The mother is not taken to a nursing home, because that would be shameful

In some families, siblings argue about their parents’ care costs, but Rina Baù’s children pull together. In the photo, mother Rina is surrounded by daughter Laura (left), daughter-in-law Teresa, granddaughter Sara, son Roberto and daughter Marinella. The second son Enrico did not make it to the place.

In Italy, caring for the elderly differs from Finland, because the law obliges children to take care of their parents. Help is received from caregivers coming from abroad, who often live in the elderly’s home.

Oleggio, Marano Ticino

Yabout eighty Rina Bauta not left alone at home even for a moment. He has dementia and cannot move without help.

Good luck daughter Laura Bottini58, still lives in his childhood home. When she is at work, the other siblings share caregiving shifts.

By Editor