Family is incredibly important to Filipinos, and many
families in the country consist of more than just the standard nuclear family
set-up. For young moms with big families, grandparents are a great help in
bringing up children, because they can offer important advice and help out with
childcare. And though many grandparents will say that they help out of love,
it's always a good idea to give back to them when you can. If you're a mother
or father who'd like to show your own parents some love, here are a few things
you can do that they'll definitely appreciate.
Include Them In
Your Plans
With summer in full swing, you've probably been
thinking about the best ways to kick back and relax with your family. Making
sure that your parents are part of the conversation is a simple yet wonderful
way to show that you're thinking of them. It might be the perfect opportunity
to travel to your ancestral provinces and meet relatives or reminisce in spots
that are important to them. If they don't have any specific preferences, you can check out the senior-friendly
vacation spots, and pick a place that's perfect for kids and grandparents to enjoy.
Sharing Is
Caring
While retirement might mean that your parents have a
lot of free time to enjoy themselves and spend time with their family, it also
brings with it a new set of challenges. Things like maintenance medicines or
preventive care can get pretty pricey, especially when you're living off of a
pension. You can offer to help cover the costs of their maintenance meds, or to
be the one to pick them up from doctor's appointments. The recent TRAIN Law reduced prices
for diabetes and hypertension medicines, but offering to foot the bill once
in a while will be a meaningful and thoughtful gesture that your parents won't
forget.
Look for
Insurance
Thinking about insurance during this busy time might
seem like a hassle and a huge expense, but you'll be thankful for it during
emergencies. If your parents are living with you, making sure they have good
coverage as well will take a huge load off all your shoulders during times of
emergency. Luckily, there are a lot of providers out there with plans for all
ages. Paramount Direct has a flexible and affordable medical
insurance plan, for example, that is perfect for retirees. Doing your
research and picking the best plan that will fit their lifestyles is definitely
a gesture that will make things easier for both you and them.
Keep It Fun
Your parents may love playing with your kids, but it's
a great idea to take them out and let them have their own fun. You can take
them to jazz bars or retro nights to let them enjoy the music of their youth,
or treat them to a movie that they want to see. There are even recreational
centers that are meant specifically for senior citizens, such as the Center for the Elderly in Taguig, that will allow them to
keep fit, have fun, and meet with their own friends. Showing your parents that
you respect and support their lives and interests will go a long way in keeping
them healthy, happy, and part of the family for a long time to come.
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Taking care of your family can get a little heavy on
the budget. Managing finances is an important part of raising a family, so if
you need a few tips then check
out this helpful article!
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