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Día de los Abuelos Celebrated Across Latin America With Data Underscoring Caregiving Role

Aldeas Infantiles SOS calls for expanded policy support for elder caregivers highlighted by a survey showing 85% of grandparents help care for grandchildren.

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Por qué se celebra cada 26 de julio el Día del Abuelo - Imagen ilustrativa / Web
La fecha fue elegida en conmemoración a una tradición católica. Foto ilustración Shutterstock.
Frases para el Día de los Abuelos

Overview

  • Most Latin American countries and Spain observe Día de los Abuelos on July 26 in honor of patron saints Joaquín and Ana.
  • Mexico maintains its separate Grandparents Day on August 28 following PENSIONISSSTE’s 1983 designation.
  • A recent survey finds that 85% of grandparents participate in caring for grandchildren, with 46.7% doing so regularly and 28.6% daily.
  • Scientific studies link active grandparenting to improved physical, cognitive and emotional health and to longer life expectancy.
  • Aldeas Infantiles SOS’s latest report urges governments to recognize grandparents’ caregiving contributions with stronger legal protections and dedicated resources.