IMPORTANCE OF INTERGENERATIONAL SOLIDARITY TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THIRD AGE PERSONS
Elmedina Mrkuli?*, Jasmina Mahmutovi?, Alma Mizdrak, Amela Salihovi?, Zineta Mulaosmanovi?, Amina Lu?kin and Almedina Alihodži?
ABSTRACT
Intergenerational family solidarity is a construct that includes relations between family members and their exchange. The quality of life of older family members is associated with reciprocity in relationships. The aim of the study is to analyze the importance of intergenerational family solidarity to improve the health of third-life people. The material in this study consists of published research studies, which examined intergenerational family solidarity and the impact of the care of grandchildren on the psychophysical health of grandparents. Since most of the studies shown have proven the positive impact of caring for grandparents, encouraging grandparents to participate in the care of grandchildren would also mean the psychological benefit of the older parenting generation, as well as additional assistance to the middle generation. Providing care for grandchildren should be a way to address stress and slow down role loss, not an additional burden on grandparents.
Keywords: grandparents, grandchildren, care and health.
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