Década tras década, las jubilaciones en Argentina son una deuda pendiente que arrastran los distintos gobiernos de turno y que nunca llega a cubrir lo verdaderamente necesario para que las personas mayores puedan vivir una vida digna. ¿Cuánto gana un jubilado en Argentina? ¿Cuánto deberían ganar para cubrir sus necesidades básicas? ¿Hasta cuándo se van a seguir desprotegiendo a los ciudadanos mayores?

Las bajas temperaturas, nevadas y tormentas nos hacen más propensos a enfermarnos. Las medidas para evitarlo van más allá de llevar ropa abrigada. Toma nota.

This is the story of Elsa Escalar, who has been working in the care of seniors for more than eight years.

Professor and long-term care expert, Robert Burke, from the George Washington University explains why it is important to overcome the stigma when providing services to seniors. “There is a belief that they enter [nursing homes] to dwell or forever, but no: they are looking for specialized care.”

Belkis Nieto says her support group makes her feel accompanied. Through the group she recruited a professional caregiver who visits her four hours a day. During those visits, she goes to the market, the pharmacy and they gym: “The better I am, the better I can take care of him”.

Nancy Aponte was one of the “adopted” daughters of Alejo Conde when she moved from Colombia to the US years ago. For her, the best way to return his generosity has been to accompany him and help him stay active during his golden years, especially after he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Although she no longer takes care of him every day, she still visits him.