
- 3 Care
- 1 Personal hygiene
- 2 Residence for the elderly
- 3 Personal care
- 4 Diet of the elderly grandfather
- 4 Sources
characteristics
The head of a grandfather is white as snow because it was crowned by experience and wisdom. His eyes possess the knowledge of a philosopher and the color of a sunrise. His already tired hands are an undeniable witness of how hard he has worked. The feet show that the path traveled has not been in vain. His somewhat subdued voice indicates timely and rewarding advice. There is no exact age to be a grandfather, it can be fifty or sixty.
The role of father and grandfather
Grandparents are almost always very good at finding sweets anywhere. In the grandparents’ house, the grandchildren are the ones who rule, he is the champion of the experience: he is a being that summons the family unit, dedicates all his strength to the upbringing of the grandson even though sometimes the rules are broken and he could never by time and his old age replace the father.
Care
Personal cleanliness
The hair of the elderly requires a lot of hygiene and care, first of all the correct cut, washing and toning , coloring, molding in the case of elderly women and the prevention of the appearance of scabies, lice and scabies , cutting of the nails of hands and feet, the hygiene of the mouth is vital requiring the correct brushing of the teeth and the daily bath and if necessary twice a day.
Elderly Residence
The residence where the elderly reside or visit must have the maximum hygiene avoiding greasy floors that can cause slips and falls, the barriers that are usually created in residences for the elderly are another issue to take into account for those who, due to the passage of the years are more clumsy and slow in their walk, Adequate lighting favors those who no longer have such an intense vision as in their twenties. Excess noise is something that disturbs your senses, although not in all cases studies have shown the existence of elderly fans of noise, especially loud music, since they have lost some hearing.
Personal care
Personal care is central to relationships with the elderly and ranges from the affective as well as the participatory level, the organization of household tasks, food, rest, relationships with friends, financial income and medical care.
Diet of the elderly grandfather
The decrease in physical activity helps to facilitate excess weight , so grandparents should reduce their daily intake between 10 and 20%. Another point to note is that they sometimes eat large amounts of certain foods and avoid others that can cause nutritional deficiencies. Among the necessary foods are fruits and vegetables , which in addition to being rich in nutrients are easy to chew. The fibers will prevent constipation. As for meats, cuts such as minced meat are suggested since many of our grandparents do not have full teeth.
Research shows that current eating pathologies are closely related to the modernization of societies. Obesity, for example, is closely linked to the consumption of sugary and high- fat products , precooked or ready-to-eat foods, cold cuts, and soft drinks . In addition, another factor that influences is the time dedicated to sedentary activities, such as watching television , spending hours in front of the computer or video games . Practice that is not common in the procedure of grandparents who generally practice a healthier, more varied and balanced diet.
